Must-Try Local Cuisine
Authentic China flavors you shouldn't miss in Suzhou
Michelin Restaurants in Suzhou
26 restaurants within 25km of city center
Dining Tips for Suzhou
Local insights from travelers
Suzhou has its own unique, slightly sweet cuisine that tends to have very light and delicate flavors. Locals are very fond of freshwater fish and shellfish.Sweetsmade from glutinous rice paste are an old tradition here; these will generally baffle most Western palates, but try them anyway. A Suzhou speciality popular with many visitors isSong Shu Gui Yu(松鼠桂鱼sōng shǔ guì yú), often rendered in English as "Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish": the meat of a large fish is delicately cut into strips, brea
Drinks & Nightlife
Shiquan Street(十全街) is the main bar area downtown. Among the popular places are:
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