Yueyunxuan · Memories Drift with the Wind (Yangcheng Lake Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 11, Xi She
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. 11, Xi She. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Freshwater Crab, Steamed Seasonal Hairy Crab, Tomato Beef.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 11, Xi She
- Popular dishes: Freshwater Crab, Steamed Seasonal Hairy Crab, Tomato Beef, Ginkgo Nut, Walnut and Lily Bulb Dessert, Braised Softshell Turtle
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Dishes
Freshwater CrabDazhagai is a traditional famous dish made primarily from fresh crabs.选用肥壮的螃蟹,清蒸或煮制而成,保留了蟹肉的原汁原味,蟹黄丰富,肉质鲜嫩。
Steamed Seasonal Hairy CrabSteamed Seasonal Hairy Crab is a classic dish featuring fresh, live Chinese mitten crabs as the main ingredient. The cleaned crabs are tied with string and steamed in a steamer over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, depending on size. This cooking method preserves the crab's natural, sweet flavor and tender texture. The finished dish presents bright orange-red shells with firm, white meat and rich roe or creamy gonads. It is traditionally served with a dipping sauce of ginger and vinegar to enhance freshness and reduce any fishy taste.
Tomato BeefBeef and tomato stew is a dish primarily made with beef and tomatoes. After cutting the beef into pieces and blanching it to remove any odor, it is simmered together with tomatoes until the beef becomes tender and flavorful, while the tomatoes' sweet and sour taste infuses into the broth.
Ginkgo Nut, Walnut and Lily Bulb DessertA sweet and nourishing Chinese dessert made with ginkgo nuts, walnuts, and fresh lily bulbs, gently simmered to a soft, fragrant finish.
Braised Softshell TurtleBraised turtle is a traditional dish with turtle as the main ingredient. After the turtle is slaughtered and cleaned, it is cut into pieces, then stir-fried and braised with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color and rich, flavorful broth.
Braised EelA Chinese dish made by braising fresh eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and glossy.
Old Hen Clay Pot SoupA nourishing soup made from old hen, slow-cooked in a clay pot with ingredients like goji berries and red dates for rich flavor and health benefits.
Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice WineA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls cooked in sweet fermented rice wine, often served with red dates and goji berries.
Yangcheng Lake No.1A premium dish featuring fresh Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs, steamed or specially prepared to preserve their natural freshness and rich flavor, served with ginger vinegar sauce for a delicate taste.
Melon SeedsPumpkin seeds are a dish primarily made from pumpkin seeds, typically cleaned and dried before being stir-fried. To prepare, place the pumpkin seeds in a pan and gently stir-fry over low heat, adding salt or other seasonings as needed until they become crispy. The finished product has a golden color and a fragrant, crunchy texture.
Spicy Frog LegsSpicy frog legs are made with fresh frog legs as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and chili peppers. First, the frog legs are cleaned thoroughly, then stir-fried together with spices and chili peppers until fully flavored.