Xiao Zhang Farmhouse (Lianhua Island Branch, Yangcheng Lake)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 28 Xishe, Lianhua Island (Near North Exit of Yangcheng Lake)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Suzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 28 Xishe, Lianhua Island (Near North Exit of Yangcheng Lake). It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pumpkin Porridge, Crawfish, Steamed White 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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 28 Xishe, Lianhua Island (Near North Exit of Yangcheng Lake)
- Popular dishes: Pumpkin Porridge, Crawfish, Steamed White Fish, Stir-Fried Eggs, Corn
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Dishes
Pumpkin PorridgePumpkin porridge is a dish made primarily from pumpkin and rice. The preparation is simple: first peel and cut the pumpkin into pieces, then add it together with washed rice into a pot, along with适量 water. Cook until the rice is soft and the pumpkin is tender. Finally, season to taste with an appropriate amount of sugar or salt.
CrawfishFresh crayfish are the main ingredient, cleaned and then cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, boiling, and grilling, allowing the crayfish to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Steamed White FishSteamed white fish is a dish made with fresh white fish as the main ingredient, seasoned with ingredients such as ginger slices and scallions, and prepared by steaming. After washing the white fish, place it in a dish, add seasonings, and steam until cooked.
Stir-Fried EggsStir-fried eggs is a home-style dish primarily made with eggs, cooked by heating the pan with cold oil or directly heating the pan before adding the eggs, then stir-frying over medium-low heat until the eggs solidify and set. A small amount of salt can be added for seasoning, and additional ingredients such as chopped green onions, green peppers, or tomatoes may be included according to personal preference.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Braised Big BreamA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking a large bream fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
CrabCrab is a seafood dish primarily made with fresh crab as the main ingredient. The preparation methods usually include steaming, braising in soy sauce, or stir-frying, preserving the crab's natural flavors. The meat is tender and offers a rich, satisfying taste.
Sauce-Braised SnailA dish made by stir-frying fresh snails with a savory sauce, featuring bold flavors and tender texture.
Yangcheng Lake CrabYangcheng Lake hairy crab, using high-quality hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake as the main ingredient. During cooking, fresh crabs are selected and steamed or boiled to preserve the original flavor of the crab meat, with rich and full crab roe and tender meat.