Location: Suzhou
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Jiangsu, China Food Guide: 7 French food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Suzhou
Discover Restaurants offering the best French food in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. Suzhou is a major city on the lower Yangtze known for its canals, bridges, pagodas, and beautiful gardens. These gardens were built and owned by wealthy families and emperors hundreds of years ago, and make for a pleasant place to wander during nice weather. Suzhou is also a major center for silk production and manufacturing, and a tour of a silk factory here provides an interesting and educational glimpse of this Chinese textile industry. Suzhou is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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7. L'Arome (Suzhou Center)
Welcome to LâArôme Suzhou center. This is the eighth restaurant operated by LâArôme. LâArôme Suzhou center has two separate spaces, one space for restaurant and another for a cocktail bar. LâArôme French restaurants adopt the modern French style of cuisin
Reviewed By Ricky_Brent
For an affluent and relatively international city with over 10 million people, Suzhou has few French restaurants and even fewer that are any good. LâArôme in the Suzhou Center is therefore potentially a very welcome addition. To enter LâArôme you draw back some heavy curtains and pass through a darkened drinks area, which, with its purple lighting and avant-garde decor, somewhat resembles the bar out of 'Blade Runner'. The actual dining area is tastefully set out with circular dining booths and tables complemented by mushroom-coloured seating and subtle recessed circular lighting. Clearly, some substantial funds have been invested in furnishing this restaurant. The attractive menu, which has images of some famous impressionist paintings, includes a few French classics such as blanquette de veau (listed as a favourite of the French president - presumably referring to Emmanuel Macron, not François Hollande) and confit de canard. However, there are also some Italian dishes such as risottos and pizzas and, slightly bizarrely, Beef Wellington, which I always assumed was invented by 'Les Rosbifs' to commemorate someone who was rather antagonistic to the French. Maybe it would have been more diplomatic to refer to it as 'filet de bÅuf en croûte'. Indeed, LâArôme has quite an emphasis on beef; arguably steaks are over-represented on the menu. Also arguably, too many of the dishes are accompanied with mashed potato - hopefully, over time there will be more variety.The set menus looked well-balanced and relatively good value for money. The wine list has a rather limited selection of French wines by the glass. Presumably, the predominance of Australian brands such as Kwala reflects the lower tax imposed on such wines in China. However, there are bottles of French (and other) wine to suit most pockets. Although San Pellegrino water was listed it wasn't available but Perrier water was fine and more authentically French. Starters of scallops (St. Jacques) were excellent - they were perfectly cooked and the plates were beautifully presented. The Beef Wellington, which in addition to Parma ham, contained some foie gras, was equally well cooked. Often, this dish comes in thick, dry crusty pastry but the LâArôme version was ideal. The meat was of high quality and accurately cooked to 'medium rare'. A confit de canard was also 'comme il faut'. Desserts of tarte au citron meringuee and macarons with ice-cream were excellent too. Once again, they were well presented and artfully gracing these dishes with edible flowers was a nice touch.Service in LâArôme was friendly, attentive and the staff were quite knowledgeable. It was also impressive to hear them singing 'Happy Birthday' in passable French to someone at a table nearby! From the moment you enter the restaurant you feel welcome and, evidently, the manager, Lucien Lv has trained his staff very well. Hopefully, they will be able to maintain this high standard.In summary, LâArôme more than fulfilled its promise - currently, I reckon it is the best French restaurant in Suzhou.
