Chen's Earth Food Restaurant (Yue'an Street Store)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 3.7
Floor 1, Yue'an Life Plaza, No. 2 Yanshan Road
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 Floor 1, Yue'an Life Plaza, No. 2 Yanshan Road. 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: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Free-range egg, Stir-fried Hangzhou Napa Cabbage.
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: 3.7
- Address: Floor 1, Yue'an Life Plaza, No. 2 Yanshan Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Free-range egg, Stir-fried Hangzhou Napa Cabbage, Stir-Fried Oilseed Mustard Greens, Braised Young Chicken
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Dishes
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.
Free-range eggFree-range eggs from chickens raised outdoors have deeper yolk color and a delicate texture. They can be prepared by boiling, frying, or steaming to preserve their natural flavor.
Stir-fried Hangzhou Napa CabbageClear stir-fried Hangzhou cabbage is a home-style dish using Hangzhou cabbage as the main ingredient. After washing, the cabbage is cut into segments and quickly stir-fried in hot oil, then seasoned with an appropriate amount of salt to maintain the vegetable's crisp and tender texture.
Stir-Fried Oilseed Mustard GreensA simple and healthy dish made by stir-frying fresh oilseed mustard greens with garlic, resulting in a crisp and refreshing side vegetable.
Braised Young ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking young chicken with soy sauce, sugar, and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Pork BunA meat bun is a type of dough-based pastry made primarily from flour, typically filled with seasoned pork or other meats. The filling is wrapped in dough, then fermented and steamed to create a soft, white outer skin and a savory, juicy interior. It is usually shaped into a semicircle or a circle.
Chrysanthemum Leaf SoupA clear soup made from fresh chrysanthemum leaves, often with lean meat or egg white, known for its mild flavor and health benefits.
Vegetable WrapA traditional Chinese dumpling made by wrapping vegetable filling in dough, using ingredients like flour, cabbage, carrot, and pork, prepared through kneading, rolling, stuffing, and steaming.
Stir-fried Squid with Garlic ShootsA classic Chinese dish featuring tender squid and crisp garlic shoots stir-fried in a savory sauce, often seasoned with garlic and ginger.