Guo Family Courtyard · Old Nanjing Home-style Dishes (Laomen Dong Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 76 Jianzi Lane
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. 76 Jianzi Lane. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Firewood Tofu, Fried Pork Scraps with Bok Choy, Salted 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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 76 Jianzi Lane
- Popular dishes: Firewood Tofu, Fried Pork Scraps with Bok Choy, Salted Duck, Braised Fish Head, Nanjing First Dish
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Dishes
Firewood TofuStove-cooked tofu is a dish made with soft tofu, minced pork, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, slowly simmered over a wood-fired stove. Tofu cubes are cooked together with minced pork in water and seasonings until fully flavored.
Fried Pork Scraps with Bok ChoyOil渣烧青菜 is a home-style dish made with pork cracklings and greens. Wash and chop the greens, set aside the cracklings; heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the cracklings until fragrant, then add greens and stir-fry until just cooked through. Season and serve.
Salted DuckSalted duck is a traditional dish made primarily from fresh ducks, prepared by curing and boiling. The duck is marinated with salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and other seasonings for several hours to overnight, then boiled in water to preserve the tenderness and original flavor of the duck meat.
Braised Fish HeadBraised fish head is a dish featuring large fish heads, typically from silver carp or bighead carp. After blanching, it's stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, then slowly cooked until tender with rich broth.
Nanjing First DishA traditional Nanjing home-style dish made with pig's stomach, chicken offal, duck blood, and vegetables simmered in chicken broth, known for its rich, savory flavor.
Nanjing Red Bean Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional sweet dessert made with glutinous rice balls and red bean paste, popular in Nanjing during festivals.
Nanjing Pan-Fried DumplingsTraditional Nanjing snack made with pork and scallion filling, pan-fried until golden and crispy on the bottom, soft and juicy on top.
Bamboo Shoot Stir-fried with White CeleryFresh bamboo shoots stir-fried quickly with white celery, preserving their crisp texture and natural flavors.
Guo's Braised PorkA traditional dish made by slow-cooking pork belly with soy sauce, sugar, and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Chongba Earth Pot ChickenA traditional dish made with chicken and vegetables cooked in an iron pot, featuring a rich, spicy flavor.
Nanjing Duck Tongue and Bullfrog StewMade with duck tongues and bullfrogs, seasoned with ginger, garlic, chili, and simmered to create a rich, savory broth. Tender ingredients deliver a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Nanjing Duck Blood Vermicelli SoupNanjing duck blood and vermicelli soup is made with duck blood, duck intestine, duck gizzard, and other duck offal, combined with vermicelli and rich broth. Duck blood slices are cooked with vermicelli, seasoned with scallions and cilantro, and the broth is simmered from old duck bones for a rich, savory flavor.
Nanjing Black Pig SausageMade from local black pork in Nanjing, this sausage is hand-filled and air-dried with a subtle smoky flavor—classic Jiangnan-style cured meat.