Common People Home Cooking (Nanrui Road Store)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 58 Zizhulin
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. 58 Zizhulin. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Winter Melon and Pork Rib Stew, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Salted Pepper Eggplant Cutlets.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 58 Zizhulin
- Popular dishes: Winter Melon and Pork Rib Stew, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Salted Pepper Eggplant Cutlets, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin, Cashew Chicken Dice
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Dishes
Winter Melon and Pork Rib StewA savory stew made with pork ribs and winter melon, slowly cooked to tender perfection.
Chinese Yam and Wood Ear MushroomStir-fried yam and black fungus is a dish made primarily from yam and black木耳. Peel and slice the yam, soak and clean the black fungus, then stir-fry or blanch together with light seasonings like salt and soy sauce to preserve natural flavors.
Salted Pepper Eggplant CutletsA Chinese dish featuring eggplant slices stuffed with meat, deep-fried and seasoned with salt and pepper. Crispy outside, tender inside.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Cashew Chicken DiceCashew chicken is a Chinese dish made with chicken breast and cashews. Chicken cubes are marinated, then stir-fried with cooked cashews and thickened with starch water for a tender, fragrant dish.
Fermented Tofu with IntestinesFermented tofu and pork intestine deep-fried and served with spicy sauce, a popular street food in Hunan province.
Sour Red Bean Stir-fried with Preserved PorkA traditional Chinese dish featuring sour red beans and preserved pork stir-fried together for a savory, tangy flavor.
Braised Pork Meatballs with GreensA comforting dish featuring pork meatballs and fresh greens simmered in broth, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal.
Fish Head Stewed with TofuFish head stewed with tofu is a nutritious home-style dish made primarily from fresh fish heads and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: first, fry the fish head until slightly golden, then add water and simmer until the broth turns milky white. Next, add cubed tofu and gently stew over low heat until the tofu absorbs the flavors. Finally, season to taste.
Braised Carp with TofuA savory dish of carp and tofu simmered together in a flavorful broth, resulting in tender fish and richly flavored tofu.