Ju Xiang Yuan (West Taihu Branch)
湘菜 · ⭐ 3.9
50 meters north of Shigong Road

Dishes
Salted Vegetable with ClamsA dish made with fresh clams and salted vegetables, stir-fried to bring out a savory, umami-rich flavor.
Freshwater CrabDazhagai is a traditional famous dish made primarily from fresh crabs.选用肥壮的螃蟹,清蒸或煮制而成,保留了蟹肉的原汁原味,蟹黄丰富,肉质鲜嫩。
Three Whites of Taihu LakeA traditional dish from Suzhou, featuring fresh white fish, white shrimp, and silver fish from Taihu Lake, steamed or boiled to highlight their natural flavors.
Local Hairy CrabLocal Hairy Crab uses freshly caught river crabs as the main ingredient. During preparation, live crabs are scrubbed clean and their legs are tied with string to prevent them from falling apart during steaming. The crabs are typically steamed belly-up in a steamer, often with perilla leaves and ginger slices to remove any fishy odor and enhance aroma. Steaming time is adjusted based on crab size, usually around 15-20 minutes. The finished dish features bright orange-red shells, tender white meat, and rich, creamy roe. It is commonly served with a ginger-vinegar dipping sauce.
Salted Pepper FishA Chinese dish made with fresh fish seasoned with salt and pepper, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Steamed WhitebaitSteamed whitebait is a dish made from fresh whitebait fish, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, then steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
Stewed Chicken in Pig's Trotter SoupA traditional Chinese dish where chicken is wrapped in pig's stomach and slowly stewed to create a rich, savory broth with tender meat and crisp stomach.
Snail Stuffed with PorkA dish made by stuffing snails with pork filling and steaming them until tender, offering a rich blend of flavors.
Rice Straw MeatA traditional dish made by wrapping pork in rice straw and steaming it, resulting in tender meat with a subtle straw aroma.
Braised Wuchang FishA Chinese dish made by braising Wuchang fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Chicken SoupA soup made primarily with chicken, cooked slowly in water or broth with ginger slices and green onions. Add goji berries, red dates, or yam for richer flavor.