Folk Home-style Cuisine (Shuiximen Avenue Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 139-11 Shuiximen Avenue
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 No. 139-11 Shuiximen Avenue. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Szechuan Pepper Beef.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 139-11 Shuiximen Avenue
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Szechuan Pepper Beef, Authentic Guqiao Sour Fish, Huaiyang Stir-Fry
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Dishes
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Szechuan Pepper BeefHangzhou pepper beef is a dish primarily made with beef tenderloin and Hangzhou peppers. To prepare, first cut the beef into strips and marinate with seasonings until flavorful. Then, slice the Hangzhou peppers into segments. Next, heat oil in a wok, quickly stir-fry the beef strips until they change color, add the pepper segments, and continue to stir-fry. Finally, season with salt and soy sauce as needed, stir well, and serve.
Authentic Guqiao Sour FishAuthentic Guqiao Sour Fish features fresh carp simmered with sour vegetables and spices, resulting in tender fish and a tangy, spicy broth—classic Sichuan flavor.
Huaiyang Stir-FryA classic Huaiyang dish made with pork, green pepper, and carrot, stir-fried quickly with garlic for a fresh and savory taste.
Grilled FishGrilled fish is made from fresh fish, marinated and then grilled on a rack until golden and crispy. It is served with a variety of vegetables and spices, creating an appealing color and aroma.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
Spicy Stir-fried Pork Kidney SlicesA spicy stir-fry dish made with pork kidney slices, vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
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.
Flavorful Small Black FungusA refreshing dish made with small black fungus tossed in a savory sauce of garlic, chili, and soy, offering a crisp texture and balanced flavor.