Man Ling Congee Shop (Taiyi Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 144, Caofang Road, Jiangbei New Area
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. 144, Caofang Road, Jiangbei New Area. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Pork Belly with Green Beans Noodles, Handmade Old-Dough Pork Buns, Thumb-shaped Pan-fried Buns.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 144, Caofang Road, Jiangbei New Area
- Popular dishes: Braised Pork Belly with Green Beans Noodles, Handmade Old-Dough Pork Buns, Thumb-shaped Pan-fried Buns, Manling Dumplings, Manling Tangyuan
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Dishes
Braised Pork Belly with Green Beans NoodlesFive-layer pork and green beans stewed noodles is a Chinese dish featuring pork belly, green beans, and noodles. Pork is stir-fried with beans, seasoned, then noodles are added and simmered until tender, absorbing the rich flavors.
Handmade Old-Dough Pork BunsHandmade old-dough small meat buns filled with pork and seasoned with scallions and ginger, steamed to perfection. The dough is fermented for a long time for a soft texture, and the filling is juicy and flavorful.
Thumb-shaped Pan-fried BunsThumb-sized pan-fried buns filled with pork and cabbage, made from flour dough. The bottom is pan-fried until golden and crispy, while the top remains soft. Seasonings like ginger, scallions, and soy sauce enhance the flavor.
Manling DumplingsManling dumplings are a traditional Chinese wheat-based dish filled with pork and vegetables, cooked by steaming or boiling, with a soft wrapper and juicy filling.
Manling TangyuanManling Tangyuan is a traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice flour as the outer skin and various fillings such as red bean paste, sesame, and peanuts. It is usually cooked by steaming or boiling, with a soft and chewy texture and a sweet yet not cloying flavor.
Manling Steamed DumplingsManling Steamed Dumplings are made with high-quality flour for the wrappers, and the filling is carefully prepared using fresh meat and vegetables. Steam cooking preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients. The wrappers are thin yet resilient, and the filling is deliciously juicy.
Corn and Pumpkin PorridgeCorn and pumpkin porridge is a comforting dish made with fresh corn kernels, pumpkin chunks, and rice. The preparation is simple: first, cook rice into porridge, then add corn kernels and pumpkin pieces to simmer together until the ingredients are tender and the porridge becomes smooth and thick. This porridge has a golden color and emits a subtle aroma of pumpkin.
Tomato and Corn PorridgeA comforting porridge made with fresh tomatoes and sweet corn, simmered with rice for a smooth, mildly sweet and tangy flavor.
Tomato, Eggplant, and Pork PorridgeTomato eggplant pork porridge is a rice porridge dish made with tomatoes, preserved eggs, and lean pork. Rice is cooked until soft, then chopped tomatoes, boiled preserved eggs, and sliced lean pork are added and simmered until the ingredients blend well.
Tomato and Egg PorridgeA Chinese porridge made with tomatoes and eggs, simmered until creamy and flavorful.
Century Egg Fish Slice PorridgePreserved egg fish fillet porridge is based on rice, with chopped preserved eggs and flaked cooked fish added. Simmered until thickened and well blended. First cook rice until soft, then add preserved eggs and fish fillets, finally season.
Crispy Fried Pork StripsCrispy fried pork strips are a Chinese dish made from pork tenderloin. The meat is marinated with wine, soy sauce, and starch, then coated in a light batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, tender inside.
LabazhouLabazhou is a traditional festival food made by simmering a variety of grains and legumes. Common ingredients include rice, millet, glutinous rice, red beans, green beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, red dates, and longan. To prepare it, all ingredients are washed and placed in a pot with water, then cooked until soft and porridge-like. It is typically eaten on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Vegetable and Lean Pork PorridgeGreen vegetable and lean pork congee is a home-style porridge made primarily with rice, combined with lean pork and green vegetables. First, rice is cooked into porridge, then finely chopped lean pork and green vegetables are added and simmered until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables soften. The porridge has a smooth texture and provides balanced nutrition.
Leek and Egg PancakeScallion egg pie is a home-style snack made primarily with fresh scallions and eggs. To prepare, finely chop the scallions and mix them with beaten eggs, then add seasonings and stir well to form the filling. Roll out the dough thinly, wrap it around the filling, and pan-fry until both sides are golden brown. The crust becomes crispy while the filling remains fragrant and savory.
Sweet Corn PorridgeSweet corn porridge is made with fresh corn kernels and water, simmered until the natural sweetness is released. The result is a thick, smooth, and delicate texture. Corn is crushed or fully cooked to blend nutrients into the porridge.