Yaba Shengjian (Lindun Road)
哑巴生煎
A highly popular canal-side eatery at Wenjia'an, famous for its crispy-bottomed, juicy pork pan-fried buns, Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Yaba Shengjian has been operating for over twenty years. Located by the canal at No. 12 Wenjia'an, Lindun Road, between Guanqian Street and Pingjiang Road, it is recommended by the Michelin Bib Gourmand. The pan-fried buns have soft skins, crispy bottoms, and plenty of juice, with the pork filling being the most popular, while the vegetarian bun with malantou (aster indicus) and dried tofu has a prominent aroma. It is commonly paired with beef curry vermicelli soup, and those with a sweet tooth can order sweet osmanthus taro balls. Buns can be purchased in portions of four, self-collected after ordering. Long queues form during peak hours, and you may wait 15 minutes even in the afternoon; the bubble wontons may sell out by early evening. Average cost is about 24 RMB per person. Michelin notes that it is cash-only. It is within walking distance north of Exit 4 of Lindun Road Metro Station.
Opening hours
Around 06:30-19:30 (Michelin lists 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00; sources vary)
Nearby sights
- Guanqian Street & Xuanmiao Temple
- China Kunqu Opera Museum
- Quyuan Garden
- Pingjiang Road
- Lion Grove Garden
- Suzhou Pingtan Museum
- Suzhou Museum
- Humble Administrator's Garden