The Flavors of Suzhou Noodles and Gardens — From Susimian to Songhelou
Suzhou, the "City of Gardens," is famous for its culture of eating Susimian (Suzhou-style noodles) starting at dawn. Famous noodle restaurants focus on morning business, so you must visit early to taste the rich first broth. Guanqian Street and Pingjiang Road form a key walking route for gourmet dining. Suzhou cuisine tends to be quite sweet, so if you are craving something salty, focus on noodle dishes.
Tong Dexing (同得兴 Peng Zhen Da Rou Mian)
Tongdexing Fengzhen Pork Noodles
Zhu Hongxing's crown
Zhuhongxing Noodle House
Songhelou (松鹤楼 Guanqianjidian)
Songhelou (Guanqian Street)
Guanqian Street
Guanqian Street
Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Road
Tong Dexing (同得兴 Peng Zhen Da Rou Mian)
Tongdexing Fengzhen Pork Noodles
A famous restaurant for Fengzhen Da Rou Mian (roasted pork noodles) with fame comparable to the documentary *Snowpiercer*. Also famous for its summer-limited Sanchong Mian.
Zhu Hongxing's crown
Zhuhongxing Noodle House
A long-standing Suzhou noodle restaurant established in 1938. The signature dishes are Sanxia Mian with shrimp toppings and smoked fish noodles.
Songhelou (松鹤楼 Guanqianjidian)
Songhelou (Guanqian Street)
Opened in 1757, this is the original, long-standing restaurant of Songshu Guiyu, a sweet and sour squirrel-shaped fish. It is the very place that Emperor Qianlong is said to have visited.
Guanqian Street
Guanqian Street
Suzhou's largest bustling food street. There are Chaogubing (sesame bun) stalls and the century-old confectionery shop Chaizijia.
Pingjiang Road
Pingjiang Road
An old street where you can walk along the canal. It is a great place to take a stroll while enjoying local snacks such as crab wontons and osmanthus lotus root cakes.
