Yu Chuan
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
Room 105, No. 12, Er Tiao Lane
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 Room 105, No. 12, Er Tiao Lane. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chuan-Yu Mao Xue Wang, Mixed Crucian Carp, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: Room 105, No. 12, Er Tiao Lane
- Popular dishes: Chuan-Yu Mao Xue Wang, Mixed Crucian Carp, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices, Wok-style Potato Shreds, Spicy猪腰 Stir-fry
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Dishes
Chuan-Yu Mao Xue WangChuan-Yu Maoxuewang is a hot pot dish featuring duck blood, tripe, yellow throat, bean sprouts, and tofu skin. Ingredients are blanched or cooked first, then stir-fried with beef tallow base, added to broth, and simmered until flavorful.
Mixed Crucian CarpA cold dish made by mixing steamed or boiled crucian carp with seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and chili oil, resulting in a fresh and delicate flavor.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Wok-style Potato ShredsStir-fried potato shreds, a home-style dish made from potatoes, are soaked in water to remove excess starch before quick frying. Seasoned with葱, garlic, and chili, it's cooked at high heat for a crisp texture.
Spicy猪腰 Stir-frySpicy猪腰 is a traditional dish made primarily from pig kidneys, which are skillfully sliced into decorative patterns and then quickly stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The key to preparation lies in mastering the heat control to maintain the tender texture of the pig kidneys.
Frog LegsFrogs legs, known for their tender texture and delicious flavor, are the main ingredient in this dish. Typically stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic, the frogs' legs are carefully cooked to achieve a tender and richly flavored result—making it a nutritious and delightful delicacy.
Stir-fried Pork Kidney and LiverA stir-fry dish featuring pork kidneys and liver, sliced and marinated with wine and starch, then quickly cooked with green peppers and onions.
Garlic Pork SlicesGarlic pork is a cold dish made with fatty pork belly as the main ingredient, combined with garlic paste, soy sauce, chili oil, and other seasonings. The pork belly is boiled until tender, sliced thinly, and then drizzled with a specially prepared garlic sauce.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.