Jiangyan Lou (Yuhuatai Yunjinxiang Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Building 3, No. 19 Yukinso Road, Yuhua Subdistrict (next to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Building 3, No. 19 Yukinso Road, Yuhua Subdistrict (next to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nanjing Home-Brined Salted Duck, Southern Guangdong Steak Cubes, Southern Guangdong Beef Cubes.
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: Building 3, No. 19 Yukinso Road, Yuhua Subdistrict (next to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China)
- Popular dishes: Nanjing Home-Brined Salted Duck, Southern Guangdong Steak Cubes, Southern Guangdong Beef Cubes, Four Seasons Handmade Lion's Head Meatballs, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Nanjing Home-Brined Salted DuckNanjing Home-Brined Salted Duck is a traditional duck dish. The main ingredient is a whole dressed duck. The basic preparation involves cleaning the duck, then rubbing it inside and out with a mixture of salt and Sichuan peppercorns for curing. It is then soaked for several hours in a brine made by simmering salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, scallions, ginger, and other spices. Afterward, the duck is hung to air-dry the skin before being poached in plain water until cooked. The finished dish features savory, flavorful meat with a firm texture, white skin, tender flesh, and a subtle aromatic spice note.
Southern Guangdong Steak CubesA Cantonese dish featuring tender beef cubes stir-fried with onions and bell peppers, seasoned with soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Southern Guangdong Beef CubesA Cantonese dish featuring tender beef cubes stir-fried with onions and peppers, seasoned with soy sauce and oyster sauce.
Four Seasons Handmade Lion's Head MeatballsA traditional Chinese dish made with minced pork shaped into large meatballs and slowly stewed until tender, offering a rich, savory flavor.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Steamed Mandarin FishSteamed mandarin fish is a dish made with fresh mandarin fish as the main ingredient, seasoned with ingredients such as ginger threads and scallion segments, and prepared by steaming. After cleaning the mandarin fish, make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish body, place it in a steamer, add ginger threads and scallion segments, and steam over high heat until cooked.
Crispy Pigeon with Juicy FleshCrispy pigeon with juicy flesh, marinated and deep-fried to perfection, a classic Cantonese dish.
Crispy Radish PeelCrispy radish peel is a dish primarily made from radish skin, which becomes refreshing and delicious through pickling and seasoning. In the preparation process, the radish peels are first washed and cut, then mixed with appropriate seasonings for pickling, and finally blended evenly before serving.
Boiled Freshwater ShrimpA Cantonese dish featuring fresh shrimp briefly boiled in water and served with ginger-scallion soy sauce, highlighting the natural sweetness and tenderness of the shrimp.
Young Watercress Stir-fried PufferfishFresh young watercress stir-fried with pufferfish. The tender pufferfish meat pairs perfectly with the crisp, fresh flavor of watercress. Requires careful preparation to remove toxins.
Egg Yolk Lion's Head MeatballsEgg yolk lion's head is a large meatball made from pork mince, coated with egg yolk sauce or fried salted egg yolk crumbs, then deep-fried or steamed. Main ingredients include pork mince, eggs, scallion and ginger paste, and seasonings. The finished dish has a golden color and a soft, tender texture.
Braised Pork Steamed Lishui Fragrant TaroA dish featuring braised pork and steamed Lishui fragrant taro, combining savory meat with sweet, soft tuber.
Nanjing Vegetarian Roast ChickenA vegetarian dish made from tofu skin and mushrooms, slow-braised to mimic the flavor of roasted chicken, popular in Nanjing cuisine.