6. L'Arome (Suzhou Center)
Welcome to LâArôme Suzhou center. This is the eighth restaurant operated by LâArôme. LâArôme Suzhou center has two separate spaces, one space for restaurant and another for a cocktail bar. LâArôme French restaurants adopt the modern French style of cuisin
Reviewed By Ricky_Brent
For an affluent and relatively international city with over 10 million people, Suzhou has few French restaurants and even fewer that are any good. LâArôme in the Suzhou Center is therefore potentially a very welcome addition. To enter LâArôme you draw back some heavy curtains and pass through a darkened drinks area, which, with its purple lighting and avant-garde decor, somewhat resembles the bar out of 'Blade Runner'. The actual dining area is tastefully set out with circular dining booths and tables complemented by mushroom-coloured seating and subtle recessed circular lighting. Clearly, some substantial funds have been invested in furnishing this restaurant. The attractive menu, which has images of some famous impressionist paintings, includes a few French classics such as blanquette de veau (listed as a favourite of the French president - presumably referring to Emmanuel Macron, not François Hollande) and confit de canard. However, there are also some Italian dishes such as risottos and pizzas and, slightly bizarrely, Beef Wellington, which I always assumed was invented by 'Les Rosbifs' to commemorate someone who was rather antagonistic to the French. Maybe it would have been more diplomatic to refer to it as 'filet de bÅuf en croûte'. Indeed, LâArôme has quite an emphasis on beef; arguably steaks are over-represented on the menu. Also arguably, too many of the dishes are accompanied with mashed potato - hopefully, over time there will be more variety.The set menus looked well-balanced and relatively good value for money. The wine list has a rather limited selection of French wines by the glass. Presumably, the predominance of Australian brands such as Kwala reflects the lower tax imposed on such wines in China. However, there are bottles of French (and other) wine to suit most pockets. Although San Pellegrino water was listed it wasn't available but Perrier water was fine and more authentically French. Starters of scallops (St. Jacques) were excellent - they were perfectly cooked and the plates were beautifully presented. The Beef Wellington, which in addition to Parma ham, contained some foie gras, was equally well cooked. Often, this dish comes in thick, dry crusty pastry but the LâArôme version was ideal. The meat was of high quality and accurately cooked to 'medium rare'. A confit de canard was also 'comme il faut'. Desserts of tarte au citron meringuee and macarons with ice-cream were excellent too. Once again, they were well presented and artfully gracing these dishes with edible flowers was a nice touch.Service in LâArôme was friendly, attentive and the staff were quite knowledgeable. It was also impressive to hear them singing 'Happy Birthday' in passable French to someone at a table nearby! From the moment you enter the restaurant you feel welcome and, evidently, the manager, Lucien Lv has trained his staff very well. Hopefully, they will be able to maintain this high standard.In summary, LâArôme more than fulfilled its promise - currently, I reckon it is the best French restaurant in Suzhou.
5. Brasserie 101
Located on the first floor of Hotel Soul, Brasserie 101 offers a mouthwatering menu of continental cuisine. The restaurant's spacious interior is fashionably decorated with sharp colors and eye-catching images with Sino-French cultural crossovers. The bla
Reviewed By mburbach
My girlfriend and I were looking for something with western options. We decided to check this out based in a few reviews. There was one other couple there. Service was OK, they spoke English, and was prices decently. Got the chicken curry and nasi goreng (sp?) and edible. Our stomaches were full, but not overwhelmed with our experience.
4. Bar Soul
Located on the first floor of Hotel Soul, Bar Soul brings a unique blend of retro and industrial elements. Every minute detail exudes an edgy, urban industrial chic feel from the old mottled concrete walls, the bold rustic wooden furnishings; to the wroug
Reviewed By Giles W
There aren't many bars in Suzhou, so this place - attached to the Hotel Soul two doors along the street, one of the best mid-priced hotels in the city centre - could be a very valuable addition to the area's nightlife offerings.But its stark decor is severely uninviting, the prices are off-puttingly high, and the staff are terminally bored, inattentive (often, indeed, they disappear altogether for long periods).Despite having a large captive clientele available in the guests of its busy parent hotel, it is almost invariably deserted - which is a telling measure of how charmless it is. You'd think the small karaoke stage might attract some local customers, at least; but it never seems to.Dear Mr. /Mrs Giles WThank you for staying with us and taking your valuable time to share your great experiences. We are most delighted to know that you had an overall pleasant stay, your compliments on our efforts and level of service motivate our team to continuously provide exceptional stay for our guests. Please do not hesitate to contact us for your next accommodation booking arrangement. We will be delighted to prepare your requirements for you. We will strive to ensure your next visit will be even more memorable and enjoyable. We look forward to hearing from you soon. With warm regards,
3. L'Arome (Suzhou Center)
Welcome to LâArôme Suzhou center. This is the eighth restaurant operated by LâArôme. LâArôme Suzhou center has two separate spaces, one space for restaurant and another for a cocktail bar. LâArôme French restaurants adopt the modern French style of cuisin
Reviewed By Ricky_Brent
