Uncle Xu's Roast Chicken with Spicy Sauce (Tangshui Yaju Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
Nos. 1-19 and 20, South Courtyard of Tangshui Yaju, Yanxiang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Nos. 1-19 and 20, South Courtyard of Tangshui Yaju, Yanxiang 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: Cold-Mixed Tofu Noodles, Spicy Beef Tripe Salad, Potato.
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: 3.7
- Address: Nos. 1-19 and 20, South Courtyard of Tangshui Yaju, Yanxiang Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-Mixed Tofu Noodles, Spicy Beef Tripe Salad, Potato, Big Plate Chicken, Thin seaweed strips
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Dishes
Cold-Mixed Tofu NoodlesA cold dish made by mixing thin tofu strips with vegetables and seasonings, known for its fresh taste and soft texture.
Spicy Beef Tripe SaladCold beef tripe salad made by cleaning, boiling, and slicing beef tripe, then mixing with garlic, chili, and cilantro.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Big Plate ChickenDa Pan Ji is a dish primarily made with chicken, potatoes, and noodles. Chicken is cut into pieces and stewed with spices and seasonings, along with diced potatoes, until fully flavored. Finally, cooked noodles are mixed with the stewed chicken and potatoes to absorb the rich broth.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Celery and Pork DumplingsCelery and pork dumplings are made with fresh celery and pork as the main ingredients. The two are finely chopped, seasoned to create a flavorful filling, then wrapped in thin yet resilient dumpling wrappers. When boiled, the dumplings have a thin skin filled with generous stuffing—through the semi-transparent wrapper, you can see the vibrant green celery and pink meat alternating, releasing a fragrant aroma.
Pickled mustard greensPickled mustard greens are made from fresh mustard greens, washed, sun-dried, and salted to ferment naturally without additional seasonings, developing a unique flavor.
Crispy CakeSponge cake is a traditional snack made primarily from flour, with oil and sugar added as seasonings, then baked. Its outer crust is golden and crispy, while the inside has distinct layers and is sweet and delicious.
Braised Pork Rib RiceStewed pork ribs rice features pork ribs with potatoes and carrots, simmered slowly with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender, then served over rice.
Golden Egg DumplingsGolden egg dumplings made by wrapping pork filling in egg skin and pan-frying until golden brown. Main ingredients include eggs, pork, scallions, and ginger. The eggs are beaten and spread into thin sheets, filled with seasoned meat, rolled into dumpling shapes, then gently fried over low heat.