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小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.4
Laoma Dangjia Restaurant, Maihua Road
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 Laoma Dangjia Restaurant, Maihua Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Fish Head, Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen Spices, 孜然脆骨.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: Laoma Dangjia Restaurant, Maihua Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Fish Head, Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen Spices, 孜然脆骨, 招牌烤乳猪, Signature Fish Head Pot
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Dishes
Braised Fish HeadA dish made by slow-cooking a fresh fish head with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in tender meat and rich broth.
Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen SpicesSpicy crayfish with thirteen spices is primarily made from fresh crayfish, which are cleaned and then stir-fried with a blend of thirteen-spice seasoning, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other辅料. During preparation, the crayfish are typically blanched in boiling water to remove fishy odor, then the seasonings are fried in oil until fragrant before adding the crayfish for stir-frying. Finally, they are simmered until fully cooked, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate.
孜然脆骨孜然脆骨以猪脆骨为主要食材,经过焯水处理后与孜然粉、辣椒粉等香料一同翻炒制成。制作过程中通常加入蒜末、姜片等辅料提香,最后撒入葱花或香菜点缀。
招牌烤乳猪招牌烤乳猪选用新鲜乳猪,经过腌制后挂炉烤制,外皮酥脆,肉质鲜嫩。主要食材为乳猪,辅以调味料进行腌制,通过高温烤制使肉质保持多汁。
Signature Fish Head PotA signature dish featuring a fresh fish head simmered with tofu, mushrooms, and ginger in a rich broth, resulting in tender fish and flavorful soup.
Sea BassSea bass is a dish made primarily with fresh sea bass. To prepare it, first clean the fish thoroughly, then marinate it with appropriate seasonings. Next, cook the fish using steaming, braising, or pan-frying methods until the flesh is fully cooked and reveals a delicious flavor.
Clear Soup Lamb Hot PotA hearty dish made with fresh lamb simmered in a clear broth, seasoned with ginger, scallions, and goji berries for a mild, nourishing flavor.
Stewed Bull Penis with EelA traditional Chinese dish featuring bull penis and eel braised together, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Steamed Sausage in Tofu SkinA Chinese dish made by wrapping sausages in tofu skin and steaming until tender, offering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Immortal's Hundred Flavors ChickenImmortal's Hundred Flavors Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and ingredients. The main ingredients include chicken, spices, and sauces, cooked by boiling or stewing, resulting in a delicious and rich flavor.
羊肉锅仔羊肉锅仔是一道以羊肉为主要食材,搭配蔬菜、豆腐等辅料,放入小火锅中慢煮而成的菜肴。羊肉切片后与姜片、葱段等调料一同入锅,加入高汤或清水炖煮,使肉质软嫩,汤汁浓郁。
Stewed Pork Belly with Soy SauceMother's braised pork belly is a Chinese dish made with fatty pork belly, simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon. The meat is tender, red-glossy, and rich without being greasy.
Egg Yolk Spider CrabFresh spider crab stir-fried with salted egg yolk, resulting in a rich and savory dish.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.