Lao Zao Tai (Nanjing Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
Opposite No. 19 West Yujinxiang Road, adjacent to Mengzhilan百合Huafu
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 Opposite No. 19 West Yujinxiang Road, adjacent to Mengzhilan百合Huafu. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Earth Pot Grass Carp, Stove Pot Chicken, 地锅黑鱼.
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: 4.4
- Address: Opposite No. 19 West Yujinxiang Road, adjacent to Mengzhilan百合Huafu
- Popular dishes: Earth Pot Grass Carp, Stove Pot Chicken, 地锅黑鱼, Home-style Tofu, Fried Tofu Puffs
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Dishes
Earth Pot Grass CarpA Chinese home-style dish featuring fresh grass carp cooked in an iron pot with potatoes and peppers, resulting in tender fish and rich, savory broth.
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.
地锅黑鱼地锅黑鱼以鲜活黑鱼为主料,配以土豆、青椒、洋葱等辅料,先将黑鱼切块焯水,再与辅料一同在铁锅中炖煮,最后加入调料焖制而成。成菜汤汁浓郁,鱼肉嫩滑,配菜吸味。
Home-style TofuHome-style tofu is a Chinese dish primarily made with tofu, often enhanced with minced pork, diced chicken, or shrimp to add texture. The tofu is first pan-fried until golden on both sides, then combined with ingredients and seasonings such as soy sauce, garlic, and ginger slices, and slowly simmered until flavorful. Finally, the sauce is reduced to finish the dish.
Fried Tofu PuffsFried tofu is a deep-fried dish made by cutting tofu into cubes, coating them in starch or flour, and frying until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining soft inside.
Lao Mo and San ZiLao mo is a thin flatbread made from flour and cooked on a griddle, while san zi is fried noodle strands. Together, they form a traditional northern Chinese snack with a satisfying texture.
Stewed LambA Chinese dish made by stewing lamb with vegetables like carrots and potatoes, resulting in a rich, tender, and flavorful meal.
Sui Ning Cold Vermicelli SaladA cold dish made with mung bean vermicelli, mixed with cucumber, carrot, and cilantro, dressed in a tangy and spicy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and garlic.
Sui Ning Rolled PancakeSui Ning Ju Juan is a traditional dish from Sui Ning County, Jiangsu Province, made with eggs, minced pork, and scallions and ginger. Eggs are mixed with meat, seasoned, spread into a thin pancake in a flat pan, then rolled and sliced for serving.
Sui Ning SausageSui Ning sausage is a traditional cured meat from Suining, Jiangsu, made from pork seasoned with salt, sugar, and soy sauce, then stuffed into casings and air-dried or smoked. It has a savory-sweet flavor and firm texture.
Lamb and Egg Stir-fryA popular home-style dish made by stir-frying diced lamb with beaten eggs, resulting in a savory and tender texture.