Nanjing Yi Wan Noodles (Lao Mendong Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.1
1st Floor, Wanguochun Chinese Restaurant, No. 8, Taojia 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 1st Floor, Wanguochun Chinese Restaurant, No. 8, Taojia Lane. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chinese Tea, Nanjing Salted Duck, Nanjing Yiwan Noodles.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: 1st Floor, Wanguochun Chinese Restaurant, No. 8, Taojia Lane
- Popular dishes: Chinese Tea, Nanjing Salted Duck, Nanjing Yiwan Noodles, Sizzling Eel丝, Braised Pork
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Dishes
Chinese TeaChinese tea is made primarily from tea leaves through processes like picking, withering, killing green, rolling, fermentation (for some types), and drying. Common teas include green, black, oolong, white, yellow, and dark teas. It's typically brewed with hot water, adjusting strength and temperature to taste.
Nanjing Salted DuckNanjing Salted Duck is a traditional dish made from fresh ducks, cured and boiled. Main ingredients are duck meat and salt, with spices like star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. The duck is marinated for hours, then poached to retain its tender flavor.
Nanjing Yiwan NoodlesA traditional Nanjing dish featuring hand-pulled noodles with beef, greens, and a savory sauce, known for its rich flavor and authentic local taste.
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Braised PorkA classic Chinese home-style dish made by braising pork belly until tender, with a rich, savory flavor and glossy finish.
Pork Rib NoodlesPork rib noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with pork ribs and noodles. To prepare it, the pork ribs are simmered until tender and juicy, resulting in a rich and aromatic broth. The noodles are then cooked separately and mixed with the rib broth, garnished with green onions and cilantro to create a nutritious and delicious noodle dish.
Osmanthus Rice CakeGuìhuā lāgāo is a traditional sweet made from glutinous rice flour and sticky rice flour, mixed with sugar and water to form a paste, then steamed. The batter is poured into molds, sprinkled with dried osmanthus flowers, and steamed until soft, chewy, and fragrant.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Old Braised NoodlesA traditional Chinese noodle dish made with noodles and various ingredients simmered in a rich, slow-cooked braising sauce.
Nanjing Mixed VegetablesA traditional Jiangnan vegetarian dish made with a variety of seasonal vegetables, stir-fried to retain crispness and natural flavors.