Hu Ji Home-style Cuisine (Cross Street Branch)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 70 Shizi Street
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. 70 Shizi Street. 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, Pumpkin Pancake, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 70 Shizi Street
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Pumpkin Pancake, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot, Spring Rolls, Stir-Fried Snails
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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.
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato Slices is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced thinly and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Then, they are stir-fried in a dry pot with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Spring RollsSpring rolls are a traditional snack made by wrapping a thin dough wrapper around various fillings such as vegetables and meat, then rolling them into a cylindrical shape and deep-frying until golden and crispy. Common fillings include bean sprouts, carrots, cucumbers, and pork, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Stir-Fried SnailsStir-fried snails is a dish featuring snails as the main ingredient, cleaned and stir-fried with garlic, ginger, chili, salt, soy sauce, and cooking wine until fully cooked and flavorful.
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.
Old Vinegar JellyfishA cold dish made with jellyfish head, seasoned with vinegar, sugar, garlic, and cilantro. Crisp texture and tangy-sweet flavor.
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。
Sauce-Flavored BeefBraised beef in soy sauce is a dish primarily made with beef, carefully marinated and slow-cooked to allow the meat to fully absorb the aroma of the sauce. The beef is tender and juicy, enhanced by a specially prepared sauce that delivers a rich, savory flavor.
Taro BallsTaro Balls are made from fresh taro root mixed with meat or shrimp, forming soft and sweet dumplings often served in hot pots or steamed.