Shengjian: Yaba Shengjian
Suzhou people love Shengjian (pan-fried buns) very much. It can be said that it is a very authentic local snack in Suzhou, with rich and juicy fillings. The best time to eat Shengjian is right after it is taken out of the pan, when it is plump and brightly colored. Yaba Shengjian is a great place to taste Shengjian, so don't miss it.
Bubble Wontons: Le Hui Wonton Shop
In Suzhou, wontons have a particularly interesting name, called bubble wontons. The wonton wrappers are as thin as cicada wings. The four corners of the wrapper are folded towards the center and quickly boiled in water. The individual wontons that float out of the pot look like bubbles. They are delicious and delicate. If you want to eat bubble wontons, Le Hui Wonton Shop is the place to go.
Chicken Feet: Xiangxin Restaurant
Chicken feet have become a representative snack of Suzhou. They are neither the main ingredient of Suzhou cuisine nor a common household ingredient, yet Suzhou people have turned them into a major category of Suzhou snacks. With a fragrant and glutinous texture and rich fat, they are very delicious. The chicken feet at Xiangxin Restaurant are quite good and worth a try.
Cigu Chips: Caiyi Cigu Chips
Every winter, cigu chips become an essential daily delicacy. They are the potato chips of Suzhou and a memory for many old Suzhou residents from their childhood. The greasy cigu chips are crispy and fragrant, resembling potato chips but even more flavorful. This small shop has been in business for over a decade, and the taste is quite good.
Pastries: Huang Tianyuan Pastries
Suzhou people love to eat glutinous rice cakes. Pastries have been a daily dietary custom for Suzhou people since ancient times. On the second day of the second lunar month, known as 'Dragon Heads-raising Day,' they eat Chengyao Cake, fragrant and sweet Begonia Cake, and golden and fluffy Plum Blossom Cake, all of which are traditional pastries. At Huang Tianyuan Pastries, you can taste a variety of cakes. If you pass by, you should definitely try some.
Sweet Porridge: Pan Yulin Sweet Porridge Stall
When it comes to Suzhou snacks, sweet porridge is a must-try. Pan Yulin Sweet Porridge has been passed down for four generations and is the most famous sweet porridge shop in Suzhou, so you definitely have to give it a try.
