Deyuelou is a historic Suzhou restaurant on Taijian Lane, close to Songhelou. It serves Su-style banquet food with a sweeter profile.
Deyuelou stands on Taijian Lane beside Guanqian Street and is one of the older banquet restaurants in Suzhou. Su cuisine leans sweet, with generous sugar and soy in braises, in contrast to the saltier cooking of northern Jiangsu. Its dish list overlaps with Songhelou, and the two are often compared. Costs are around CNY 100-220 (USD 15-33) per person. Staff generally speak little English. Confirm the exact entrance on Amap.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approx. 11:00AM-2:00PM and 5:00PM-8:30PM |
| Reservations | Recommended for dinner |
| Address | 27 Taijian Lane, Guanqian Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China |
Signature dishes
- Squirrel-shaped mandarin fish
- Suzhou-style braised pork
- Sweet-and-sour ribs
- Shrimp dumplings
Good to know
- Known for
- Su-style banquet food
Location
27 Taijian Lane, Guanqian Street, Gusu District, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
31.3115, 120.6247 View on map
Highlights
- Historic Taijian Lane address
- Comparable to Songhelou, often quieter
- Good place to compare Su-style cooking
Tips for visiting
- Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay; foreign cards are accepted at few venues, so a foreign-card-linked Alipay or WeChat Pay account set up before arrival, or cash, is the safe plan.
- Menus are usually Chinese-only outside large hotels; a translation app (Google Translate camera mode or Baidu Translate) and photo menus help.
- Ask for less sugar when ordering braised dishes
When to visit
Weekday dinner
Accessibility
Stairs are common in older buildings; step-free access varies and is best confirmed by phone or on Amap.
Frequently asked questions
Is it very different from Songhelou?
The menu overlaps; many diners choose one or the other.
Is the food sweet?
Yes, Su cuisine is sweeter than most Chinese regional styles.