Jiangsu Cuisine

苏菜

Elegant braised dishes with a touch of sweetness

Recipes

Flavor

Sweet & Elegant

Staple

Rice

Signature

Red-braising (红烧)

About Jiangsu Cuisine

Jiangsu cuisine (Su cuisine) is renowned for its refined, artistic presentation and subtle, slightly sweet flavors. Originating from the wealthy Jiangnan region around Nanjing, Suzhou, and Yangzhou, it represents the pinnacle of Chinese culinary elegance. The cuisine emphasizes knife work, precise heat control, and the natural sweetness of premium ingredients. Dishes are often braised, stewed, or steamed to preserve delicate textures.

What Makes Jiangsu Cuisine Special

Elegant Knife Work

Jiangsu chefs are legendary for their knife skills — ingredients are cut into precise, often decorative shapes that enhance both texture and visual presentation.

Subtle Sweetness

Rock sugar adds a gentle, lingering sweetness — never cloying, always balanced with savory elements. This is the most refined sweet profile in Chinese cooking.

Red-Braising (红烧)

The 'red cooking' technique — slow braising in dark soy sauce, sugar, and wine — originated here and produces glossy, melt-in-your-mouth tender dishes.