Qiu Jiangnan (Nanjing First Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.2
Building B, Himalaya Business Center, Intersection of Jinyang East Street and Mingcheng Avenue
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 Building B, Himalaya Business Center, Intersection of Jinyang East Street and Mingcheng Avenue. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Flavor River Prawns, Bamboo Shoot Dry with Black Pork, Salted Pork Rib Stewed with Kelp.
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: Building B, Himalaya Business Center, Intersection of Jinyang East Street and Mingcheng Avenue
- Popular dishes: Five-Flavor River Prawns, Bamboo Shoot Dry with Black Pork, Salted Pork Rib Stewed with Kelp, Stir-fried Wannan Tofu, Four Fortune Meatballs
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Dishes
Five-Flavor River PrawnsFresh river prawns are deep-fried and stir-fried with a sauce made from five-spice ingredients (star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, bay leaf, dried chili), soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar. The dish features bright red color, crispy shells, tender meat, and a complex flavor combining salty, sweet, sour, spicy, and numbing tastes.
Bamboo Shoot Dry with Black PorkA dish featuring dried bamboo shoots from Qiandao Lake and black pork, slowly braised to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Salted Pork Rib Stewed with KelpA savory dish of salted pork ribs simmered with kelp, resulting in a rich, flavorful stew.
Stir-fried Wannan TofuStir-fried Wannan tofu made with local Wannan-style bean curd and vegetables like green and red peppers, quickly stir-fried for a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Four Fortune MeatballsA classic Chinese dish made of seasoned pork meatballs, deep-fried and braised in a savory sauce, symbolizing good fortune.
Spicy Numbing Double CrispA Sichuan dish featuring pork stomach and chicken gizzard, stir-fried with Sichuan peppercorns and chili for a numbing, spicy flavor and crisp texture.
Stir-fried Locust Blossoms with EggsA simple and fragrant dish made by stir-frying fresh locust blossoms with eggs, resulting in a delicate and savory flavor.
Jiangnan Braised AssortmentA cold dish featuring a variety of ingredients like tofu skin, vegetarian chicken, egg dumplings, pork trotters, and duck gizzards, slow-cooked in a secret braising sauce for rich flavor.
Fanshi Meatball StewA savory stew made with pork meatballs and vermicelli, simmered with vegetables in a rich broth.
Braised Mountain Mushrooms in Clay PotA delicately prepared dish featuring mountain mushrooms simmered slowly in a clay pot with garlic and ginger, resulting in rich aroma and tender texture.
Braised Large Fish Head from Anhui ReservoirMade with a large fish head from the reservoir in southern Anhui, braised slowly with ginger, scallions, garlic, and fermented bean paste for a rich, savory flavor.
Pickled Vegetable Stewed Pork IntestinesPickled vegetable stew with pork intestines features cleaned intestines slow-cooked with pickled vegetables, resulting in tender, flavorful intestines infused with the tangy aroma of the pickles.
Steamed Chicken with Lotus LeafA tender young rooster steamed in lotus leaf, resulting in a delicate, fragrant dish with natural flavors preserved.
Stir-fried Chicken Head Cabbage with Rapeseed OilA simple and nutritious dish made by stir-frying chicken head cabbage with rapeseed oil, resulting in a fresh and savory flavor.
Wild Vegetable Fish Ball SoupA savory soup made with fish balls and fresh wild vegetables, simmered to perfection for a light yet flavorful dish.
Salmon Roe Braised Fish BladderA dish featuring fish bladder braised with fresh salmon roe, offering a rich and savory taste.
Huangshan Classic Stinky Mandarin FishA signature Huizhou dish made by fermenting mandarin fish, then stewed with garlic, ginger, and chili for a rich, savory flavor.