Suzhou, a historic and picturesque water town in the south of the Yangtze River, not only attracts countless tourists with its exquisite gardens and elegant ancient buildings, but also makes people forget to return with its rich and diverse cuisine. Here are the top 5 must-see delicacies in Suzhou to make your taste buds a feast on the go.
Suzhou's traditional classic dishes are famous for their unique shape and sweet and sour taste. This dish is made from fresh mandarin fish, which is expertly knifed to give the meat a chrysanthemum-like shape, then coated in starch and fried until golden brown and crispy, and topped with a special sweet and sour sauce.
Recommended restaurant: Songhelou Restaurant (Guanqian Store)
Address: No. 72, Eunuch Lane, Gusu District (near Xuanmiaoguan)
Tasting experience: The skin is crispy on the outside, the fish is tender on the inside, the sweet and sour sauce is just right, and every bite is the ultimate temptation for the taste buds.
The leader of Suzhou raw pan-fried is known for its thin skin and large filling and rich soup. Fry the bottom of the fried bun until golden brown and crispy, and when you bite into it, the hot soup will flow out instantly, and it is extremely delicious.
Recommended restaurant: Dumb raw fried (Linton Road store)
Address: No. 12, Wenjia'an, Lindun Road, Gusu District, Suzhou City
Tasting experience: Queue up to try the deliciousness, the skin of the fried bun is crispy, the filling is tender and juicy, and it is better to eat it with Zhenjiang vinegar.
3. Suzhou-style fresh meat mooncakes
One of the traditional pastries in Suzhou, it is also a must-have delicacy for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The mooncake has a thin crust and a solid filling, and the filling is mainly fresh pork, which is made by a special process, which is delicious and delicious.
Recommended restaurant: Changfa Cake (Linton Road Store)
Address: 1st Floor, Changfa Commercial Building, No. 108 Lindun Road
Tasting experience: The crust is crispy, the filling is juicy and juicy, and you can feel the perfect blend of gravy and puff pastry in every bite.
4. Crab roe noodles
One of Suzhou's special noodle dishes, which perfectly combines fresh crab roe and crab meat with noodles, has a rich taste and high nutritional value.
Recommended restaurant: Yuxing Kee (Gold Medal Store)
Address: Block D, Romance Center, No. 523 Jingde Road
Tasting experience: The noodles are chewy, the crab roe and crab meat are delicious, and every bite is the ultimate enjoyment of the palate.
5. Plum blossom cake
One of Suzhou's traditional pastries, loved by people for its unique shape and sweet taste. The plum blossom cake is made of glutinous rice flour, red bean paste and other ingredients, and the taste is soft and glutinous and sweet.
Recommended restaurant: Mei Yuexuan (Pingjiang Road)
Address: Somewhere on Pingjiang Road (the specific address may be adjusted due to changes in the location of the store, it is recommended to inquire in advance)
Tasting experience: The appearance is small and exquisite, the taste is soft and glutinous and sweet, sweet but not greasy, and it is a delicacy that cannot be missed in the streets and alleys of Suzhou.
The food trip in Suzhou is not just a feast for the taste buds, but also an exploration of Suzhou's rich cultural heritage. Hope this guide makes your trip to Suzhou even more unforgettable!
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