Unexpectedly hooked on that sour lamb hotpot 🤯🍲

You have to give this a try if you're around 📍Cangjie Commercial Plaza • Suzhou

Decoration style:
A blend of modern chic and subtle Xinjiang vibes. Warm wood tones, woven textures, and big copper lamps that remind you of desert sunsets. It’s trendy but still feels cozy, not overly themed. Great for photos too 📸✨

Things to do around the restaurant:
The restaurant is inside 仁恒仓街 Suzhou Cangjie, a super stylish lifestyle complex that opened in late 2023. It’s not just a mall, it’s like a curated art space meets luxury lane. After eating, we walked around exploring the public art installations scattered across the area (yes, there’s even a giant bunny sculpture 🐰). There are boutiques like Maison Margiela and Aesop, plus a whole row of beautiful cafes and design shops that are perfect for a post-meal wander or grabbing dessert. If you go a bit further out, you're close to historic spots like Suzhou Museum and Pingjiang Road, great if you're in the mood for some garden strolling or local culture.

Dishes I tried:

酸菜羊肉炉 (sour veggie lamb hotpot):
I didn’t expect to love this so much. The broth is tangy, comforting, and not greasy at all. The lamb is thin-sliced and super tender that melts in your mouth. It’s perfect for rainy nights or when you just need a food hug.

馕炒肉 (naan fried with meat):
So satisfying. The naan is cut into little crunchy chunks and stir-fried with cumin-spiced meat. It’s savory, spicy, and a bit chewy. Felt like I was eating street food in Urumqi.

肚包肉 (meat wrapped in tripe):
Soft, juicy, and surprisingly delicate. I was skeptical but ended up loving the rich, meaty broth. Definitely a dish that deserves more hype.

新疆羊排手抓饭 (hand-pulled lamb rice):
The lamb ribs were fall-off-the-bone soft and packed with flavor. The rice had raisins and carrots, classic Xinjiang style. Eat it with your hands if you dare 😏

新疆咸奶茶 (Xinjiang salty milk tea):
Salty, creamy, and oddly refreshing. It’s not everyone’s thing but I really liked how it balanced the heavier meat dishes. (Personal favorite)

娜帕里奥 (Napalio dessert):
A light creamy dessert with a milky texture and a sweet finish. It’s like a gentle hug after all the spice and lamb, 10/10 dessert to end the meal.

Average cost:
About ¥100–120 per person. Worth it for the variety, portion size, and how full (and happy) we left 🤤💸

Other tips:
📌 Portions are generous, perfect for sharing.
📌 The hotpot is the star here, don’t skip it.
📌 Book a table in advance if you’re going on weekends — it gets busy!