San Xi Snack Shop
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
No. 35-2 Madao 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. 35-2 Madao Street. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Pork Rice, Sanxi Spicy Beef Short Ribs, Stewed Chicken with Green Soybeans.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 35-2 Madao Street
- Popular dishes: Braised Pork Rice, Sanxi Spicy Beef Short Ribs, Stewed Chicken with Green Soybeans, Slow-Cooked Tomato Beef Shank, Apricot Skin Tea
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Dishes
Braised Pork RiceBraised pork rice is a classic Chinese rice dish, primarily made with fatty pork belly, mushrooms, and onions. The pork belly is cut into small cubes and slowly stewed with seasonings until the meat becomes tender and fully infused with flavor. Mushrooms and onions add aroma and texture to the dish. Finally, the braised pork and rich sauce are poured over steamed rice.
Sanxi Spicy Beef Short RibsSanxi Spicy Beef Short Ribs use high-quality beef short ribs with a mix of spices and chili, then stewed. The meat is tender, fragrant, and has a spicy and savory flavor.
Stewed Chicken with Green SoybeansA homestyle dish featuring fresh green soybeans and tender chicken, slowly simmered to create a rich, savory flavor.
Slow-Cooked Tomato Beef ShankSlow-cooked beef shank with tomatoes, tender and rich in flavor, ideal for a hearty meal.
Apricot Skin TeaApricot peel tea is a traditional beverage made primarily from apricot peels, simmered with rock sugar or honey. Rich in natural fruit acids and various vitamins, the brewed tea has an orange-yellow color and a balanced sweet-sour taste. It helps to cool the body, quench thirst, and soothe coughs by moisturizing the lungs.
Sautéed Half-Cooked River Shrimp with OilSautéed Half-Cooked River Shrimp is a dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly blanched and then poured with hot oil. The shrimp meat is tender, smooth in texture, and has a rich aroma.
Pickled Chili Spicy Chicken WingsChicken wings marinated and stir-fried with pickled chili, garlic, and ginger, delivering a spicy and tangy flavor.
Braised Beef Brisket with Organic Bean SproutsBraised beef brisket with organic bean sprouts, mainly made with beef brisket and organic bean sprouts, cooked by baking, with a fresh and tender texture.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs are made with pork ribs, marinated and deep-fried until golden. Then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce (made from sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine) to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with a glossy red color.
Perilla and Green Pepper Stir-fried Backbone EelPerilla and green pepper stir-fried backbone eel is a Chinese stir-fry dish made with perilla, green peppers, and backbone eel. The eel is cut into pieces and quickly stir-fried with green peppers, adding perilla for fragrance. It has a fresh and tender texture with a unique flavor.
Old-School Braised Chicken FeetA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking chicken feet in a seasoned broth with aromatic spices, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Old-Sauce Duck TonguesA Chinese cold dish made by slow-cooking duck tongues in a traditional braising sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful bites with rich umami taste.
Mustard LobsterMustard lobster shrimp features fresh lobsters, blanched, drained, and mixed with a mustard sauce made from mustard powder, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil for rich flavor and strong mustard aroma.
Cordyceps Flower and Bean SproutA light and refreshing vegetarian dish made with fresh bean sprouts and cordyceps flowers, quickly stir-fried to preserve their natural flavor and nutrients.
Braised Lettuce with Beef Short RibsGongcai stir-fried beef short ribs is a Chinese stir-fry dish made with gongcai and beef short ribs, quickly stir-fried to retain the fresh texture of the ingredients, with a salty and savory flavor.