Suzhou Snacks

Suzhou snacks are also worth trying since they are no less famous than Suzhou Cuisine. At present, there are a number of featured old-brand restaurants and cakes and pastries shops in Suzhou City. Just like the authentic Suzhou dishes, pastries and confectionery in Suzhou are also eaten according to season. Scones with sweet fermented rice in spring and moon cakes stuffed with fresh meat in autumn will certainly satisfy your appetite.

Huang Tian Yuan is noted for its variety of pastries made from sticky rice.
Address: No.86, Guanqian Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY10~CNY20 per person
Sanxianglu Branch:
Address: No.919, Sanxiang Lu, Jinchang District, Suzhou City
Shantangjie Branch:
Address: No.158, Shangtang Jie, Jinchang District, Suzhou City

If you want to buy some local confections, Cai Zhi Zhai is without doubt the best place to go. Developing from a roadside booth into a century-old establishment, it serves consumers with a variety of good quality products.
Address: No.91, Guanqian Street, Suzhou City
Bus route: Buses No.202, 204, 923 and 529 are available.
Opening hours: 08:30~21:00 from Monday to Thursday
            08:30~22:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Ye Shou He
Nearby Cai Zhi Zhai, Ye Shou He is also noted for its various Suzhou pastries.
Recommendation: Wa Di Su (crisp cake in the shape of sole of socks), Suanmei Tang (plum juice), Doufu Gan (dried bean curd)
Address: No.69, Guanqian Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY20~CNY50

Lu Gao Jian
Recommendation: Jiang Rou (braised pork with soy sauce), Jiang Ya (duck seasoned with soy sauce), Wuxiang Niurou (spiced beef)
Address: No.8, Guanqian Street, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY20~CNY30 per person

Xi Sheng Yuan
Recommendation: Wonton, Xiao Long Bao (small cage package)
Address: No.43, Fenghuang Jie, Canglang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY10~CNY20 per person

Wu Fang Zhai
Recommendation: Zong Zi (glutinous rice dumpling)
Address: No.1, Taijian Nong, Pingjiang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY20~CNY30

Yaba Shengjian
Recommendation: Yaba Shengjian (pan-fried bun), Wonton
Address: Donghuan Lu, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY10 per person

Rong Yang Lou
Recommendation: Wonton
Address: at the west end of Shantang Jie, Jinchang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY5~CNY20

Yi Pin Xiang
This is one of the old brand restaurants in Suzhou city, noting for its various kinds of steamed stuffed bun and the other authentic Suzhou snacks. Its chain branches can be found easily in Suzhou.
Average cost: CNY5~CNY20 per person

 Western Food Restaurants

Wang Steak
This restaurant is from Taiwan, being popular in Suzhou City for its choice food.
Recommendation: Taisu Steak, Royal Steak, Hot Chocolate, Xiangsong Rose Dew
Address: the 1st and 2nd floors of Hubin Xin Tiandi, No.158-No.116, Xinggang Jie, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City Opening hours: 11:30~14:30   17:30~22:00
Average cost: CNY200~CNY240 per person

Tasty Steak
Reasonable prices for antipasto, soups and mains accompanied by delicate fruit sorbets will pleasantly surprise you.
Address: the 1st floor of Jin He International Mansion, No, 35 Shi Shan Lu, Suzhou City
Opening hours: 11:30~14:00   17:30~21:00
Average cost: CNY98 per person

Tomato Kitchen Café
Recommendation: Tiramisu, Pasta, Tomato Bisque Soup
Address: No.56, Ligongdi Lu, Jinji Lake, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City
Bus routes: No.100 and No.142 (get off at Hubin Park or Lidongdi Stops)
Opening hours: 11:00~23:00
Average cost: CNY80~CNY150 per person

T.G.I. Friday's Restaurant
Besides of its various kinds of dishes, this restaurant is also well-know for its unique decoration.
Address: the 1st floor of Xuanmiao Palza, No.820, Ganjiang Dong Lu, Pingjiang District, Suzhou
Bus routes: No.68, 9, 46, 60, 32
Average cost: CNY100~CNY 150 per person

Water Paradise Food and Café
Reasonable price and table delicacies make this restaurant also popular in Suzhou City.
Recommendation: Steak, Pineapple Sticky Rice, Fruit Salad, Spanish Seafood Paella
Average cost: CNY50~CNY100 per person
Opening hours: 10:00~24:00
Industrial Park Branch
Address: Suhui Lu, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City
Qiqiao Branch
Address: No.9, Qiqiao Xiang, Canlang District, Suzhou City
New District Branch
Address: the crossing of Binhe Lu and Shishan Lu, New District, Suzhou City

Blue Marlin Bar & Restaurant
This restaurant is preferred by many westerners for its authentic flavor.
Average cost: CNY100 per person
Xinghai Branch
Address: No.168, Xinghai Jie, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou City
Fenghuang Branch
Address: No.261, Fenghuang Jie, Canglang District, Suzhou City
Jinhua Branch
Address: No. 98, Shishan Lu, Hi-tech Industrial District, Suzhou City

Jack's Place
This restaurant is liked by many westerners in Suzhou City.
Address: No.198, Xiangwang Nong, Shiquan Jie, Canglang District, Suzhou City
Average cost: CNY80~CNY100 per person

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