Zhongcheng Snacks (Houzaimen Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
Opposite Houzaimen Market, Fugui Lane (near Ming Palace)
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 Opposite Houzaimen Market, Fugui Lane (near Ming Palace). It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dry-Fried Crawfish, Pork Tetra, Roasted Baby Bok Choy.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Opposite Houzaimen Market, Fugui Lane (near Ming Palace)
- Popular dishes: Dry-Fried Crawfish, Pork Tetra, Roasted Baby Bok Choy, Grilled Leeks, Beef
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Dishes
Dry-Fried CrawfishDry-fried crayfish is a dish featuring crayfish as the main ingredient, cooked by high-heat frying or dry-sautéing until slightly charred, then stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic to infuse flavor. Water is typically omitted or only a small amount of cooking wine is added to highlight the natural freshness and complex flavors of the seasonings.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Roasted Baby Bok ChoyRoasted baby bok choy is a dish featuring baby bok choy as the main ingredient. After washing and separating the leaves, it's marinated with oil, salt, and garlic, then grilled in an oven or over charcoal until tender with slightly charred edges, preserving its natural sweetness.
Grilled LeeksGrilled leeks are a simple and delicious snack, primarily made with fresh leeks. The preparation involves washing the leeks, draining them thoroughly, placing them on a grill, brushing them with适量 oil, and roasting until they become soft and retain their bright green color. Finally, sprinkle with适量 salt and seasonings.
BeefBeef dishes are primarily made with high-quality beef and prepared using cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, and stir-frying. During the cooking process, seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns can be added according to taste, allowing the beef to fully absorb the aromas of the seasonings for a tender and juicy texture.
Trendy LambTrendy Lamb features tender lamb slices stir-fried with vegetables and a secret sauce, creating a flavorful and popular dish.
Spicy Premium LobsterPremium lobster stir-fried in a spicy sauce with garlic, chili, and Sichuan pepper, delivering a bold, aromatic flavor.
Spicy ClamsSpicy clams is a dish made primarily with clams, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. The clams are first cleaned and then stir-fried with spicy seasonings, resulting in an appealing red color and aromatic spiciness.