Spicy Sister Sichuan Cuisine (Xiyuan Road Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
No. 255-4 Xinhua Road
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 No. 255-4 Xinhua Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Chicken, Steamed Tofu Dumplings, Spicy Duck Head Hot Pot.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 255-4 Xinhua Road
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Steamed Tofu Dumplings, Spicy Duck Head Hot Pot, Pickled Vegetable Fish, Zongzi Braised Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, supplemented by peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried together with roasted peanuts and spices, finally seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
Steamed Tofu DumplingsA dish made by wrapping minced meat in soft tofu and steaming until tender, offering a delicate flavor and smooth texture.
Spicy Duck Head Hot PotDry Pot Duck Head is a dish that uses duck heads as the main ingredient. After marinating, the duck heads are stir-fried with various spices and chili peppers, then slowly cooked in a dry pot to allow the duck heads to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
Pickled Vegetable FishA dish featuring fresh fish fillets and pickled vegetables, known for its tangy and spicy flavor. The fish is tender and the broth rich with fermented vegetable aroma.
Zongzi Braised Pork RibsA traditional Chinese dish combining glutinous rice dumplings with braised pork ribs, offering a rich blend of textures and flavors.
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.
Egg Yolk Rice CrackersEgg yolk rice crackers are a traditional Chinese snack made from rice, baked into crispy rice crackers, then coated with fragrant egg yolk sauce. The crackers are crunchy while the egg yolk is smooth and creamy, creating a unique texture when combined.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
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.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Spicy Frog LegsSpicy frog legs are made with fresh frog legs as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and chili peppers. First, the frog legs are cleaned thoroughly, then stir-fried together with spices and chili peppers until fully flavored.