This restaurants is run by a Taiwan Designer, she is really kind and nice, treat every customer as a friend, even though you just stop by, not buying anything, you will still get a special herb tea which made by herself. Also, she know how to bake cookies which are amazing. She had a story why she open a restaurant in Suzhou, if you interested, go there and find it out by yourself.

 Having more than 200 year's history, good and authentic Suzhou cuisine here is noted world wide.It got it's name from a famous old movie named" xiao xiao deyue lou". It keeps the traditional Suzhou cooking features of stewing, simmering and braising. Most chefs in the restaurant have been trained in the headquarters to assure each meal conforming to the perfect Suzhou cooking style. Still, the signature dishes here are Mandarin Fish, Fenzhengrou (steamed pork slices with glutinous rice flour), Xiefen Tofu (braised bean curd with crab meat) and Qingchao Xiaren (stir-fired shelled fresh shrimps). Deyue Lou usually tends to fill quickly on weekends, so reservation is necessary.

Bus route: Tourist special route No.4 and regular buses No.1, 2, 8, 9, 32, 38, 68, 102 and 103 can get you there.

Chinese ancients take the picture of songhe (a crane on a pine) as the symbol of longevity. The restaurant so named Songhe Lou is also for such a nice wish. Songhe Lou Restaurant is a Time-honored Brand. During 1875 to 1908, the restaurant reached its first resplendence. While in 1918, it was facing the brink of falling down for some reasons. After the comparatively advanced operating method, Songhe Lou revived the glory through offering the typical Suzhou Dishes. The signature dishes of Songhe Lou are Songshu Guiyu (fried sweet and sour mandarin fish), Xiefen Tofu (braised bean curd with crab meat) and Xiaren (shelled fresh shrimps).

Bus route: Buses No.1, 202, 8, 9, 32, 38, 68, 102, 103 and No.4 tourist special route will take you.