Yue Yan · New Huaiyang Cuisine (Yudao Street Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 58-1 Yudao 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. 58-1 Yudao 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: Braised Squab, Fruit-flavored Sweet and Sour Pork, Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Lotus Root.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 58-1 Yudao Street
- Popular dishes: Braised Squab, Fruit-flavored Sweet and Sour Pork, Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Lotus Root, Bitter Greens Salad with Seasonal Vegetables, Thick Soup with Small Abalone
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Dishes
Braised SquabSquab is made from young pigeons that have not yet fully grown. After slaughter, plucking, and cleaning, the meat is prepared through marinating, roasting, or stewing. The main ingredient is squab, often enhanced with seasonings such as ginger, scallions, and cooking wine.
Fruit-flavored Sweet and Sour PorkA dish of pork tenderloin coated in batter, deep-fried and tossed in a sweet and sour sauce with fruit, offering a crispy exterior and tender interior with a balanced fruity tang.
Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Lotus RootHoney-glazed lotus root with sticky rice is a traditional Chinese dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and lotus root. The preparation involves stuffing glutinous rice into the holes of the lotus root, then steaming it until tender. Finally, it is drizzled with osmanthus syrup, resulting in a texture where the lotus root breaks but remains connected by threads, offering a sweet, soft, and chewy experience.
Bitter Greens Salad with Seasonal VegetablesA refreshing salad featuring bitter greens and seasonal vegetables, dressed with a light vinaigrette or sesame sauce.
Thick Soup with Small AbaloneA rich soup made with small abalones, simmered in a savory broth with ham and mushrooms for a luxurious taste.
Seafood Vermicelli StewSeafood vermicelli stew features fresh shrimp, squid, clams, and vegetables simmered in a clay pot with soaked vermicelli. Clean seafood is cooked with vermicelli in broth or water over medium-low heat until fully tender and flavors blend.
Huai'an Soft NoodlesHuai'an Soft Noodles is a traditional Jiangsu Huai'an dish primarily made with eel. After removing the bones, the eel is sliced into细 strips, slightly fried in oil, then stewed with seasonings such as yellow wine, soy sauce, and sugar until fully flavored. Finally, a slurry is added to thicken the sauce, resulting in tender, smooth eel strands and a rich, thick gravy.
清汤牛肉清汤牛肉是一道以牛肉为主要食材,通过焯水去腥后与清水一同炖煮而成的菜品。牛肉切片或切块,加入姜片、葱段等辅料,慢火熬制至肉质软烂,汤色清澈,保留牛肉原味。
Sweet and Sour Fried FishA classic Chinese dish made with fish, deep-fried and glazed in a sweet and sour sauce, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a balanced tangy-sweet flavor.
Braised Fish Head from ReservoirFresh fish head from reservoir is braised with ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, and sugar for a rich, savory flavor.
Fengwei ShrimpFengwei shrimp features fresh shrimp with tails intact, marinated in sweet soy sauce and steamed, then glazed with a savory sauce for a delicate, elegant dish.
Lipu Taro StewA savory stew made with Lipu taro, pork belly, and mushrooms, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, comforting flavor.
Premium Braised Pork BellyPremium braised pork belly is made with fatty pork belly, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon until tender and glossy.
Nanjing Pepper Stir-Fried PorkNanjing Pepper Stir-Fried Pork is a Chinese stir-fry dish made with pork and peppers, quickly stir-fried for a fresh and slightly spicy flavor.