Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food and Drink
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PAN PACIFIC SUZHOU
Suzhou Wugong Zhi Taipingyang Jiudian; 259 Xinshi Lu; tel: 512
6510 3388;
www.panpacific.com/suzhou
;
breakfast daily 6.30-10am;
$$
The Pan Pacific buffet breakfast offers an impressive array of Asian
and Western food, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the
hotel's gorgeous classical garden.
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SONG HE LOU (PINE AND CRANE RESTAURANT)
72 Taijian Nong; tel: 512 6727 2285; daily 11am-1.30pm, 5-8.30pm;
$$
Suzhou's most famous restaurant, where Emperor Qianlong is said
to have dined, is a good place to sample Suzhou specialities such as
squirrel Mandarin fish, crystal shrimp, Gusu marinated duck, braised
river eel and more. The restaurant gets crowded with tourist groups
at lunchtime, so come early (11am) or late (1pm).
