Zhang Xiaolong's Hidden Book Lamb Restaurant (Baita West Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.7
No. 15, Baita West Road
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. 15, Baita West Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-fried羊肚, Braised Lamb, Mutton Offal and Napa Cabbage Noodle Soup.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 15, Baita West Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-fried羊肚, Braised Lamb, Mutton Offal and Napa Cabbage Noodle Soup, Lamb Dish, Hot Pot with Lamb
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Dishes
Stir-fried羊肚Stir-fried羊肚 is a dish featuring羊肚 as the main ingredient. After cleaning,羊肚 is sliced and stir-fried with葱,姜,蒜, and seasonings like soy sauce and cooking wine until fully cooked. The dish has a crisp texture and rich flavor.
Braised LambBraised mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, which is first blanched and then simmered with spices such as green onions, ginger, and star anise. To prepare it, the mutton is cut into pieces, boiled in hot water to remove blood foam, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, and slowly stewed until the meat becomes tender and the broth thickens.
Mutton Offal and Napa Cabbage Noodle SoupA hearty soup made with mutton offal, napa cabbage, and vermicelli, simmered to create a rich and savory broth.
Lamb DishA traditional dish made from tender lamb, marinated and slow-cooked to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Hot Pot with LambLamb hot pot features fresh lamb as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms. Ingredients are boiled in a seasoned broth made from羊骨, ginger, and scallions, with some versions including chili and Sichuan peppercorns.
Mutton and Napa Cabbage Noodle SoupA hearty soup made with mutton, napa cabbage, and vermicelli noodles, simmered to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Goat FootSheep's feet is a traditional dish primarily made with sheep's trotters. During preparation, the trotters are carefully processed and stewed until tender, preserving the delicious flavor of the mutton. It is typically seasoned with spices and seasonings to enhance its rich and aromatic taste.
Bamboo Shoots Stir-Fried with Preserved Mustard GreensA light and refreshing Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh bamboo shoots with preserved mustard greens for a savory, crisp flavor.
Zangshu LambZangshu Lamb is a traditional dish made with fresh lamb slowly stewed with various spices, resulting in tender meat and rich, savory broth.