Suzhou is another lovely city in the Yangtze River Delta. Interlaced with canals and stone bridges, nicknamed Venice of the East.
Dressing Up is a popular activity here. Seems like half the population is in traditional dress, snapping gigs of portraits and selfies.
SQUIRREL (Mandarin) FISH
One of the most important dishes of the Jiangnan region. A Mandarin Fish is deboned and scored in a crosshatch pattern, dusted, deep fried and covered with a Sweet Sour Sauce. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, tender, flaky and moist inside. The finished dish resembles a squirrel’s bushy tail, hence the name.
We had a light lunch set at one of the many restaurants on the canal.
Barely enough room after this light lunch for a Matcha Cone.
Gentleman relaxing and surfing while patiently waiting for his next fare.
We ate simply but well during our 4 day revisit to Suzhou. Off to Shanghai for our final stop.
Will catch up on more Suzhou eats later.
