Old Qinhuai Nanjing Cuisine
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 19 Dinghuaimen Street
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. 19 Dinghuaimen Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Premium Snowflake Beef Cubes, Spicy Squid Tentacles in Dry Pot, Signature Spicy Frog Legs.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 19 Dinghuaimen Street
- Popular dishes: Premium Snowflake Beef Cubes, Spicy Squid Tentacles in Dry Pot, Signature Spicy Frog Legs, Clam Steamed Egg, Black fungus stir-fried with yam
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Dishes
Premium Snowflake Beef CubesPremium snowflake beef cubes marinated and stir-fried quickly, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a rich flavor.
Spicy Squid Tentacles in Dry PotDry Pot Squid Tentacles is a dish featuring squid tentacles as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables like green pepper, red pepper, and onion, stir-fried quickly at high heat. The tentacles are cut into segments, then stir-fried in a dry pot with seasonings and vegetables to absorb the flavors fully.
Signature Spicy Frog LegsSignature Mouthwatering Frog dish made with fresh frogs, paired with bean sprouts, lettuce, wood ear mushrooms, and seasoned with doubanjiang, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns, finished with hot oil to enhance aroma.
Clam Steamed EggA delicate dish made by steaming clams and eggs together, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Black fungus stir-fried with yamBlack fungus stir-fried with yam is a home-style dish using dried black fungus and yam as main ingredients. Soak the fungus, wash it, peel and slice the yam, then stir-fry yam first, add fungus, and season.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Xiang-style MaoxuewangA spicy and flavorful Hunan-style dish made with duck blood, beef tripe, yellow throat, and vegetables, stir-fried in a rich chili and Sichuan pepper sauce.
Boiled Freshwater ShrimpA Cantonese dish featuring fresh shrimp briefly boiled in water and served with ginger-scallion soy sauce, highlighting the natural sweetness and tenderness of the shrimp.
Qinhuai Stir-Fry SupremeA classic Suzhou dish featuring shrimp, squid, chicken breast, peas, and carrots stir-fried quickly for a fresh, tender taste.
Qinhuai Stir-Fried ChickenQinhuai stir-fried chicken is made with chicken, green and red peppers, and garlic, quickly stir-fried over high heat to highlight its fresh, spicy aroma and tender texture.
Braised Fish HeadBraised fish head is a dish featuring fish head as the main ingredient, typically using bighead or silver carp heads, pan-fried and then slowly stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions.
Braised CatfishA Chinese dish made by braising catfish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Old Nanjing Earthen Stove Rice CrackerMade from high-quality rice and traditionally baked in an earthen stove over low heat, Old Nanjing Earth Stove Rice Cracker features a crispy exterior and soft interior with rich roasted aroma and rice fragrance, a classic traditional snack from the Jiangnan region.
Old Nanjing Stuffed PorkOld Nanjing stuffed pork is a traditional Chinese dish made with fatty pork, processed through boiling, frying, and steaming. It features a soft and tender texture with a balanced flavor of soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine.
Crispy Beef RibsCrispy beef ribs made by slow-cooking tender beef ribs and frying them until the skin becomes crunchy, offering a rich texture contrast.
Soft Tendon Stir-FryA dish made with tender pork or beef tripe, sliced and quickly stir-fried with garlic and ginger, resulting in a soft and flavorful texture.
Pan-Fried ShrimpA dish of fresh shrimp pan-fried in a hot iron skillet, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for a savory, aromatic flavor.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.