Zhong Wu Xiao Guan · Authentic Xuzhou Cuisine (Jinchuang Book City Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Ground Floor, Building C, Dongding Building, No. 657 Zhujiang 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 Ground Floor, Building C, Dongding Building, No. 657 Zhujiang Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Free-range Chicken Stew, Shredded Potatoes, Stove Pot Chicken.
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: 4.7
- Address: Ground Floor, Building C, Dongding Building, No. 657 Zhujiang Road
- Popular dishes: Free-range Chicken Stew, Shredded Potatoes, Stove Pot Chicken, Small Fish with Chili, Sweet Potato Caramelized
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Dishes
Free-range Chicken StewFree-range chicken stewed slowly in a clay pot with ginger, scallions, and a touch of cooking wine for a rich, tender flavor.
Shredded PotatoesShredded potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them into thin strips, then stir-frying with oil. Typically, garlic and chili are added to enhance the aroma, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Small Fish with ChiliA home-style dish made with small fish and chili, stir-fried to bring out a savory and slightly spicy flavor.
Sweet Potato CaramelizedA traditional Chinese dessert made by deep-frying sweet potatoes and coating them in hot sugar syrup to create a glossy, stringy texture when pulled.
Xuzhou Lamb SoupXuzhou mutton soup uses fresh mutton as the main ingredient, with a broth made from mutton bones and seasoned with ginger slices and green onions. The stewed soup turns milky white, with rich flavor, tender mutton, and delicious broth.
Stir-Fried Tofu PuffsA Chinese dish made by stir-frying tofu puffs filled with minced meat and vegetables, known for its crispy exterior and savory filling.
Braised Pork with Cabbage and VermicelliA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring pork belly, cabbage, and vermicelli simmered together for a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Pork Intestines in Clay PotStewed pork intestines in a clay pot, cleaned and slow-cooked with scallions, ginger, garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The intestines are tender and flavorful, with rich broth often served with bean sprouts, potatoes, or vermicelli.
Braised Mandarin Fish (Standard)A traditional Chinese dish made with fresh mandarin fish braised in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Braised Pork BallsA traditional Chinese dish made of pork meatballs braised in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and glossy.
Mutton SoupMutton soup is made primarily with mutton, combined with适量 of spices and vegetables, and simmered to perfection. The broth is clear, the meat is tender, the flavor is rich and full-bodied, and it is highly nutritious.
Stir-Fried Sea Bass with GarlicGarlic stir-fried sea bass is a dish made with sea bass as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a large amount of minced garlic. The sea bass is cut into pieces and marinated, then pan-fried in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Minced garlic is added to stir-fry until fragrant, followed by seasonings such as soy sauce and cooking wine, which are stirred evenly to allow the fish to absorb the garlic and seasoning flavors.
Sour Cabbage with LambSuancai Yangrou is a dish made primarily with mutton and sour cabbage. Mutton chunks are stewed with soaked sour cabbage over low heat until the meat is tender and the flavors are well blended, resulting in a rich broth.
Flavorful EggplantFragrant eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then stir-fried with a specially prepared seasoning to create a unique flavor.