Explore Authentic Suzhou Flavors with Sissi - Eatwith
- The host is a local Suzhou resident, an old Suzhou native leading the way, avoiding the crowds with a private food list.
- Limited seasonal offerings, an annual ritual for the taste buds.
- An immersive class on Suzhou-style noodle culture.
What to expect
🌿The refinement of Suzhou people is hidden in a bowl of first-broth noodles in the morning, and also in the seasonal menu that changes with the four seasons. This is not a tourist route for checking in at popular internet cafes, but a ‘breakfast’ ritual secretly treasured by local hosts—like an old Suzhou resident who has lived here for decades, feeling the most vivid Suzhou aesthetic in the curling steam and bustling city life. Taste green团 in spring and wine in winter, three shrimps in summer and crabs in autumn. What we are pursuing is not the same popular style for 365 days, but the fleeting seasonal delicacies—perhaps a bowl of golden and rich hairy crab roe noodles, or a three-shrimp topping that is so delicious it makes you raise your eyebrows. Eating according to the seasons is the philosophy of life for Suzhou people.
Reject the hawking at scenic spots and the assembly-line internet celebrity shops. The host will take you into the depths of Shiquan Street and knock on the door of a truly time-honored brand where locals line up: from a bowl of Suzhou-style soup noodles that has been passed down for a hundred years, to freshly fried noodles with pork chops, crispy and glutinous radish cakes, and chewy and fragrant special chicken feet... Spend 2 hours leisurely strolling through the ancient city, sharing ordering secrets and alley stories that only locals know.
Why are Suzhou people willing to get up early for a bowl of noodles? What is the difference between red soup and white soup? Why can the toppings fill up 30,000 words? This is not only a food tour, but also an immersive noodle culture class—from selecting noodles, adding more garlic leaves, to matching toppings, understand the life wisdom behind Suzhou's 'exquisite luxury'.
🕒 Flexible travel:
Early birds get the first-broth noodles (7:00), or sleep in and start Brunch mode (before 11:00). Choose your time slot as you like and set your own pace. 📍 Practical information:
✓ Duration: Approximately 2 hours of light walking in the ancient city ✓ Includes: Classic noodles from a time-honored noodle shop + tasting at 2 authentic snack shops 👉 Book now and enjoy:
Travel with a local host and become a true ‘Suzhou lifestyle expert’ who knows how to eat, understands how to eat, and eats seasonally. Limited spots available, seasonal ingredients wait for no one, it is recommended to book 2 days in advance to lock in the schedule.
Good to know
- The itinerary offers flexible time slots (7:00-11:00), suitable for both early risers who want to experience the morning atmosphere of Suzhou and those who prefer a leisurely pace and like to sleep in.
- This is a light hiking experience, please wear comfortable shoes.