Gantangli · Suzhou Old Eight Delicacies (Shantang Street Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.2
60 meters west of the intersection of Shu Xiang and Tian Deng Nong

Dishes
Spicy Potato StripsA classic Chinese home-style dish made with sliced potatoes and green peppers, stir-fried quickly for a crisp texture and savory taste—perfect with rice.
Squirrel FishA classic Chinese dish featuring a boneless fish cut into fluted slices, deep-fried until crispy and glazed with sweet and sour sauce, resembling a squirrel in shape.
Hand-Torn Stone-Milled TofuA dish made with tender tofu crafted from traditional stone-milled soybeans, hand-torn and stir-fried with vegetables for a fresh, savory flavor.
Wuxi Black Vinegar Pork RibsPork ribs marinated and stir-fried, then simmered in a special black vinegar sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a glossy finish.
Shanghai-style Braised Pork with Rice Wine BunsThis dish features tender, slow-cooked pork belly glazed in a savory-sweet sauce, served with soft rice wine buns for a balanced and comforting meal.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Stir-Fried Bamboo ChickenA dish made by stir-frying bamboo chicken with vegetables like green peppers and garlic, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal.
Xiangcheng Ao DuckXiangcheng Ao Duck is a traditional dish from Xiangcheng District, Suzhou, made by marinating duck with special spices and slow-cooking it in sealed clay pots for tender, fragrant meat.
Doxiang Dongpo PorkRice Fragrance Dongpo Pork is a dish made primarily from pork belly, slowly stewed over a long period at low temperature to make the meat tender and flavorful. It is then served with glutinous rice that absorbs the meat juices, adding a fragrant rice aroma.
Emerald Silver Fish SoupA delicate soup made with fresh silver fish and tender spinach, featuring a clear broth, mild flavor, and vibrant green color.
Suzhou-style Mung Bean SoupA traditional Suzhou-style dessert made by slow-cooking mung beans with rock sugar until creamy, known for its sweet and refreshing taste.
Crab Roe Tofu (Suzhou Specialty)Crab Roe Tofu is a traditional Suzhou dish made primarily with soft tofu and fresh crab roe (crab yolk and meat). The tofu is cut into cubes and blanched, then the crab roe is stir-fried in lard or vegetable oil until fragrant. Broth is added and brought to a boil before adding the tofu, simmering gently to absorb flavors. Finally, a light starch slurry thickens the sauce. The dish has a golden color, silky tofu, and rich crab aroma.
Crab Roe Steamed EggA delicate dish made by steaming eggs with crab roe, resulting in a smooth and savory texture.
Red Bean DumplingsA traditional Chinese dessert made with red bean paste and glutinous rice balls, soft and sweet, often served as a snack or during festivals.
Crispy Skin ChickenCrispy Skin Chicken is a popular Chinese dish featuring tender chicken with a golden, crunchy exterior, achieved through marinating and deep-frying.