De Yue Lou (Ligongdi)
得月楼
An established Suzhou restaurant by Jinji Lake, where you can enjoy Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish and Suzhou-style boat snacks with lake views.
De Yue Lou is a well-known traditional Suzhou culinary brand. The Ligongdi branch sits right by Jinji Lake with a spacious dining area of about 700 seats, making it ideal for family and group gatherings. Popular dishes include Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish, Sautéed Eel Paste, Stir-fried River Shrimps, and Tofu with Crab Meat, with Jujube Paste Pull-out Cake for dessert. Reviews are mixed; some diners feel the Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is overpriced, but the lake view and environment remain consistent highlights. Reservations are not accepted for the main hall on public holidays. Average spend is around 150–200 RMB. It is about 1.2 km (a 17-minute walk) from Exit 3 of Ligongdi South Station on Metro Line 5.
Opening hours
10:30–13:30, 16:30–20:30 (may be extended on weekends and holidays)
Nearby sights
- Ligong Causeway
- Jinji Lake
- Gate of the Orient
- Fengmen Hengjie Market Street
- Soochow University (Tianci Campus)
- Couple's Retreat Garden
- Suzhou Pingtan Museum
- Master of the Nets Garden