Shitang Courtyard
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 8, Gujing 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 No. 8, Gujing Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Blowfish and Tofu Stew, Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork Belly.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 8, Gujing Road
- Popular dishes: Chopped Chili Fish Head, Blowfish and Tofu Stew, Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork Belly, Stir-fried Eggs with Locust Blossoms, Bamboo Shoots Braised with Pork
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Dishes
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Blowfish and Tofu StewBlowfish and tofu stewed together, resulting in tender fish and flavorful tofu soaked in savory broth.
Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork BellyMeigancai Braised Pork is a dish primarily made with pork belly and meigancai (fermented black mustard greens). The pork belly is cut into pieces, blanched, then simmered together with the meigancai until the meat becomes tender and the meigancai absorbs the rich pork flavor. Finally, the pork pieces are neatly arranged in a serving dish and topped with the flavorful broth.
Stir-fried Eggs with Locust BlossomsA traditional Chinese dish made by stir-frying fresh locust blossoms with eggs, resulting in a fragrant and tender flavor.
Bamboo Shoots Braised with PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking bamboo shoots and pork belly until tender, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Young RoosterA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking young rooster with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Braised Wild DuckBraised wild duck is a dish featuring wild duck as the main ingredient, blanched and then stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar, slowly simmered until tender with a thickened sauce.
Braised Crucian CarpBraised crucian carp is a Chinese dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until the sauce thickens and the fish absorbs the flavors.
Lotus Root CakeLotus root cake is a traditional Chinese snack made by mixing fresh lotus root slices with minced meat, coating in starch, and deep-frying until crispy.
Wild EelWild eel is a delicacy made from fresh, wild-caught eels, typically stir-fried or braised to highlight its tender and flavorful meat.
Wild Shepherd's Purse Egg DumplingsWild shepherd's purse and eggs are shaped into dumplings, offering a fresh and savory taste.