味状元·地锅鸡·地锅鱼(大行宫店)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 35 Wenchang 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 No. 35 Wenchang Lane. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stewed Pork Ribs in Clay Pot, Stewed Beef in Earthen Pot, Stir-Fried Bullfrog in Earthen Pot.
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: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 35 Wenchang Lane
- Popular dishes: Stewed Pork Ribs in Clay Pot, Stewed Beef in Earthen Pot, Stir-Fried Bullfrog in Earthen Pot, Crispy Pork Strips, Cucumber Salad
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Dishes
Stewed Pork Ribs in Clay PotStir-fried spare ribs in a clay pot is a dish featuring pork ribs as the main ingredient, typically boiled and then stewed with potatoes and green peppers, finally pan-fried in an iron pot until slightly charred for tender meat and rich flavor.
Stewed Beef in Earthen PotA Chinese dish featuring beef stewed with potatoes and peppers in an earthen pot, served with crispy cornbread around the edges.
Stir-Fried Bullfrog in Earthen PotStir-fried bullfrog in a clay pot is a dish primarily featuring bullfrog as the main ingredient, accompanied by side ingredients such as potatoes, green peppers, and onions. The bullfrogs are first blanched, then stir-fried together with seasonings, and finally simmered in an iron pot until fully infused with flavor, allowing the ingredients to absorb the rich broth thoroughly.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a simple cold dish with fresh cucumber as the main ingredient. After washing and lightly pounding the cucumber, add garlic, cilantro, and other seasonings, then drizzle with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well and serve.
Signature Pot-Braised Head-on CarpFresh carp is deep-fried and then stewed with garlic, ginger, scallions, and fermented bean paste, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender meat with rich, savory flavor.
Signature Pot-Braised GooseA signature dish featuring slow-cooked goose with potatoes and peppers in a cast-iron pot, delivering rich, savory flavors.
Signature Earth Pot ChickenA traditional Chinese dish featuring chicken and vegetables cooked in an iron pot, known for its rich flavor and tender meat.
Lemon Chicken FeetLemon chicken feet is a cold dish made by marinating boiled chicken feet with lemon, garlic, ginger, chili, and vinegar for a crisp, tangy flavor with a refreshing lemon aroma.
Corn CakeCorn cakes are made from cornmeal mixed with water and flour, formed into dough, rolled into rounds, and pan-fried against the pot's wall. A pinch of salt is added during preparation. One side is crispy and aromatic, while the other remains soft and comforting.
Century EggCentury egg, also known as preserved egg or pine-pattern egg, is made by curing eggs—usually duck or chicken eggs—in a mixture of alkaline substances and clay. The egg white becomes gel-like with dark patterns, while the yolk turns deep green or gray-black and becomes thicker in texture.