Yao's Small Restaurant (Kangju Li Community Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 22 Kangju Li
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. 22 Kangju Li. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Loofah and Edamame Rice, Salt-Brined Pork Trotter, Stove Pot Chicken.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 22 Kangju Li
- Popular dishes: Loofah and Edamame Rice, Salt-Brined Pork Trotter, Stove Pot Chicken, Fava Bean and Chicken Stir-Fry, Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
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Dishes
Loofah and Edamame RiceA refreshing dish made with tender loofah, fresh edamame, and rice, stir-fried for a light and nutritious meal.
Salt-Brined Pork TrotterA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking pork trotters marinated in salt and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Fava Bean and Chicken Stir-FryMao Dou Zi Ji is a dish made primarily with young chicken and soybeans. The chicken is cut into pieces and cooked together with soybeans, typically seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices, then stir-fried or stewed in oil.
Stir-Fried Bean SproutsStir-fried bean sprouts is a vegetarian dish made with fresh bean sprouts, quickly stir-fried in a hot pan with a little oil and seasonings until just cooked.
Raw Cucumber and Pork Stir-FryA refreshing cold dish made with raw cucumber and pork strips, seasoned and mixed for a crisp, savory flavor.
Braised Changbian FishA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking fresh Changbian fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Delicious OkraDelicious okra stir-fried with garlic and chili, offering a fresh and savory taste.
Fish with Pig IntestinesFechang Yu is a dish featuring pork intestines and fish as main ingredients, typically prepared by cleaning fresh pork intestines and cooking them with fish slices or whole fish. The intestines are blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with spices and simmered together with the fish to blend flavors. Some recipes add fermented bean paste, chili, ginger, and garlic for enhanced taste.
Sour Cabbage Pork TrotterSuancai Pig Trotter is a dish featuring pig trotters and pickled cabbage. After blanching, the trotters are stewed with pickled cabbage, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and a distinctive sour aroma.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts with VermicelliA simple and delicious vegetarian dish made by stir-frying bean sprouts and vermicelli with garlic, ginger, and scallions.