Jinling Twelve Flavors · Family Banquet
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Near No. 272, Xudong Road, Liuhe District
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 Near No. 272, Xudong Road, Liuhe District. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Millet Sea Cucumber, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Cherry Liver.
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: 4.0
- Address: Near No. 272, Xudong Road, Liuhe District
- Popular dishes: Millet Sea Cucumber, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Cherry Liver, River Shrimp, Hongwu Beef
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Dishes
Millet Sea CucumberXiaomi Liao Shen is a dish featuring Liao sea cucumber and millet as main ingredients. The sea cucumber must be soaked beforehand, then cooked with washed millet to allow the millet to absorb the umami flavor, creating a unique texture.
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.
Cherry LiverCherry liver is an innovative dish featuring fresh goose liver as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to resemble the shape and color of cherries. The liver has a delicate texture and rich flavor, enhanced by a specially crafted sauce that further highlights its deliciousness.
River ShrimpFresh river shrimp are cleaned and boiled or fried in water to retain their natural flavor, or stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, chewy texture.
Hongwu BeefHongwu Beef is a traditional Chinese dish made from beef shank, marinated and slowly stewed to achieve tender, flavorful meat with aromatic seasonings.
Seafood Mǎoxiě WàngSeafood Mǎoxiāng Wàng is a dish primarily featuring various seafood ingredients such as fish slices, shrimp, and crab sticks, combined with vegetables like bean sprouts and tofu skin. The main cooking method involves boiling the ingredients in a spicy and numbing broth, then drizzling with hot oil to enhance the flavor—resulting in a dish that is spicy, fragrant, and rich in taste.
Lamb RibsLamb chops are made from lamb rib sections, processed through cutting, marinating, and grilling. They have a golden appearance, tender and juicy meat, and are enhanced with a special seasoning that creates a unique taste.
Dancing TaroA dish featuring steamed taro slices seasoned with garlic, green onions, and a touch of soy sauce, offering a soft and flavorful experience.
Crispy No-Grease Roast DuckCrispy but not greasy roast duck is made from tender Peking ducks, carefully marinated and roasted. The whole duck has a bright red color, crispy skin and tender meat, paired with thin as a cicada's wing pancakes, scallion strips, and sweet bean sauce, creating a delicious blend of tradition and modernity.
Fish Head Buddha's DelightFish head Fugue Wall is made with fresh fish head as the main ingredient, combined with abalone, sea cucumber, bird's nest, and other seafood delicacies, carefully stewed using a slow-cooking method. All ingredients are slowly steamed in a bowl over high heat for an extended period, allowing them to blend fully and deliver a rich, aromatic flavor.
Black Tofu in Abalone SauceBlack tofu in abalone sauce is an exquisite dish primarily made with black tofu and abalone sauce. The preparation involves cutting the black tofu into pieces, drizzling it with rich abalone sauce, then steaming or stewing it to allow the tofu to fully absorb the savory flavor of the sauce, resulting in a unique texture.