Commoner's Kitchen (Huijing Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 176, Huijing Road
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. 176, Huijing Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Earthen Pot Rice Crisp, Stove Pot Mixed Fish, Stove Pot 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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 176, Huijing Road
- Popular dishes: Earthen Pot Rice Crisp, Stove Pot Mixed Fish, Stove Pot Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Pot-Braised Tofu
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Dishes
Earthen Pot Rice CrispA crispy rice dish made by frying rice in an earthen pot, often seasoned with chili and aromatics for a savory, spicy flavor.
Stove Pot Mixed FishA hearty dish made with various fresh fish and vegetables cooked in a cast-iron pot, known for its rich flavor and comforting warmth.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Spicy Pot-Braised TofuDry Pot Tofu is a dish primarily made with thousand-layer tofu, paired with vegetables such as green peppers, red peppers, and onions, and seasoned with garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). The thousand-layer tofu is fried or pan-fried to absorb flavors, then heated together with the accompaniments in a dry pot, enhancing the aroma of the ingredients.
Yangzhou Fried RiceYangzhou fried rice is made primarily with rice, stir-fried with ingredients such as eggs, ham, shrimp, and green peas. First, the ingredients are stir-fried to half-cooked, then rice is added and stir-fried together, finally seasoning is added.
Fried Pork Scraps with Bok ChoyOil渣青菜 is a home-style dish made primarily with greens and pork cracklings. Wash and chop the greens, and stir-fry the cracklings beforehand. Heat oil in a pan, sauté the cracklings until fragrant, then quickly stir-fry the greens to absorb the aroma. Cook until just tender.
Pickled Vegetable FishA dish featuring fresh fish fillets and pickled vegetables, known for its tangy and spicy flavor. The fish is tender and the broth rich with fermented vegetable aroma.
Onion Shredded PorkA classic Chinese home-style dish made with tender pork strips and sweet onions, stir-fried with seasonings for a savory flavor.
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.
Green Pepper and Tofu Skin Shredded PorkA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring shredded pork, green peppers, and dried tofu skin, stir-fried to perfection.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.