Xima Tou Fish Restaurant (Aonan Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.8
No. 42 Dingkang Street
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. 42 Dingkang Street. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ume Plum Sauce Ice Tangyuan, Ice Tofu Pudding, Handcrafted Freshly Sliced 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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 42 Dingkang Street
- Popular dishes: Ume Plum Sauce Ice Tangyuan, Ice Tofu Pudding, Handcrafted Freshly Sliced Beef, Oil Rod Lemon Tea, Frog Legs
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Dishes
Ume Plum Sauce Ice TangyuanA chilled dessert featuring glutinous rice balls served with a tangy plum sauce, offering a refreshing and sweet-sour taste.
Ice Tofu PuddingIce tofu pudding is a refreshing dessert made from soft tofu combined with specially prepared syrup or fruit juice. The tofu is finely processed to achieve a silky, tender texture, then topped with chilled syrup or juice, preserving the original flavor of the tofu while adding a sweet, refreshing taste. It is especially cooling during summer.
Handcrafted Freshly Sliced BeefHand-cut fresh beef is made from fresh beef tenderloin or beef shank, sliced by hand and quickly cooked. It is usually prepared by stir-frying in a hot pan or boiling in a pot, preserving the beef's tender texture and original flavor.
Oil Rod Lemon TeaA refreshing drink made with fresh lemon slices, honey or sugar, green or oolong tea, and oil rod for a unique herbal flavor.
Frog LegsFrogs legs, known for their tender texture and delicious flavor, are the main ingredient in this dish. Typically stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic, the frogs' legs are carefully cooked to achieve a tender and richly flavored result—making it a nutritious and delightful delicacy.
White CatfishA dish made with fresh white catfish steamed with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, resulting in tender and flavorful fish.
Stone-ground Black Bean CurdStone-ground black bean curd is a soy product made primarily from black beans, ground using a stone mill and then cooked. To prepare it, black beans are soaked, ground into a pulp, filtered to remove residue, heated to boiling, and then a coagulant is added to solidify the soy milk into a tofu-like consistency. Finally, seasonings or side dishes can be added according to taste.
Fish Delight at XidamouA Chinese dish featuring fresh fish and vegetables, steamed and simmered in a savory sauce to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Yin-Yang Hot PotA double-boiled hot pot is a divided-style hot pot, typically split into two parts: one side with a clear or spicy broth, and the other with a different flavor (such as mushroom soup or tomato soup). Main ingredients include beef, lamb, seafood, vegetables, tofu products, and various meatballs, which are cooked in different broths.
Yellow CroakerYellow catfish is a dish made primarily from yellow catfish. The fish is cleaned, pan-fried until golden on both sides, then stewed or braised with chili, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings to infuse flavor into the flesh.
Black Fish FlowersA dish made from black fish sliced into flower shapes, stir-fried with aromatics and spices, known for its tender texture and spicy flavor.