Da Peng Hotel · Old Taste of Jinling (Aoti Center Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 132-7 Mengdu Street (near Jiangdong East Road)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 132-7 Mengdu Street (near Jiangdong East Road). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili, Peking Duck, Signature Soy Sauce Pork Trotter.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 132-7 Mengdu Street (near Jiangdong East Road)
- Popular dishes: Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili, Peking Duck, Signature Soy Sauce Pork Trotter, Flame Shrimp Balls, Glass Noodle Dumplings
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Dishes
Steamed Fish Head with Chopped ChiliA spicy and flavorful dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, ginger, and garlic, popular in Hunan cuisine.
Peking DuckPeking duck is a traditional Beijing dish made from fatty and tender Peking ducks, using unique roasting techniques to achieve crispy, golden skin and tender meat. No seasonings are added during the roasting process, preserving its original flavor.
Signature Soy Sauce Pork TrotterA tender pork trotter slow-cooked in a special soy-based sauce, delivering rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Flame Shrimp BallsA dish of fresh shrimp balls stir-fried with chili and aromatics, finished by igniting with alcohol for a dramatic flame effect.
Glass Noodle DumplingsFenxian bao is a dish made primarily with rice vermicelli, wrapped in thin dough and steamed. Typically, softened vermicelli is mixed with minced meat and vegetables to create a filling, which is then placed inside the dough wrapper, sealed by pinching the edges, and steamed until cooked through.
Braised Country ChickenBraised free-range rooster is a Chinese dish featuring free-range chicken as the main ingredient. The chicken is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with葱,姜,蒜, star anise and other spices. Soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and water are added for slow stewing until the meat is tender and flavorful.
Braised Fish Head with RiceFresh fish head is braised with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics, then served over hot rice that absorbs the rich broth.
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.
Crispy Pork Roll WrapsCrispy pork roll wraps feature marinated pork belly slices wrapped in lettuce and scallions, then coated in a light batter and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.
Sheep's Sorrel Meatball Hot PotA savory hot pot featuring meatballs made from fresh shepherd's purse and pork, simmered in broth for a delicate, springtime flavor.
Grilled Ribeye SteakSkillet beef short ribs are a dish featuring beef short ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and seared on a hot skillet to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. Typically cooked with onions and green peppers, the high heat of the skillet quickly cooks the ingredients while locking in juices.
Braised Abalone RiceBraised rice with abalone sauce, featuring seasoned ingredients like chicken, shrimp, and vegetables, stir-fried and simmered in rich abalone sauce, then served over hot rice.