He's Fish Restaurant (Chengxian Street Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 57-17 Chengxian 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. 57-17 Chengxian Street. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salted Egg Yolk Tofu, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Dry-Fried Green Beans.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 57-17 Chengxian Street
- Popular dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Tofu, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Dry-Fried Green Beans, Live Water Fish, Corn Pancake
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Dishes
Salted Egg Yolk TofuSalted egg yolk tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu and salted egg yolks. The tofu is cut into cubes and pan-fried until the surface turns slightly golden, then mixed and stir-fried with sautéed salted egg yolks to allow the tofu to fully absorb the rich aroma and sandy, creamy texture of the yolks.
Chinese Yam and Wood Ear MushroomStir-fried yam and black fungus is a dish made primarily from yam and black木耳. Peel and slice the yam, soak and clean the black fungus, then stir-fry or blanch together with light seasonings like salt and soy sauce to preserve natural flavors.
Dry-Fried Green BeansDry-fried green beans is a home-style dish primarily made with green beans and minced pork. The preparation involves stir-frying the green beans until slightly charred, then adding seasonings and minced pork to cook through. Finally, garlic flakes are sprinkled before serving to enhance the aroma.
Live Water FishLive fish is a dish featuring fresh fish such as grass carp, carp, or sea bass. The fish is cleaned and prepared by steaming, braising, or boiling into soup, with attention to maintaining tender texture. Common seasonings include ginger slices, scallions, and soy sauce, and some recipes use broth or water cooked slowly over low heat.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
Charcoal-Grilled FishCharcoal-grilled fish is a dish made by marinating fresh fish, such as grass carp or sea bass, then grilling it over charcoal. It includes vegetables like bean sprouts, potato slices, and enoki mushrooms. The fish is scored, marinated, grilled, and finished with a sauce of doubanjiang, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Fatty Intestine StewFatty intestine stew uses pork intestines as the main ingredient, cleaned and blanched, then simmered with vegetables like potatoes, bean sprouts, and green peppers in a clay pot. Ginger slices, scallions, and star anise are added for flavor, slow-cooked until tender and richly flavored.
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.
Catfish with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring catfish and rice noodles, simmered together to create a rich, savory flavor with tender fish and smooth noodles.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.