Old Suzhou · Suzhou Cuisine · Mandarin Fish (Pingjiang Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 279, Baita East Road
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. 279, Baita East Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Crab Roe Noodles, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 279, Baita East Road
- Popular dishes: Crab Roe Noodles, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Snail Stuffed with Pork
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Dishes
Crab Roe NoodlesCrab Roe Noodles is a noodle dish featuring fresh crab roe and crab meat as main ingredients. The primary method involves steaming live crabs to extract the roe and meat, then stir-frying them with lard or vegetable oil before simmering with broth to create a rich crab roe sauce. Thin or hand-pulled noodles are typically used, boiled and topped with the sauce, garnished with scallions or cilantro. The dish emphasizes the rich, savory flavor of crab roe.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with cauliflower and pork belly. The ingredients are stir-fried in a dry pot, seasoned with chili peppers and garlic, until the cauliflower is fully cooked and flavorful.
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.
Snail Stuffed with PorkA dish made by stuffing snails with pork filling and steaming them until tender, offering a rich blend of flavors.
Crispy Duck on Bamboo NetA delicately seasoned duck, coated in batter and deep-fried in a bamboo net until crispy outside and tender inside, delivering rich aroma and layered texture.
Old Suzhou Grass-Tied PorkA traditional Suzhou dish featuring braised pork belly tied with straw, slow-cooked in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine.
Meat Sauce Wild Bamboo ShootsA dish made with wild bamboo shoots stir-fried with minced pork or ham, offering a savory and tender flavor.
Suzhou White Meat PlatterA traditional Suzhou dish featuring a platter of boiled pork offal and poultry organs, served cold with a delicate, savory flavor.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Crab Roe NoodlesCrab roe noodles is a traditional noodle dish primarily made with fresh crab roe and thin noodles. The preparation involves stir-frying fresh crab roe with seasonings to create a fragrant sauce, then mixing it with boiled noodles until the noodles are fully infused with the rich, savory flavor of the crab roe.
Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with ChiliChili Stir-Fried Pork is a home-style dish primarily made with pork and chili peppers. The preparation involves slicing the pork thinly, cutting the chilies into segments, and mincing ginger and garlic. Heat oil in a wok, add ginger and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant, then add the pork slices and stir-fry until they change color. Finally, add the chili segments and quickly stir-fry together, seasoning with an appropriate amount of salt and soy sauce.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.