Kempinski Hotel Nanjing - Jin Kai Lou Chinese Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Jinkai Building, No. 218 Longpan 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 Jinkai Building, No. 218 Longpan Middle Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stewed Songflower with Mushroom Soup, Yang Chih Tsu, Coconut Jasmine Smoked Wenchang Chicken.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: Jinkai Building, No. 218 Longpan Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Stewed Songflower with Mushroom Soup, Yang Chih Tsu, Coconut Jasmine Smoked Wenchang Chicken, Jiangnan Slow-Cooked Beef, Seafood Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
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Dishes
Stewed Songflower with Mushroom SoupA refined dish featuring fresh shiitake mushrooms and songflower, gently simmered in premium broth for a delicate, savory flavor.
Yang Chih TsuYang Chih Gan Lu is a dessert made primarily from mango, coconut milk, grapefruit, and tapioca pearls. The preparation involves blending mango into a puree, mixing it with coconut milk, then adding cooked tapioca pearls and grapefruit pieces. It is served chilled.
Coconut Jasmine Smoked Wenchang ChickenA delicately smoked Wenchang chicken infused with coconut oil and jasmine aroma, offering a unique blend of tropical flavors.
Jiangnan Slow-Cooked BeefBeef cubes are simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, bay leaves, yellow wine, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and water until tender. Reduce the sauce to concentrate the flavor.
Seafood Stir-Fried Rice NoodlesSeafood stir-fried rice noodles are made with rice and noodles, combined with shrimp, crab meat, squid, and seasoned with soy sauce and cooking wine, then quickly stir-fried for a fresh and delicious taste.
Pomegranate Crab Roe Ma La TouPomegranate crab roe ma la tou is a cold dish made with pomegranate, crab roe, and ma la tou. Fresh ma la tou is blanched and combined with pomegranate seeds and crab roe, then mixed with seasonings.
Braised Organic Fish Head with Soy Sauce FlavorFresh organic fish head braised in soy sauce and spices, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Crispy Young PigeonCrispy young pigeon dish made with fresh pigeon, marinated and deep-fried until the skin is golden and crunchy, while the meat stays tender and juicy.
Prawn Dumpling SupremeShrimp Dumpling Imperial is a traditional dim sum dish primarily made with fresh shrimp meat. The preparation involves mashing fresh shrimp into shrimp paste, mixing it with an appropriate amount of starch and other seasonings to form the filling, then wrapping it in dumpling wrappers and steaming until cooked.
Cold Appetizer Four Small DishesA classic Chinese cold dish platter featuring braised beef, tofu with century eggs, jellyfish salad, and spicy pickled cabbage, served chilled for a refreshing start to the meal.
Nanjing Squirrel Mandarin FishA classic Suzhou dish featuring a boneless mandarin fish cut into fluted slices, deep-fried to resemble a squirrel, then glazed in sweet and sour sauce with osmanthus garnish.
Lobster and Crab Rice with Crispy RiceA savory dish featuring lobster and crab meat mixed with crispy rice and steamed rice, offering a rich and satisfying flavor.