Cai Lan Dim Sum · Cantonese Cuisine (Nanjing Huacai Tian Di Branch)
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Shop F5-14-2, Huacai Tian Di Shopping Center, No. 258 Jiangdong Middle 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 Shop F5-14-2, Huacai Tian Di Shopping Center, No. 258 Jiangdong Middle Road. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thai Basil Garlic Chicken Feet, Crystal Fresh Shrimp Dumplings, Silky Tofu.
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: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Shop F5-14-2, Huacai Tian Di Shopping Center, No. 258 Jiangdong Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Thai Basil Garlic Chicken Feet, Crystal Fresh Shrimp Dumplings, Silky Tofu, Beef Rice Porridge with Freshly Cooked Beef, Steamed Pork Ribs with Perilla and Ginger
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Dishes
Thai Basil Garlic Chicken FeetNine-layer Tower Soy Sauce Chicken Feet: Made with chicken feet as the main ingredient, seasoned with a specially prepared soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken feet are carefully processed and simmered until tender, then topped with fragrant soy sauce, and finally garnished with fresh nine-layer tower leaves to enhance the aroma and create a unique taste.
Crystal Fresh Shrimp DumplingsCrystal-clear fresh shrimp dumplings are made primarily from wheat starch flour and fresh shrimp meat, combined with minced pork and bamboo shoots. The dumpling wrappers require careful preparation—wheat starch flour is mixed with water to form a dough, then rolled into thin sheets. The filling involves deveining and cleaning fresh shrimp, then mixing it with minced pork, bamboo shoots, and seasonings. During assembly, the filling is placed into the wrapper and pinched into a curved comb shape. After steaming, the wrappers become transparent, revealing the filling inside, offering a delicious and delicate taste.
Silky TofuA smooth and delicate tofu dish made by gently cooking fresh tofu in broth or water, often served with soy sauce, scallions, and chili oil for a savory flavor.
Beef Rice Porridge with Freshly Cooked BeefBeef rice porridge is a dish made primarily with fresh beef and rice. The preparation involves cooking rice into a porridge-like consistency, then adding thinly sliced beef, quickly stirring and cooking until just done to maintain the tenderness of the beef. Finally, seasonings such as ginger threads and scallions can be added according to personal taste to enhance flavor.
Steamed Pork Ribs with Perilla and GingerSteamed pork ribs with perilla and galangal, marinated and steamed together for a harmonious flavor.
Crispy Fresh Shrimp Red Rice NoodleCrispy Fresh Shrimp Red Rice Noodles is a dish made primarily with fresh shrimp and red rice. The red rice is soaked and ground into a paste, then formed into transparent noodle-like skins that wrap around the shrimp before steaming. The finished product has a soft, slightly chewy outer skin and a tender, bouncy filling, offering distinct layers of texture.
Fresh Shrimp Red Rice Noodle RollA specialty snack made with fresh shrimp and red rice, steamed into a soft and chewy roll with a rich shrimp flavor and vibrant red color.
Tsai Lan Steamed Dim Sum PlatterA platter of classic Cantonese dim sum steamed to perfection, featuring shrimp dumplings, pork siu mai, and barbecued pork buns—delicate, flavorful, and traditionally prepared.
Crab-like Shrimp DumplingsCrab-like shrimp dumplings are a dim sum dish made with fresh shrimp, crab meat, and egg liquid. The shrimp and crab are wrapped in an egg skin, resembling the eye of a phoenix, with a tender texture and delicious taste.
Stir-Fried Crab-Like DumplingsStir-fried 'Crab' Fengyan Dumplings are made primarily from shrimp and fish meat, combined with egg white and other ingredients. Shaped like a phoenix eye, the dumplings have a tender filling, rich texture, and a refreshing broth that captures the freshness of seafood.
Crispy Pomegranate BBQ Pork BunThe Crispy Pastry Hawthorn BBQ Pork Bun is an innovative Chinese dim sum dish featuring BBQ pork and hawthorn as its main ingredients. The BBQ pork is carefully roasted to achieve a tender and juicy texture, while the hawthorn adds a refreshing tangy sweetness that enhances the overall flavor. The outer crust is made from flaky pastry, baked to a golden crisp, perfectly complementing the savory, sweet, and sour filling inside.
Vanilla Crisp Fresh MilkVanilla Crispy Fresh Milk is a dish made primarily from fresh milk, deep-fried using a special technique. The outer layer is coated with a vanilla-flavored crispy crust, while the inside features rich, smooth fresh milk. The texture is complex and layered, offering a delightful culinary experience.
Black Truffle Mushroom DumplingsBlack truffle mushroom dumplings made with fresh shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and black truffle bits, wrapped in thin dough and steamed or pan-fried. Soft skin, rich savory filling with distinct truffle aroma.
Longjing Tea-Scented Young PigeonYoung pigeon marinated with Longjing tea aroma and steamed to perfection, offering a delicate balance of freshness and savory flavor.