Yu Man Lou Restaurant (Shuiximen Avenue Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 99, Shuiximen Avenue
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. 99, Shuiximen Avenue. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salted Egg Yolk Baked Rice Crackers, Stir-Fried White Celery with Aromatics, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 99, Shuiximen Avenue
- Popular dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Baked Rice Crackers, Stir-Fried White Celery with Aromatics, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Thick Soup Shark River Fish Head, Huai'an Soft Noodles
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Dishes
Salted Egg Yolk Baked Rice CrackersA Chinese dish made by stir-frying rice crackers with salted egg yolk, resulting in a crispy texture and rich, savory flavor.
Stir-Fried White Celery with AromaticsA light and fresh dish made by stir-frying white celery with garlic and ginger, highlighting its crisp texture and natural aroma.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Thick Soup Shark River Fish HeadA richly flavored dish made by slow-cooking a fresh fish head with tofu, ginger, and scallions to create a creamy, savory broth.
Huai'an Soft NoodlesHuai'an Soft Noodles is a traditional Jiangsu Huai'an dish primarily made with eel. After removing the bones, the eel is sliced into细 strips, slightly fried in oil, then stewed with seasonings such as yellow wine, soy sauce, and sugar until fully flavored. Finally, a slurry is added to thicken the sauce, resulting in tender, smooth eel strands and a rich, thick gravy.
Huaiyang Soft NoodlesHuaiyang Soft Duck is a traditional Jiangsu dish featuring eel as the main ingredient. The live eel is deboned, sliced into细条, stir-fried in oil, then simmered with seasonings and broth, finally thickened with a slurry. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender texture, and delicious flavor.
Braised Pork Meatballs狮子头 is a traditional dish primarily made with pork. Typically, the pork is minced and mixed with seasonings to form large, round meatballs, which are then simmered. The meatballs are large and round, with a tender texture and rich, flavorful broth.
Braised Beef TailBraised beef tail is a dish featuring beef tail as the main ingredient, simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices after blanching to remove odor, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine for slow cooking until tender and flavorful.
Braised Fish HeadBraised fish head is a dish featuring fish head as the main ingredient, typically using bighead or silver carp heads, pan-fried and then slowly stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions.
Mustard Shrimp BallsMustard shrimp balls are made from fresh shrimp mashed into paste, mixed with egg white and starch, shaped into balls and boiled. Serve with mustard sauce or mix in mustard for a spicy kick—tender and elastic texture.
Lime Black Pepper Beef CubesLime Black Pepper Beef Cubes is a dish made with beef as the main ingredient, seasoned with lime and black pepper. The beef is cut into cubes and stir-fried with lime juice and black pepper, offering a tender texture and a fresh, slightly spicy flavor.
Stir-fried Pig Kidney with LeeksA classic Chinese dish featuring stir-fried pig kidney and leeks, known for its tender texture and aromatic flavor.
黄金脆皮汤圆黄金脆皮汤圆以糯米粉制成外皮,内馅通常为豆沙或芝麻,经油炸至表皮金黄酥脆。制作时将汤圆生坯裹上一层薄薄的淀粉或面粉后下锅炸制,使其外层形成酥脆口感。
Black Pepper Beef CubesBlack pepper beef cubes is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient. The beef is cut into small pieces, marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and green peppers. Common marinades include soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch to make the beef tender and flavorful.