You Cang · Charcoal Grilled Yakitori Bar
日料 · ⭐ 3.8
Opposite No. 45 Xiao Huowa Alley
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 Opposite No. 45 Xiao Huowa Alley. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salmon Sashimi, Scallion Chicken, Sukiyaki.
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: 日料
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Opposite No. 45 Xiao Huowa Alley
- Popular dishes: Salmon Sashimi, Scallion Chicken, Sukiyaki, Live Grilled Fat Eel, Roasted Chicken Skin
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Dishes
Salmon SashimiSashimi is a dish made primarily from fresh salmon. The preparation is simple: slice the salmon thinly and serve with condiments such as wasabi and soy sauce, preserving the fish's original freshness and flavor.
Scallion ChickenScallion chicken is a dish primarily made with chicken breast and scallions. The chicken breast is sliced thinly, and the scallions are cut into segments. They are quickly stir-fried together to preserve the tenderness of the chicken and the crispiness of the scallions, then seasoned with appropriate condiments to create a simple yet delicious flavor.
SukiyakiSukiyaki is a Japanese hot pot dish primarily made with thinly sliced beef, vegetables, and tofu. The ingredients are cooked in a pot while adding a special sauce for flavor, and it is traditionally eaten by dipping the cooked food into raw egg yolk.
Live Grilled Fat EelFresh eel is marinated and grilled over charcoal, resulting in a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy flesh, preserving the eel's natural flavor.
Roasted Chicken SkinRoast chicken skin is a dish primarily made with chicken skin as the main ingredient. The preparation method mainly involves cleaning the chicken skin and placing it on a grill to roast until it becomes golden and crispy.
Perilla Plum Chicken Leg MeatChicken leg meat marinated with pickled plum and fresh perilla leaves, then braised or grilled. Tender texture, sweet-sour plum flavor balances richness, with aromatic perilla enhancing the taste.
Homemade Plum WineCraft-made plum wine is a fruit wine made primarily from fresh plums and sugar, combined with high-proof liquor and left to soak and naturally ferment for a period of time. It has a golden color and carries the distinctive fruity aroma and liquor scent of plums.
Scallion ChickenScallion chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken breast or thigh meat, combined with scallion segments. The chicken is cut into pieces or slices, marinated with seasonings, and then stir-fried or simmered together with the scallions.
Scallion Egg RollA Chinese home-style dish made with eggs and scallions, cooked into a thin omelet and rolled up. Tender and fragrant with a savory taste.
Grilled Eel with SauceUnagi kabayaki is a dish made primarily from eel. After removing the bones, the eel is marinated and then coated with a special sweet soy sauce glaze, before being grilled or pan-fried. The sauce is typically made from soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake, giving the eel a caramelized surface and rich aroma.
Grilled Eel Rice BowlGrilled eel rice bowl features fresh eel that is marinated and then grilled, topped with a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, giving the eel a caramelized surface. The rice is typically white rice, served with the grilled eel slices, sometimes garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.
Sauce-Roasted Pork BellySauce-roasted pork belly made with marinated fatty pork belly, grilled to perfection for a crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat.
Bone-in Chicken WingsA Japanese dish of bone-in chicken wings marinated in soy sauce, mirin, and sake, then grilled to perfection.
Chicken LanternChicken testicle is a Japanese grilling dish, primarily made from chicken ovaries and immature eggs. The preparation involves skewering the chicken ovaries along with the connected eggs onto bamboo sticks, then grilling them over charcoal until the surface is slightly charred while the internal egg remains semi-cooked.
Chicken DiaphragmChicken diaphragm is a flavorful muscle tissue used in soups or stir-fries, known for its tender texture and rich collagen content.
Chicken TesticleChicken white is a dish made primarily from chicken breast, sliced or shredded and marinated with salt and cooking wine, then cooked by blanching or quick stir-frying. The finished dish is white in color, tender in texture, and清爽 in taste.
Chicken gizzardChicken gizzard is a dish made from the stomach of chickens. The basic preparation method usually includes cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. Before cooking, it is typically marinated with salt or cooking wine, then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or grilling, and finally enhanced with various spices to improve flavor.