Dear Moon, located in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, has a history of more than four hundred years. Tracing back to more than two hundred years ago, many writers wrote poems dedicated to it, and then after the emperor of that time had his meals here, for its dishes tasted so fresh and delicious that he offered it the name of “The First Restaurant in the World.”
The overall architectural decoration of Dear Moon is very simple and elegant. With white wall and black tiles as well as overhanging eaves and rale angles, it does have the classical characteristics of Suzhou. Its interior decoration also retains a lot of antique elements. The wall space, window lattice, decorative lighting, escalator and other details all highlight the historic Suzhou charm.
The dishes here give priority to Su-style dishes, and many famous cooks gather here, paying attention to the excellence of dishes and striving for excellence in all elements of color, delicacy, taste and shape while keeping the original taste and flavor of ingredients. The type of dishes perennially supplied reaches over three hundred, and seasonal dishes for four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter are also equipped with to entertain the guests. Some famous dishes such as Sweet and Sour Mandarin Fish, De Yue Baby Chicken, Ring Oil Eel slices, etc., as well as delicate Su-style pasties, such as Jujube Paste Cakes, Green Bean Cakes and so on are also offered.
When you step into Dear Moon, what lies in front of you is not only the delicate delicious food, but also the ancient and elegant Su-style culture. Whether you come for a visit of the historical sites, or come for a taste of the authentic food, you will get satisfaction here.
