Grandma's Jiangnan Home Cooking (Chadao Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 18 Shihua Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 18 Shihua Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nanjing Double Stinky, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Stir-Fried Pork.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Nanjing
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 18 Shihua Street
- Popular dishes: Nanjing Double Stinky, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Stir-Fried Pork, Xiaolongbao, Dry-Loaded Rice Noodles
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Dishes
Nanjing Double StinkyA traditional Nanjing snack made from fermented tofu and stinky amaranth, known for its strong aroma and savory taste.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
XiaolongbaoXiaolongbao is a small soup dumpling filled with pork, known for its thin skin and tender filling with a delicious flavor. The preparation involves making the filling by mincing pork and seasoning it, then preparing dough, rolling out wrappers, stuffing them with the filling, and finally steaming them.
Dry-Loaded Rice NoodlesDry tossed rice noodles is a dish primarily made with rice noodles, typically combined with vegetables, meat, or seafood. The noodles are cooked, drained, then mixed or stir-fried with seasonings and ingredients for a smooth texture and rich flavor.
Spicy Squid Tentacles in Dry PotDry Pot Squid Tentacles is a dish featuring squid tentacles as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables like green pepper, red pepper, and onion, stir-fried quickly at high heat. The tentacles are cut into segments, then stir-fried in a dry pot with seasonings and vegetables to absorb the flavors fully.
Huai'an Soft NoodlesHuai'an Soft Noodles is a traditional Jiangsu Huai'an dish primarily made with eel. After removing the bones, the eel is sliced into细 strips, slightly fried in oil, then stewed with seasonings such as yellow wine, soy sauce, and sugar until fully flavored. Finally, a slurry is added to thicken the sauce, resulting in tender, smooth eel strands and a rich, thick gravy.
Pan-Seared Ribeye SteakPan-seared ribeye steak marinated and cooked quickly in a hot pan, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior.
Family-style Lion's Head MeatballsA classic Chinese dish made with seasoned pork meatballs, traditionally steamed or braised until tender and served with vegetables or broth.
Tiger Skin Pig Trotter with Preserved EggsA Chinese dish featuring fried pig trotters with a tiger-striped texture and boiled eggs, slow-cooked in a savory sauce.
Sizzling Garlic ShrimpSizzling garlic shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, garlic, butter or oil, cooked on a hot iron plate. The shrimp are placed on the heated plate, then stir-fried with garlic, salt, and seasonings to absorb the rich aroma of garlic and fat, resulting in tender and chewy texture.
Fish Head SoupFish head soup is made primarily with fish heads, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and slowly simmered. Fresh fish heads like bighead carp or black carp are used with water to create a creamy white broth with rich flavor.