Madam Crab Yellow Noodles (Shantang Street Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐
No. 61, Xiata Tang, Tongguan Bridge
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. 61, Xiata Tang, Tongguan Bridge. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Shrimp Smooth Crab Stick Noodles, Tai Tai Steamed Drunk Crab, Mrs. Crab Six Fortunes.
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: 特色菜
- Rating:
- Address: No. 61, Xiata Tang, Tongguan Bridge
- Popular dishes: Three-Shrimp Smooth Crab Stick Noodles, Tai Tai Steamed Drunk Crab, Mrs. Crab Six Fortunes, Signature Huadiao Drunk Crab, Signature Golden Crab Roe Noodles
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Dishes
Three-Shrimp Smooth Crab Stick NoodlesThree-shrimp smooth crab stick noodles feature fresh shrimp, crab sticks, and noodles, quickly stir-fried or blanched for a tender, smooth texture. Shrimp adds chewiness, crab sticks bring oceanic flavor, paired with light broth or mild sauce to highlight natural ingredients.
Tai Tai Steamed Drunk CrabFresh crab is steamed and then marinated in a seasoned wine-based brine, resulting in tender meat with rich aroma and savory flavor.
Mrs. Crab Six FortunesMrs. Crab Six Fortunes is a dish featuring fresh crab as the main ingredient. It typically uses mud crab or meat crab, paired with six selected ingredients such as rice cakes, corn, quail eggs, green peas, diced carrots, and shiitake mushrooms. The crab is cleaned, cut into pieces, and briefly fried to seal in freshness. The accompaniments are pre-cooked separately, then combined with the crab pieces in a wok. A broth with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices is added, and the dish is simmered until the flavors are absorbed and the sauce thickens. The finished dish has a bright red color, sweet crab meat, and a variety of textures.
Signature Huadiao Drunk CrabFresh crab marinated in a blend of huadiao wine, yellow wine, and ginger, resulting in tender meat with rich aroma and savory flavor.
Signature Golden Crab Roe NoodlesHand-pulled noodles topped with rich crab roe sauce, fresh crab meat, and egg flower for a savory and aromatic dish.
Warming Brown Sugar Ginger TeaWarming Brown Sugar Ginger Tea is a traditional hot beverage made primarily from fresh ginger, brown sugar, and water. The preparation is simple: slice or crush ginger, boil with water, then simmer for 10-15 minutes to extract the ginger flavor. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved, then strain. The drink has an amber color and a balanced sweet-spicy taste, ideal for cold weather.
Daily Delightful SoupDaily soup is made by slow-cooking fresh meat or poultry with various vegetables and herbs. Common ingredients include chicken, pork ribs, lean meat, carrots, corn, goji berries, and red dates. Wash and prepare ingredients, add water, and simmer gently for 1–2 hours to create a rich, nutritious broth.
Supreme Gao Huang NoodlesSupreme Gao Huang Noodles is a Chinese noodle dish made with a special Gao Huang sauce, paired with fresh noodles and various ingredients, offering a rich and unique flavor.
Braised Shrimp in Yellow WineFresh river shrimp are steamed in a marinade of yellow wine, ginger, and scallions, resulting in tender, aromatic seafood with a subtle sweetness.
Hua Diao Wine Steamed Drunk CrabFresh crabs are marinated in a blend of Hua Diao wine, yellow wine, ginger, and scallions, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Crab Roe Chicken Broth Lion's Head MeatballsMade from ground pork mixed with crab roe and chicken broth, this lion's head meatball is tender and juicy, with a rich, savory broth. The pork is finely chopped, combined with crab roe and chicken broth filling, then hand-formed into large meatballs and slowly stewed.
Golden Crab Roe NoodlesGolden crab roe noodles made with hand-pulled noodles, crab roe, egg, and broth. Ingredients include fresh crab roe, egg, noodles, and scallions and ginger for flavor, slowly simmered to blend the roe into the broth, then poured over cooked noodles.