By the Pond Small Restaurant · Fish Head with Pancake · Free-Range Chicken (Houzai Men Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 23, Houzaimen 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. 23, Houzaimen Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Farming-style Chili Chicken Stir-fry, Cold-Mixed Malan Head, Bengcha Clam Soup.
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: 4.5
- Address: No. 23, Houzaimen Street
- Popular dishes: Farming-style Chili Chicken Stir-fry, Cold-Mixed Malan Head, Bengcha Clam Soup, Mysterious Mustard Shrimp Balls, 功夫 Fish Head by the Pond
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Dishes
Farming-style Chili Chicken Stir-fryA rustic stir-fry dish made with chicken and fresh chili peppers, seasoned with garlic and ginger for a spicy, savory flavor.
Cold-Mixed Malan HeadA refreshing dish made by mixing fresh Malan head with garlic, sesame oil, salt, and sugar for a light and crisp taste.
Bengcha Clam SoupA clear, savory soup made from fresh clams sourced from Bengcha town, gently simmered with ginger and scallions to highlight the natural sweetness of the seafood.
Mysterious Mustard Shrimp BallsFresh shrimp balls coated in a special mustard sauce and deep-fried to golden crispness, offering a perfect blend of spicy mustard and sweet shrimp flavor.
功夫 Fish Head by the PondFresh fish head is stir-fried and stewed with ginger, garlic, chili, and other ingredients, highlighting its tender texture and rich spicy flavor.
海鲜面疙瘩海鲜面疙瘩以面粉制成面疙瘩,搭配虾仁、鱿鱼、蛤蜊等海鲜食材,加入高汤或清水煮制而成。面疙瘩口感筋道,海鲜鲜美,汤汁浓郁。
Huai'an Handcrafted Soft TendonMade from beef tendon, manually deboned and slowly simmered in water until tender, then seasoned with scallions, ginger, and cooking wine. The texture is soft and chewy with a rich gelatinous feel.
Duqiao Fragrant TaroA dish made with fragrant taro, often steamed with pork and mushrooms, offering a soft, sweet, and savory flavor.
Steamed Duck TongueA Cantonese dish featuring fresh duck tongues steamed with garlic, ginger, and scallions for a tender, aromatic flavor.
Braised Bean Sprouts in Clay PotA simple and healthy dish made by slow-cooking bean sprouts in a clay pot with garlic and scallions, resulting in a crisp and refreshing texture.
Huaiao Drunk CrabHua diao drunk crab is a dish made with fresh crabs marinated in yellow rice wine, ginger slices, and green onion segments. After cleaning, the crabs are soaked in the seasoned wine mixture to absorb flavors, typically refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
Red Bean Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, red beans, and fermented rice wine, offering a sweet and subtly alcoholic flavor.
Sour Stir-fried Organic Bean SproutsA refreshing vegetarian dish made with fresh organic bean sprouts stir-fried quickly in a tangy vinegar sauce, seasoned with garlic and ginger for a crisp, sweet-sour flavor.
Nanjing Roast DuckNanjing Roast Duck features a crispy skin and tender meat, traditionally served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumber strips.
Lime BeefTender beef slices marinated in lime juice, garlic, and chili, then pan-seared for a fresh, tangy flavor.
Leek-flavored Pork Loin SlicesLeek-flavored pork kidney slices is a dish made with pork kidneys and leeks. The kidneys are sliced, cleaned to remove odor, then quickly stir-fried with chopped leeks to keep the meat tender and the leeks fragrant.
Horseweed Lion's HeadHorseweed lion's head is made from ground pork mixed with fresh horseweed, shaped into large balls and simmered. It has a soft, chewy texture with a refreshing, slightly tangy horseweed flavor that blends beautifully with the rich meat aroma.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.