Old Nanjing Local Cuisine (Zhushan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Room 101, Building 18, Pinming Yuan
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 101, Building 18, Pinming Yuan. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Generation Braised Pork Belly, Braised Young Rooster, Dry-Boiled Seafood Vermicelli.
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: 4.7
- Address: Room 101, Building 18, Pinming Yuan
- Popular dishes: Three-Generation Braised Pork Belly, Braised Young Rooster, Dry-Boiled Seafood Vermicelli, Dry Pot Huangshan Bamboo Shoots, Braised Fish Head with Rice Cake
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Dishes
Three-Generation Braised Pork BellySlow-cooked pork belly with a secret family recipe, featuring caramelized sugar and savory seasonings for a rich, tender dish.
Braised Young RoosterHome-style stewed young rooster is a traditional dish made primarily with young rooster, typically cut into pieces and simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. Soy sauce and cooking wine are added for flavor, then slowly braised over low heat until the meat becomes tender and fully infused with taste.
Dry-Boiled Seafood VermicelliA dish made with fresh seafood like shrimp, squid, and clams mixed with vermicelli, stir-fried without sauce for a rich, savory flavor.
Dry Pot Huangshan Bamboo ShootsA dish featuring fresh Huangshan bamboo shoots stir-fried with pork, chili, and garlic in a dry pot, delivering a crisp texture and rich aroma.
Braised Fish Head with Rice CakeA traditional Chinese dish featuring a fresh fish head braised slowly with glutinous rice cakes, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
Spicy Mala FishSpicy numbing fish features fresh grass carp, seasoned with Sichuan pepper, chili, ginger, garlic, and green onion. The fish is marinated, pan-fried until slightly crispy, then stewed with aromatic numbing spices to retain tenderness and flavor.
Stewed Beef in PotStewed beef in pot is a dish made with beef as the main ingredient, cooked slowly with seasonings. The main ingredients include beef, ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, with a delicious and tender texture.
Crispy Juicy PigeonCrispy Juicy Pigeon is made from tender young pigeon, marinated, air-dried, and deep-fried to achieve a golden, crunchy skin while keeping the meat moist and flavorful.
Lianhu Red Bean Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional sweet dessert made with glutinous rice balls filled with red bean paste, served in a sweet syrup or with osmanthus sugar sauce, known for its soft texture and rich flavor.
Jinling Vegetable SaladJinling Vegetable Salad is made with fresh lettuce, cucumber, carrot, and purple cabbage, dressed with a special sauce. It has a refreshing taste and is rich in nutrition.