Chen Erjie Suzhou Snacks
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 6, Shilinsi Lane (next to Lanzhou Lamian)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 6, Shilinsi Lane (next to Lanzhou Lamian). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chilled Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice Wine, Handmade Ice Jelly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Suzhou
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 6, Shilinsi Lane (next to Lanzhou Lamian)
- Popular dishes: Chilled Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice Wine, Handmade Ice Jelly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Sweet Osmanthus Soup with Fox Nuts, Osmanthus Sugar Porridge
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Dishes
Chilled Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice WineA refreshing dessert made with glutinous rice balls and fermented rice wine, chilled and served with rock sugar and goji berries for a sweet, smooth taste.
Handmade Ice JellyHandmade ice jelly is a traditional dessert made from ice jelly seeds, which are processed by hand through搓洗 (rubbing and washing). It is served with配料 such as brown sugar syrup, sesame, crushed peanuts, and fruit pieces, offering a smooth, refreshing texture that cools and refreshes the body.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Sweet Osmanthus Soup with Fox NutsSweet Osmanthus Soup with Fox Nuts is a traditional Chinese dessert soup. The main ingredients are fox nuts (Euryale seeds) and dried osmanthus flowers. The fox nuts are soaked, cleaned, and then simmered in water until soft and glutinous. After the fox nuts are cooked, rock sugar or white sugar is added for sweetness. Finally, dried osmanthus flowers are sprinkled in and briefly simmered. The finished soup is clear and slightly yellow, with the fox nuts offering a soft, chewy texture and the osmanthus providing a distinctive floral aroma and sweetness.
Osmanthus Sugar PorridgeA sweet rice porridge made with glutinous rice and brown sugar, flavored with dried osmanthus flowers for a fragrant finish.
Old Suzhou Fried Rice PorridgeA traditional Suzhou snack made by stir-frying rice flour and water to create a smooth porridge, then simmered with shrimp, ham, and peas for a rich, savory flavor.
Huaiao Drunk CrabHua diao drunk crab is a dish made with fresh crabs marinated in yellow rice wine, ginger slices, and green onion segments. After cleaning, the crabs are soaked in the seasoned wine mixture to absorb flavors, typically refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
Suzhou Soup DumplingsSuzhou soup dumplings are a traditional Jiangsu snack featuring thin wrappers filled with minced pork and savory broth. The dumplings are steamed until the broth solidifies, then served hot so the liquid bursts upon biting.
Crab Roe Spring RollsCrispy spring rolls filled with crab roe, pork, and mushrooms, deep-fried to golden perfection.
Crab Roe Shrimp NoodlesA dish featuring fresh shrimp and crab roe served over noodles, cooked in a savory broth for a rich, delicate flavor.
Red Bean Paste DumplingsA traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice balls served with sweet red bean paste, soft and flavorful.