Mother-in-Law's Hotel
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 99 Yuandong 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. 99 Yuandong Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Big Hand Holding Little Hand, Salted Pepper Shrimp, Crispy Spicy Cicada.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 99 Yuandong Road
- Popular dishes: Big Hand Holding Little Hand, Salted Pepper Shrimp, Crispy Spicy Cicada, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin, Bafengtang Prawn
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Dishes
Big Hand Holding Little HandThis dish features chicken thigh meat and potatoes as its main ingredients. The chicken thighs are cut into pieces and alternately layered with potato slices in a dish, then steamed. The chicken is tender and the potatoes are soft and fluffy, complementing each other perfectly.
Salted Pepper ShrimpBlack pepper salt shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp that are marinated and then deep-fried until the surface becomes crispy, followed by stir-frying with black pepper salt seasoning. The main ingredients include shrimp, black pepper salt powder, and辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the shrimp meat remains tender while the outer layer absorbs a rich, aromatic black pepper salt flavor.
Crispy Spicy CicadaA crispy and spicy dish made from cicadas, deep-fried to perfection with a savory, numbingly hot flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Bafengtang PrawnPrawn dishes in the Bafang Tang style are made primarily with large prawns, fried with garlic paste and breadcrumbs. The prawns are deveined and marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. They are then stir-fried together with garlic, chili, and breadcrumbs to create a deliciously crunchy Bafang Tang flavor.
Nanjing Lion's Head MeatballsA traditional Nanjing dish made of seasoned pork meatballs slowly braised in broth until tender and flavorful.
Flavorful Lamb RibsFlavorful lamb chops are marinated with garlic, ginger, cooking wine, soy sauce, and spices, then pan-seared or grilled. The result is a crispy exterior with a tender, aromatic interior.
Spicy SnailsA spicy stir-fried dish made with freshwater snails and chili peppers, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Braised Pork Belly with AbaloneAbalone braised pork is a traditional delicacy made primarily with abalone and fatty pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until browned, adding seasonings, and slow-cooking until the meat becomes tender. Finally, abalone is added to simmer together, allowing the seafood flavor of the abalone to perfectly blend with the rich taste of the braised pork.