Chen's Pot King (Nanhu Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
Adjacent to Nanhu East Road Jianye Secondary Vocational School (and Nanhu No. 1 Middle School)
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 Adjacent to Nanhu East Road Jianye Secondary Vocational School (and Nanhu No. 1 Middle School). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three Delicacies Hot Pot, Beef Tendon, Pork Intestines.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Adjacent to Nanhu East Road Jianye Secondary Vocational School (and Nanhu No. 1 Middle School)
- Popular dishes: Three Delicacies Hot Pot, Beef Tendon, Pork Intestines, Pork Ear, Vegetarian Chicken
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Dishes
Three Delicacies Hot PotThree Delicacies Hot Pot is a stewed dish featuring various seafood and meats, typically including shrimp, fish fillets, pork or chicken, along with tofu, mushrooms, and greens, slowly simmered in a clay pot.
Beef TendonBeef tendon is a dish made primarily from牛's tendons, typically prepared by blanching, stewing, or braising to achieve a soft yet chewy texture. Common seasonings include green onions, ginger, soy sauce, and cooking wine, slowly simmered until fully flavored.
Pork IntestinesPork intestines are the digestive organs of pigs, cleaned and prepared for cooking by stewing, stir-frying, or boiling. Common methods include stir-frying or slow-cooking with chili, garlic, and ginger to enhance flavor and achieve a soft, tender texture.
Pork EarPork ears is a traditional Chinese dish, primarily made from pig's ears. After careful braising, the pork ears become chewy and firm, and when sliced, they reveal a unique texture. It is usually served with seasonings to enhance its flavor.
Vegetarian ChickenTofu skin, made from yellow soybeans, is the main ingredient in this vegetarian dish. It is soaked, cut into strips, rolled, and then steamed or boiled. During preparation, the tofu skin is shaped like a chicken and slowly stewed in a pot with water and seasonings to absorb the flavors.
Braised Beef Hot PotBraised beef in a clay pot is made with beef as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables like potatoes and carrots, and slow-cooked. Beef is blanched to remove odor, then simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar until tender.
Duck IntestinesDuck intestine, made primarily from fresh duck intestines, is carefully cleaned and processed to maintain its tender texture. It can typically be paired with various seasonings and cooking methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or grilling, creating a variety of delicious dishes. Its unique texture and rich nutrition make duck intestine one of the ingredients beloved by many diners.
Duck gizzardDuck gizzard, or duck stomach, is a nutritious traditional delicacy. It can be prepared in various ways, commonly by stewing or braising. Duck gizzard has a firm texture with a delicious, chewy taste and is rich in protein and various vitamins, offering benefits such as strengthening the spleen, stimulating appetite, and aiding digestion. When cooking, it can be enhanced with spices and seasonings to make it even more flavorful.