Datou Roast Duck (Zhongdian Yihe Garden Shangjing Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 87 Hua Dian 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. 87 Hua Dian Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Pig Trotters, Cold Noodles, Signature Roast Duck.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 87 Hua Dian Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Pig Trotters, Cold Noodles, Signature Roast Duck, Braised Chicken, Pork Ear
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Dishes
Five-Spice Pig TrottersFive-spice pig trotters is a dish made by stewing pig trotters with star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, and cloves. After blanching, the trotters are simmered slowly with spices until tender and flavorful.
Cold NoodlesCold noodles are a dish primarily made from a thin wheat flour dough, steamed and then cooled before being sliced into strips. It is typically served with seasonings such as vinegar, soy sauce, garlic paste, sesame paste, and chili oil, along with accompaniments like cucumber ribbons and bean sprouts, offering a refreshing and smooth texture.
Signature Roast DuckOur signature roast duck is made from premium Peking duck, marinated and roasted in a hanging oven. The skin is crispy while the meat is tender and juicy. It is typically served with thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce, scallion strips, and cucumber sticks.
Braised ChickenRoast chicken is a traditional Chinese dish with chicken as the main ingredient. During preparation, the chicken is marinated and then roasted until the skin turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy. The cooking process emphasizes precise control of heat to ensure the best texture and flavor of the chicken.
Pork EarPork ears is a traditional Chinese dish, primarily made from pig's ears. After careful braising, the pork ears become chewy and firm, and when sliced, they reveal a unique texture. It is usually served with seasonings to enhance its flavor.
Salted Duck HeadA traditional Chinese dish made by simmering duck heads in salted water with spices, resulting in a savory and tender flavor.
Garlic Chicken FeetA dish made with chicken feet steamed with garlic and seasonings, known for its tender texture and rich garlic flavor.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Fèngzhǎo (Tiger Skin Chicken Feet) is renowned for its unique preparation method and delicious flavor. The chicken feet are first deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, forming a 'tiger skin' texture. They are then marinated with spices and seasonings to absorb rich flavors. During cooking, the chicken feet fully absorb the sauce, becoming tender and succulent, with skin and bones easily separating and the meat remaining juicy and delicate. This dish is not only tasty but also rich in collagen, which nourishes the skin.
Soy Sauce BeefSteamed beef is a delicious dish made primarily from beef, which absorbs the sauce thoroughly through marinating and slow stewing. During preparation, the beef is first marinated, then slowly cooked in a specially prepared sauce until fully tender, and finally cooled before being sliced and served.
Spicy Duck HeadsSpicy duck heads is a dish primarily made with duck heads, which are blanched and then stir-fried or stewed with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), allowing the ingredients to fully absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.
Spicy Duck WingsSpicy duck wings is a dish primarily made with duck wings, prepared by marinating and stir-frying. The duck wings are first marinated in a special spicy and numbing seasoning to absorb the flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, fully absorbing the rich spicy and numbing aromas.