Suzhou, ChinaFood & restaurant guide · PDF
Suzhou Food & Restaurant Guide
What to order and where to eat in Suzhou, from everyday local places to special-occasion tables.
- local dishes
- 10local dishes
- places to eat
- 12places to eat
- markets & experiences
- 4markets & experiences
- sections
- 9sections
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PDF · ~2,000 words · 0.49 MB · Last Updated September 2026
Who it's for
Is the food guide right for you?
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Travellers who plan their days around meals
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Knowing what to order, not just where to go
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Finding everyday local places as well as special-occasion tables
What's inside
Contents of this guide
Everything below is counted from this edition, last updated September 2026.
Sections
- 1
The Food Culture of Suzhou
Dining Customs & Etiquette
- 210 entries
Must-Try Local Dishes
- 312 entries
Where Locals Actually Eat
Fine Dining: Special Occasions · Casual Dining: Everyday Good Food · Street Food & Quick Eats · Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 44 entries
Food Markets & Culinary Experiences
Best Food Markets · Cooking Classes
- 55 entries
Craft Beverages & Where to Drink
Breweries · Cocktail Bars
- 6
Dietary Considerations
- 75 entries
Where to Eat, by Neighbourhood
- 86 entries
Wine & Local Drinks
Wines Worth Ordering · Local Drinks
- 94 entries
Useful Phrases & After Hours
Useful Food Phrases · Late-Night Dining
A look inside
Named in the Suzhou food guide
A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide itself.
Dishes covered
- Squirrel Mandarin Fish (松鼠桂鱼)
- Biluochun Shrimp (碧螺虾仁)
- Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab (阳澄湖大闸蟹)
- Suzhou Noodles (苏式面)
- Braised Pork in Soy Sauce (酱汁肉)
- Taihu Three Whites (太湖三白)
- Osmanthus Rice Cake (桂花糕)
- Pine-nut Candy (松仁糖)
- +2 more
Places to eat covered
- Deyuelou (得月楼)
- Songhelou (松鹤楼)
- Hotel restaurants at Pan Pacific Suzhou (泛太平洋酒店)
- Shantang Street canal-side restaurants (山塘街)
- Zhu Hongxing Noodle House (朱鸿兴面馆)
- Haidilao Hotpot (海底捞)
- Guanqian Street snack district (观前街)
- Shantang Street night stalls (山塘街)
- +4 more
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| Guide | Best for | Inside | Price |
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| 7-Day Itinerary | A full week, planned | 7 days planned · 42 scheduled stops | $34 |
| 3-Day Weekend Itinerary | A long weekend | 3 days planned · 18 scheduled stops | $24 |
| Family Travel Guide | Travelling with kids | 18 family attractions · 5 sections | $29 |
| Food & Restaurant Guide Viewing | Eating well | 10 local dishes · 12 places to eat | $24 |
| Budget & Money-Saving Guide | Spending less | 10 free & cheap picks · 6 cost lines | $19 |
| Complete Bundle | Everything, for less | All 5 guides | $79saves $51 |
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Read the refund policyHow is this different from the free Suzhou pages on opentravelguide.com?
The guide is built from the same research. The website is free and organised by topic for browsing; the guide puts it into one downloadable document arranged for planning and using on the trip.
Browse the free Suzhou pagesIs this guide included in the bundle?
Yes. The Suzhou Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.
