Shen Family Courtyard Local Cuisine (Youfang Bridge Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 40-1 Lianchi 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. 40-1 Lianchi Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Fish, Pingqiao Tofu Soup, Sichuan-Style Boiled Frog.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 40-1 Lianchi Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Fish, Pingqiao Tofu Soup, Sichuan-Style Boiled Frog, Century Egg Tofu, Lamb Hot Pot
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Dishes
Spicy FishSpicy Fish is a Sichuan dish made with fresh carp, seasoned with chili, Sichuan pepper, and fermented bean paste. The fish is tender and the sauce rich and spicy.
Pingqiao Tofu SoupPingqiao Tofu Soup is a delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with eggs, minced lean meat or shrimp. The tofu is diced and cooked with egg mixture and broth, thickened, seasoned, then garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Sichuan-Style Boiled FrogSichuan-style boiled frog is a dish primarily made with frog legs, accompanied by side ingredients such as bean sprouts and leafy greens. The frog legs are blanched or briefly fried, then stir-fried with spices like chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). After the aromatics are cooked, broth or water is added and brought to a boil. Finally, the frog legs and vegetables are simmered together in the pot, and hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma.
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
Lamb Hot PotMutton stew made with mutton, ginger, scallions, and other seasonings. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and radishes are added for flavor and nutrition. Regional variations may include fermented bean paste, star anise, cinnamon, enhancing the broth's richness.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Cilantro BeefCilantro beef is a dish primarily made with tender beef and fresh cilantro. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor. Next, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, then add cilantro pieces and gently stir until evenly mixed.