Old Sichuan Spicy Hot Pot (Xinhua West Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 221, Xinhua West 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. 221, Xinhua West 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: Cabbage, Bamboo Fungus Root, Secret-Recipe Chili Oil.
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. 221, Xinhua West Road
- Popular dishes: Cabbage, Bamboo Fungus Root, Secret-Recipe Chili Oil, Glass Noodles, Wood Ear Mushroom
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Dishes
CabbageCabbage is a common leafy vegetable made of tightly packed layers. It's usually sliced or shredded after washing and can be stir-fried, boiled, stewed, or served cold. Common dishes include stir-frying with meat, garlic, and chili, or using it in soups and pickles.
Bamboo Fungus RootBamboo fungus root is a delicacy made by stir-frying the base of bamboo mushrooms with garlic and green peppers, resulting in a crisp and savory dish.
Secret-Recipe Chili OilSpecial chili oil made from dried chilies, roasted and ground into powder, then mixed with spices like star anise, Sichuan pepper, and cassia bark, and fried in hot oil. Flavor is enhanced by precise control of oil temperature and time, resulting in a bright red, aromatic chili oil.
Glass NoodlesGlass noodles are thin, elongated food products primarily made from mung bean, sweet potato, or potato starch, and are produced by steaming and sun-drying. During preparation, the starch slurry is heated to solidify, then cut into fine strands and dried. Before eating, they must be soaked in warm water and can be stir-fried, boiled, mixed, or used in soups, often paired with meats, vegetables, and seafood.
Wood Ear MushroomBamboo fungus is a common edible mushroom, typically used fresh and cleaned before stir-frying, boiling, stewing, or as an ingredient in other dishes. Often cooked with meat, vegetables, or eggs to preserve its tender texture.
Radish DumplingsA traditional Chinese dish made from grated radish mixed with starch and seasonings, shaped into balls and steamed until tender.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are made from fresh lotus roots, washed and sliced, then combined with seasonings such as garlic and chili peppers, and cooked by stir-frying or served cold. The dish showcases the natural white color of the lotus root slices, offering a crisp and tender texture—making it a refreshing home-style delicacy.
Fresh KonjacA dish made from fresh konjac tubers, blanched and tossed with garlic, chili, and seasonings for a light, refreshing flavor.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
Spicy Hot PotSpicy hot pot is a Chinese fast food dish primarily made with various vegetables, meats, and soy products. Ingredients include tofu skin, greens, meat slices, fish balls, etc., which are quickly cooked at high temperature to preserve their original flavors. Finally, a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce is poured over, and seasonings and sesame seeds are sprinkled on top to complete the dish.