Fat Head Fish Local Kitchen
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 96 Zhengda Street
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 No. 96 Zhengda Street. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Farmhouse Small Fish, Spicy Chopped Pepper Century Egg, Chopped Chili Eel.
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: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 96 Zhengda Street
- Popular dishes: Farmhouse Small Fish, Spicy Chopped Pepper Century Egg, Chopped Chili Eel, Poached Chicken, Braised Pork Belly
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Dishes
Farmhouse Small FishA rustic dish made with various small wild fish, simmered with ginger, garlic, and chili for a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Spicy Chopped Pepper Century EggSteamed egg custard with chopped chili is a cold dish made primarily from preserved eggs and chopped chili. Cut the preserved eggs into pieces, mix with chopped chili, add minced garlic, green onions, and seasonings, then chill for a while before serving.
Chopped Chili EelA dish made with fresh eel stir-fried with chopped chili, garlic, and ginger, offering a spicy and savory flavor.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Crispy Pork ElbowCrispy Pork Elbow is a dish primarily made with pork knuckles. After blanching and marinating, the meat is steamed until tender, then coated with syrup and deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy. The finished dish has a bright red color, soft and succulent meat, and a fragrant, crunchy skin.
Sour Cabbage Fish (Black Fish)Sour Cabbage Fish (Black Fish) is a dish made with black fish as the main ingredient, paired with sour cabbage, ginger slices, garlic cloves, and chili. The black fish is sliced, marinated with rice wine and salt, then stir-fried with sour cabbage before boiling in water. Fish slices are added to cook until done, then garnished with chopped green onions and Sichuan pepper oil. The soup has a light yellow color, tender fish meat, and crisp sour cabbage.
Green Pepper Shredded PorkGreen pepper stir-fried with pork strips is a home-style dish made primarily from green peppers and pork. The preparation typically involves slicing the pork into thin strips, removing the seeds from the green peppers and cutting them into strips as well. First, stir-fry the pork strips until they change color, then add the green pepper strips and continue to stir-fry. Finally, add seasonings and stir until evenly mixed.
Fish Head (Braised/Steamed Soup/Diced Pepper)Fish head is cooked in braised, steamed soup, or diced pepper style, mainly using fish head and seasonings. The flavor is rich and the taste is fresh.
Spicy Grilled FishSpicy grilled fish is a dish made primarily with fish, combined with various spices and seasonings and grilled to perfection. After marinating, the fish is placed on a grill and cooked until golden and crispy on the outside, spicy and numbing on the skin, while remaining tender and juicy inside. Paired with an array of accompaniments, it delivers a unique and unforgettable flavor.