Ya Yuan Restaurant (Wenchang Bridge Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 1 Wenchang Bridge (East Main Gate of Southeast University)
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. 1 Wenchang Bridge (East Main Gate of Southeast University). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Grilled Fish.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 1 Wenchang Bridge (East Main Gate of Southeast University)
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Grilled Fish, Corn Pancake, Snail Stuffed with Pork
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Dishes
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
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.
Snail Stuffed with PorkA dish made by stuffing snails with pork filling and steaming them until tender, offering a rich blend of flavors.
Sour Beef SoupSour Soup Beef is a dish primarily made with beef rolls,辅料 including enoki mushrooms and yellow chili pepper sauce. The preparation involves boiling the enoki mushrooms and placing them at the bottom of a bowl, then stir-frying the yellow chili pepper sauce, adding broth or water, and cooking the beef rolls until done. Finally, the entire mixture with its sauce is poured into the bowl lined with enoki mushrooms.
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.
Nanjing Salted ChickenA traditional Nanjing dish made by boiling fresh chicken in seasoned salt water, resulting in tender and flavorful meat with a savory taste.
Sautéed Cabbage with Rice Noodles on Iron PlateSautéed cabbage with vermicelli is a dish made primarily from cabbage and vermicelli. Cabbage is shredded, and softened vermicelli is stir-fried together in a hot iron plate with seasonings like soy sauce, salt, and garlic, until the cabbage softens and the vermicelli absorbs the flavors, then garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Chicken SoupA soup made primarily with chicken, cooked slowly in water or broth with ginger slices and green onions. Add goji berries, red dates, or yam for richer flavor.