For an affluent and relatively international city with over 10 million people, Suzhou has few French restaurants and even fewer that are any good. LâArôme in the Suzhou Center is therefore potentially a very welcome addition. To enter LâArôme you draw back some heavy curtains and pass through a darkened drinks area, which, with its purple lighting and avant-garde decor, somewhat resembles the bar out of 'Blade Runner'. The actual dining area is tastefully set out with circular dining booths and tables complemented by mushroom-coloured seating and subtle recessed circular lighting. Clearly, some substantial funds have been invested in furnishing this restaurant. The attractive menu, which has images of some famous impressionist paintings, includes a few French classics such as blanquette de veau (listed as a favourite of the French president - presumably referring to Emmanuel Macron, not François Hollande) and confit de canard. However, there are also some Italian dishes such as risottos and pizzas and, slightly bizarrely, Beef Wellington, which I always assumed was invented by 'Les Rosbifs' to commemorate someone who was rather antagonistic to the French. Maybe it would have been more diplomatic to refer to it as 'filet de bÅuf en croûte'. Indeed, LâArôme has quite an emphasis on beef; arguably steaks are over-represented on the menu. Also arguably, too many of the dishes are accompanied with mashed potato - hopefully, over time there will be more variety.The set menus looked well-balanced and relatively good value for money. The wine list has a rather limited selection of French wines by the glass. Presumably, the predominance of Australian brands such as Kwala reflects the lower tax imposed on such wines in China. However, there are bottles of French (and other) wine to suit most pockets. Although San Pellegrino water was listed it wasn't available but Perrier water was fine and more authentically French. Starters of scallops (St. Jacques) were excellent - they were perfectly cooked and the plates were beautifully presented. The Beef Wellington, which in addition to Parma ham, contained some foie gras, was equally well cooked. Often, this dish comes in thick, dry crusty pastry but the LâArôme version was ideal. The meat was of high quality and accurately cooked to 'medium rare'. A confit de canard was also 'comme il faut'. Desserts of tarte au citron meringuee and macarons with ice-cream were excellent too. Once again, they were well presented and artfully gracing these dishes with edible flowers was a nice touch.Service in LâArôme was friendly, attentive and the staff were quite knowledgeable. It was also impressive to hear them singing 'Happy Birthday' in passable French to someone at a table nearby! From the moment you enter the restaurant you feel welcome and, evidently, the manager, Lucien Lv has trained his staff very well. Hopefully, they will be able to maintain this high standard.In summary, LâArôme more than fulfilled its promise - currently, I reckon it is the best French restaurant in Suzhou.
2. Le Lac
Reviewed By Karel V
Have dined twice in this restaurant overlooking the lake. Excellent service. Very fine food, superior wagyu beef, delicious deserts (these portions could be a bit larger)Good wine list features world wines. We appreciated the wines from Chile an Argentina that we did not really knew so well but have tasted here and liked vrry much.
1. L'Arome (Suzhou Center)
Welcome to LâArôme Suzhou center. This is the eighth restaurant operated by LâArôme. LâArôme Suzhou center has two separate spaces, one space for restaurant and another for a cocktail bar. LâArôme French restaurants adopt the modern French style of cuisin
Reviewed By Ricky_Brent
For an affluent and relatively international city with over 10 million people, Suzhou has few French restaurants and even fewer that are any good. LâArôme in the Suzhou Center is therefore potentially a very welcome addition. To enter LâArôme you draw back some heavy curtains and pass through a darkened drinks area, which, with its purple lighting and avant-garde decor, somewhat resembles the bar out of 'Blade Runner'. The actual dining area is tastefully set out with circular dining booths and tables complemented by mushroom-coloured seating and subtle recessed circular lighting. Clearly, some substantial funds have been invested in furnishing this restaurant. The attractive menu, which has images of some famous impressionist paintings, includes a few French classics such as blanquette de veau (listed as a favourite of the French president - presumably referring to Emmanuel Macron, not François Hollande) and confit de canard. However, there are also some Italian dishes such as risottos and pizzas and, slightly bizarrely, Beef Wellington, which I always assumed was invented by 'Les Rosbifs' to commemorate someone who was rather antagonistic to the French. Maybe it would have been more diplomatic to refer to it as 'filet de bÅuf en croûte'. Indeed, LâArôme has quite an emphasis on beef; arguably steaks are over-represented on the menu. Also arguably, too many of the dishes are accompanied with mashed potato - hopefully, over time there will be more variety.The set menus looked well-balanced and relatively good value for money. The wine list has a rather limited selection of French wines by the glass. Presumably, the predominance of Australian brands such as Kwala reflects the lower tax imposed on such wines in China. However, there are bottles of French (and other) wine to suit most pockets. Although San Pellegrino water was listed it wasn't available but Perrier water was fine and more authentically French. Starters of scallops (St. Jacques) were excellent - they were perfectly cooked and the plates were beautifully presented. The Beef Wellington, which in addition to Parma ham, contained some foie gras, was equally well cooked. Often, this dish comes in thick, dry crusty pastry but the LâArôme version was ideal. The meat was of high quality and accurately cooked to 'medium rare'. A confit de canard was also 'comme il faut'. Desserts of tarte au citron meringuee and macarons with ice-cream were excellent too. Once again, they were well presented and artfully gracing these dishes with edible flowers was a nice touch.Service in LâArôme was friendly, attentive and the staff were quite knowledgeable. It was also impressive to hear them singing 'Happy Birthday' in passable French to someone at a table nearby! From the moment you enter the restaurant you feel welcome and, evidently, the manager, Lucien Lv has trained his staff very well. Hopefully, they will be able to maintain this high standard.In summary, LâArôme more than fulfilled its promise - currently, I reckon it is the best French restaurant in Suzhou.
