Xucheng Ao Zao Noodles · The Kingdom of Noodles (Suzhou Museum West Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.7
West Branch of Suzhou Museum
Dishes
Five-Spice BeefFive-spice beef is a dish made by stewing beef with five spices: star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel. Beef is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then slowly cooked with spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Five-Spice Tofu ChickenFive-spice vegetarian chicken is made by wrapping tofu skin around plant-based proteins like tofu or gluten, then steaming after seasoning. Key ingredients include tofu skin, soy products or gluten, and seasonings such as five-spice powder, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. It's steamed to set shape and flavor, creating a richly spiced vegetarian dish.
Hand-Deveined River ShrimpA dish made with fresh river shrimp, manually peeled and deveined, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil for a tender and flavorful result.
Red Soup NoodlesRed soup noodles are a type of noodle dish primarily made with noodles, meat, or vegetables. Its distinctive feature is the rich red broth, typically prepared by simmering chili peppers, soy sauce, and other spices. The cooked noodles are mixed with the broth and served with toppings such as meat or vegetables, creating an appealing red-colored dish.
Braised Pork MeatballsBraised pork meatballs, also known as 'Lion's Head,' is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork. The preparation involves mincing the pork, mixing it with seasonings, shaping it into large meatballs, and then braising them slowly in a rich sauce until the sauce thickens and the meatballs become tender and flavorful.
Suzhou Aozao Noodles (Red Soup)A traditional Suzhou noodle dish featuring hand-pulled thin noodles in a rich red broth made from slow-cooked pork and chicken bones, seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and spices, often served with braised pork or fried fish.
Suzhou-style Stir-fried Eel StripsA classic Jiangnan dish made with fresh eel strips stir-fried with vegetables and seasonings, known for its tender texture and rich savory flavor.
Suzhou-style Braised PorkA classic Suzhou dish featuring pork belly braised slowly with soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
Suzhou-style Fried FishSuzhou-style fried fish is a traditional Jiangnan dish made from grass carp or carp. The fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then quickly fried until crispy outside and tender inside. It's then stir-fried with sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger to coat evenly in sauce. The finished dish has a bright red color, crispy texture, and delicious flavor.
Suzhou-style Braised DuckA traditional Jiangsu dish made by marinating duck and slow-cooking it in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and spices.
Shepherd's Purse with Crispy Bamboo ShootsShepherd's Purse with Crispy Bamboo Shoots is a light dish featuring seasonal shepherd's purse and tender bamboo shoots. The fresh shepherd's purse is blanched, drained, and chopped. Bamboo shoots are peeled, sliced thinly or julienned, and quickly blanched to retain crispness. They are stir-fried together with a little oil, seasoned simply with salt and sugar. The dish presents a contrast of green and pale yellow, with the fragrant, soft shepherd's purse complementing the crisp, refreshing bamboo shoots, highlighting the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Shrimp NoodlesA Chinese dish made by mixing cooked noodles with stir-fried shrimp, scallions, and seasonings for a savory, fresh flavor.- Shrimp Roe and Pig's TrotterA traditional Chinese dish made with pig's trotters and shrimp roe, simmered to create a rich, savory flavor.
Crab Roe NoodlesCrab meat mixed noodles is a noodle dish made primarily with fresh crab meat and crab roe, combined with noodles and sauce. First, fresh crabs are disassembled to extract the crab meat and roe, then mixed with a specially prepared sauce, and finally tossed with cooked noodles.
Chicken Soup DumplingsChicken soup dumplings feature minced pork and shrimp wrapped in thin dough, simmered in a rich chicken broth for a savory and comforting dish.