Gao Family Dumplings and Rice Balls
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 92 Yingtian West Road, Shop No. 27, Outside Hongyuan Market
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. 92 Yingtian West Road, Shop No. 27, Outside Hongyuan Market. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Tea Egg, Large Fresh Meat Dumplings, Solid Glutinous Rice Balls.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 92 Yingtian West Road, Shop No. 27, Outside Hongyuan Market
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Tea Egg, Large Fresh Meat Dumplings, Solid Glutinous Rice Balls, Signature Dumplings, Special Glutinous Rice Balls
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Dishes
Five-Spice Tea EggFive-spice tea eggs are a traditional snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs, gently cracking the shells, then simmering them together with tea and five-spice powder to allow the eggs to fully absorb the tea and five-spice flavors.
Large Fresh Meat DumplingsLarge fresh meat dumplings are a traditional Chinese snack made with pork as the main ingredient, mixed with scallions and ginger, wrapped in thin dough, and boiled in water. They have a tender texture and rich broth.
Solid Glutinous Rice BallsSolid glutinous rice balls are a traditional Chinese dessert made from glutinous rice flour and filled with red bean paste, sesame, or fruit, then steamed or boiled.
Signature DumplingsFresh pork and shrimp dumplings, hand-folded and boiled in a clear broth, served with scallions and sesame oil.
Special Glutinous Rice BallsMade from glutinous rice flour with sweet fillings like red bean or sesame, shaped into balls and boiled—traditional and delicious.
芝麻汤圆芝麻汤圆是以糯米粉制成外皮，包裹炒香的黑芝麻馅料，煮熟后口感软糯，芝麻香气浓郁的传统甜点。
Wucai TangyuanA traditional Chinese dessert made with fresh shepherd's purse and glutinous rice flour, filled with a savory herb and pork mixture, then steamed or boiled until soft and fragrant.
Remember to Add Chili OilThe dish 'Remember to Add Chili Oil' is a dish mainly made with vegetables or meat and seasoned with special chili oil. The main ingredients include tofu, chicken, and vegetables. It is cooked by stir-frying or stewing, with a spicy flavor as the main taste.
Red Bean Glutinous Rice BallsRed bean glutinous rice balls are a traditional dessert made from glutinous rice balls and cooked red bean paste. The rice balls are formed by kneading glutinous rice flour into small spheres, then boiled and served mixed with the red bean paste.
Black Sesame FillingBlack sesame filling is primarily made from roasted black sesame seeds, sugar, and oil. After grinding the black sesame into powder, it is mixed and stirred evenly with sugar and oil to create a smooth paste, commonly used in making mooncakes, pastries, or tangyuan.