Rooster Cry Soup Dumplings (Xinglong Street Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 173, Xinglong Avenue
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. 173, Xinglong Avenue. 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: Osmanthus Taro with Sugar Syrup, Liyang Large Dumplings, Glass Noodles.
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. 173, Xinglong Avenue
- Popular dishes: Osmanthus Taro with Sugar Syrup, Liyang Large Dumplings, Glass Noodles, Old Chicken Soup Dumplings, Chrysanthemum Leaf Dumplings with Soup
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Dishes
Osmanthus Taro with Sugar SyrupGuìhuā Táng Yùmiáo is a dessert primarily made with taro. The taro is boiled and mashed into a paste, then cooked with sugar and water until thickened, and finally sprinkled with osmanthus flowers to enhance its fragrance. Careful control of heat during preparation ensures a smooth and soft texture.
Liyang Large DumplingsLiyang large dumplings are a traditional snack from Jiangsu Liyang, made with large and full dumpling wrappers filled with fresh meat and vegetable fillings, cooked by boiling or steaming, with a delicious taste and rich broth.
Glass NoodlesGlass noodles are thin, elongated food products primarily made from mung bean, sweet potato, or potato starch, and are produced by steaming and sun-drying. During preparation, the starch slurry is heated to solidify, then cut into fine strands and dried. Before eating, they must be soaked in warm water and can be stir-fried, boiled, mixed, or used in soups, often paired with meats, vegetables, and seafood.
Old Chicken Soup DumplingsA comforting dish featuring delicate dumplings served in a rich, slow-cooked chicken broth, known for its savory flavor and nourishing qualities.
Chrysanthemum Leaf Dumplings with SoupChrysanthemum leaf dumplings filled with savory meat or shrimp, steamed to perfection for a delicate, juicy bite.
Mushroom Steamed DumplingsMushroom dumplings made with flour wrappers, filled with fresh mushrooms like shiitake and enoki, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and spices. Steam over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until cooked through.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsCrab Roe Soup Dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with crab roe and pork as filling, wrapped in wheat flour dough. To prepare, the crab roe and pork mixture is seasoned and encased in rolled-out dough, then steamed. The finished dumplings have thin skins with generous fillings and rich broth.
Red Bean Glutinous Rice BallsRed bean glutinous rice balls are a traditional dessert made from glutinous rice balls and cooked red bean paste. The rice balls are formed by kneading glutinous rice flour into small spheres, then boiled and served mixed with the red bean paste.
Pickled Cabbage and Pork NoodlesSnow菜 Meat Noodles is a traditional noodle dish primarily made with noodles, pickled mustard greens (snow菜), and pork strips. The preparation involves slicing pork into thin strips, chopping the pickled mustard greens, stir-frying them together with seasonings, and then mixing with cooked noodles to create a fresh, fragrant, and satisfyingly crisp texture.
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.