During the scorching summer days, try some seasonal dishes in Zhangjiagang to beat the heat!
Moonlight over the lotus pond
A dish named "Moonlight over the lotus pond". [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]
Composed of lotus roots, lotus pods, lotus seeds and water chestnuts, this dish has a refreshing taste.
Where to dine: Guomao Hotel
Address: No 42 Renmin Middle Road, Yangshe town
A midsummer night's dream
A dish named "A midsummer night's dream". [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]
Borrowing its name from Shakespeare's masterpiece, this dish is made from vegetables, seafood and flowers in season and has the texture of jelly.
Where to dine: Tingyue Hotel
Address: No 5 Jianghai North Road, Jin'gang town
Bitter melon and pork rib stew
Bitter melon and pork rib stew. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]
It is believed in traditional Chinese medicine that bitter melons can clear out body heat and soothe people after a greasy meal. This dish is a combination of freshness and deliciousness.
Where to dine: Jiangnan Garden Hotel
Address: No 132 Changjiang Middle Road, Jin'gang town
Mandarin fish soup with persimmon tomatoes
Mandarin fish soup with persimmon tomatoes. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]
This dish stimulates your appetite in the summer heat with its sour and spicy taste.
Where to dine: Jinghai Hotel
Address: No 21 Haiguan Road, Yangshe town