Ancient Method Barbecue
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.6
No. 29, Hongshan Road
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. 29, Hongshan Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Tetra, Grilled Beef Tendon, Roasted Beef Tendon.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 29, Hongshan Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Tetra, Grilled Beef Tendon, Roasted Beef Tendon, Grilled Oysters, Grilled Eggplant
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Dishes
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Grilled Beef TendonGrilled beef tendon is a dish primarily made with beef tendon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, the beef tendon is first marinated to enhance its flavor. Then, it is grilled over charcoal or in an oven until the surface is slightly charred and aromatic. Finally, seasonings can be added according to personal taste for seasoning.
Roasted Beef TendonRoasted beef tendons is a dish made primarily with beef tendons. After blanching, the tendons are marinated with seasonings and then grilled in an oven or over charcoal. Beef tendons are rich in collagen, offering a chewy texture; during roasting, the exterior becomes slightly charred while the inside remains tender and soft.
Grilled OystersGrilled oysters is a seafood dish with oysters as the main ingredient. To prepare, clean the oysters thoroughly and place them on a grill, then roast over moderate heat. As the temperature rises, the oysters naturally open up, revealing tender and juicy meat. Enjoying them with a specially prepared sauce enhances the rich and varied flavor.
Grilled EggplantGrilled eggplant is a dish that uses eggplant as its main ingredient. During preparation, the eggplant is typically cut into appropriate sizes, marinated, and then placed on a grill to be roasted over charcoal or in an oven. It is cooked until the skin is slightly charred and the inside is soft and tender, then served with a specially prepared seasoning for a unique flavor.
Grilled Steamed Bun SlicesGrilled steamed bun slices are a simple and delicious snack made primarily from steamed buns. First, cut the buns into slices and place them on a baking tray. Bake until golden brown and crispy, resulting in a crunchy exterior and soft interior with an aromatic flavor.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Crispy Pork RibsCrunchy bones are mainly made from pig or cow cartilage, marinated and then fried or stir-fried. Seasonings are added during cooking to enhance flavor while maintaining a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Chicken WingsChicken wings are made from the wing meat of chickens, seasoned or marinated and then grilled, fried, or boiled. The skin is golden and crispy, while the inside is tender and juicy, often served as a main dish or snack.
Chicken ThighChicken thigh meat marinated and cooked by pan-frying, grilling, or stewing. Main ingredient is chicken thigh, with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger to enhance flavor.
Duck TongueDuck tongue is a dish made from duck tongues, carefully prepared through various cooking methods. Typically, the duck tongues are first cleaned thoroughly and then marinated to absorb flavors. During cooking, they can be grilled, braised, or stir-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.