First Taste Vegetarian
素食 · ⭐ 3.7
Shop No. 3, Lianhua Square, Fotinding Palace, Niushoushan Scenic Area, Jiangning District
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 Shop No. 3, Lianhua Square, Fotinding Palace, Niushoushan Scenic Area, Jiangning District. It is a 素食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five Blessings Dumplings, Five Blessings Mushroom Noodles, Signature Red Bean Wine Ferment.
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: 素食
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Shop No. 3, Lianhua Square, Fotinding Palace, Niushoushan Scenic Area, Jiangning District
- Popular dishes: Five Blessings Dumplings, Five Blessings Mushroom Noodles, Signature Red Bean Wine Ferment, Plum Blossom Cake, Zhajiangmian
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Dishes
Five Blessings DumplingsFive Blessings dumplings are made with pork, shrimp, chives, mushrooms, and eggs. The filling is evenly mixed and wrapped in dough, then boiled or steamed.
Five Blessings Mushroom NoodlesA savory noodle dish featuring a mix of fresh mushrooms, simmered in a light broth for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Signature Red Bean Wine FermentA traditional Chinese dessert made with red beans and fermented rice wine, slow-cooked to a sweet, smooth consistency.
Plum Blossom CakeA traditional Chinese snack made from glutinous rice flour and red bean paste, steamed into a plum blossom shape with a soft, sweet texture.
ZhajiangmianZhajiangmian is a traditional Chinese noodle dish made of noodles and a specially prepared fried sauce. After boiling, the noodles are drained and mixed with stir-fried minced meat and yellow bean sauce, thoroughly blended so that each strand of noodle is evenly coated with rich, savory sauce.
Steamed DumplingsDumplings are a traditional snack made primarily from flour, glutinous rice, and meat. The dough wraps around glutinous rice and seasoned meat filling, then is steamed. The outer skin becomes thin and soft, while the filling remains flavorful and rich in texture.
Sugar TaroA traditional Chinese dessert made from taro root cooked in sugar syrup, resulting in a soft and sweet dish often served as a dessert or snack.
Mixed Vegetable Noodle SoupA light and healthy soup made with vermicelli noodles and a variety of fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection.
Vegetarian DumplingA vegetarian dumpling made with flour dough and filled primarily with vegetables such as cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and tofu, mixed together and steamed or pan-fried.
Vegetarian Pan-Fried BunsMade with wheat flour dough and filled with vegetarian ingredients like cabbage, mushrooms, and tofu, these buns are pan-fried until the bottom is golden and crispy while the top remains soft. No meat is used, highlighting a light, natural plant-based flavor.
Red Bean Glutinous BallsRed bean glutinous rice balls are a traditional dessert made primarily from red beans and glutinous rice flour. Red beans are cooked and mashed or kept whole, while glutinous rice flour is mixed with water to form a dough, shaped into small balls, then boiled together with the beans and sweetened with sugar.
红豆沙小丸子红豆沙小丸子是一道甜品,主要由红豆沙和糯米粉制成。将糯米粉加水揉成面团,搓成小丸子后煮熟,再与炒制好的红豆沙混合,形成外软内甜的口感。
Old Braised Wheat GlutenA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking wheat gluten in a seasoned broth with various spices and soy sauce, resulting in a richly flavored, tender texture.
Steamed Vegetable DumplingsSteamed vegetable dumplings made with flour wrappers and a filling of fresh vegetables, gently cooked by steaming for a soft and savory taste.
Tomato NoodlesTomato noodles made with fresh tomatoes and simple ingredients, offering a light and tangy flavor.
Mixed NoodlesA Chinese noodle dish featuring a variety of ingredients such as pork, eggs, vegetables, and mushrooms in a savory broth.