Alan's Hometown (Laomendong Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 26, Gutong Lane (next to Mixue Bingcheng)
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. 26, Gutong Lane (next to Mixue Bingcheng). It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup with Assorted Ingredients, Signature Boiled Old Duck Noodle Soup, Signature Nanjing Soup Dumplings.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 26, Gutong Lane (next to Mixue Bingcheng)
- Popular dishes: Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup with Assorted Ingredients, Signature Boiled Old Duck Noodle Soup, Signature Nanjing Soup Dumplings, Signature Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup, Six Fresh Noodles
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Dishes
Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup with Assorted IngredientsA hearty soup made with duck blood, vermicelli, and assorted ingredients like ham, mushrooms, and tofu puffs, simmered to perfection for a rich, savory flavor.
Signature Boiled Old Duck Noodle SoupA rich soup made by slow-cooking old duck for hours, served with delicate rice noodles and vegetables.
Signature Nanjing Soup DumplingsA traditional Nanjing specialty, these dumplings are filled with pork and gelatinous pork skin broth, steamed to perfection for a rich, savory experience.
Signature Duck Blood and Vermicelli SoupSignature duck blood and vermicelli soup features duck blood, intestines, and gizzards simmered in rich broth. Sliced duck blood and offal are cooked together, soft vermicelli added after soaking, then seasoned broth poured in for a flavorful, aromatic base.
Six Fresh NoodlesA flavorful noodle dish featuring fresh shrimp, squid, pork, egg, greens, and mushrooms in a savory broth.
Special Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh pork filling wrapped in thin dough, boiled until tender and served in a clear broth for a savory, satisfying taste.
Pig's Liver Noodles with Pig's SkinPig liver and skin noodle soup features sliced pig liver blanched to remove odor and soaked skin cut into strips, cooked together with noodles. The broth is made from pork bones or chicken stock with scallions and ginger, then mixed with the ingredients and served with the soup poured over.
Red Bean Ice Wine FermentA refreshing dessert made with fermented glutinous rice, red beans, and ice, offering a sweet and cool taste.
Steamed DumplingsSteamed dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with wheat flour wrappers filled with various ingredients and steamed to perfection. The dumpling skins are thin yet generous in filling, offering a rich, satisfying taste and abundant nutrition.
Honey Osmanthus Rice WineHoney osmanthus rice wine is a traditional sweet drink made from glutinous rice, osmanthus flowers, and honey through fermentation. It has a fragrant and sweet taste with the rich flavor of honey.
Crab Roe BunCrab roe bao is a traditional delicacy filled with crab roe and pork, wrapped in soft dough and steamed to achieve a delicious flavor.
Nanjing Soup DumplingsNanjing Soup Dumplings are a traditional snack from Nanjing, Jiangsu, featuring thin wrappers filled with minced pork and savory broth. The dumplings are steamed until the broth solidifies, then served hot so the soup flows when bitten.
WontonDumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish, made by wrapping flavorful meat filling in thin dough wrappers, usually shaped like ingots. To prepare, the seasoned meat filling is placed into rolled-out dough sheets, sealed tightly at the edges, and then boiled in hot water until cooked through. They can be enjoyed with soup broth and seasonings, offering a rich taste and nutritious flavor.
Chicken Broth Soup DumplingsChicken broth dumplings are buns filled with a mixture of pork and chicken, containing savory chicken broth. The meat is seasoned, mixed with frozen chicken broth, wrapped in dough, and steamed.
Duck Blood VermicelliDuck blood and vermicelli soup is a dish made primarily with duck blood and rice noodles. Duck blood cubes are cooked with noodles in a broth made from pork or chicken bones, seasoned with scallions, cilantro, and chili oil. Cooking time must be controlled to keep the duck blood tender and the noodles soft and flavorful.
Duck Blood and Vermicelli SoupDuck blood and vermicelli soup is a soup dish primarily made with duck blood and vermicelli, supplemented by duck intestines, duck gizzards, and other duck offal. To prepare it, duck blood is cut into pieces and boiled together with rehydrated vermicelli in a rich broth, then duck offal and other ingredients are added, followed by seasoning before serving.