Lakefront Jinling Hotel - Ju Xian Tang Chinese Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Lakeside Jinling Hotel, No. 8 Jiahu East Road
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 Lakeside Jinling Hotel, No. 8 Jiahu East Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Taiwanese Beef Stir-Fry, Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Imperial Pea Ice Cake.
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: 4.8
- Address: Lakeside Jinling Hotel, No. 8 Jiahu East Road
- Popular dishes: Taiwanese Beef Stir-Fry, Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Imperial Pea Ice Cake, Almond Mushroom and Snowflake Beef Cubes, Seafood Lightning Rice
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Dishes
Taiwanese Beef Stir-FryThin slices of beef marinated in soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger, then quickly stir-fried for a tender and savory dish.
Braised Tofu VermicelliDa Zhu Gan Si is a dish primarily made with tofu skin, where the tofu is sliced into fine threads, blanched, and then simmered slowly in a rich broth with ingredients such as ham, chicken breast, shrimp, and mushrooms. The preparation emphasizes precise heat control and a flavorful broth, allowing the tofu threads to fully absorb the aromas of the accompanying ingredients.
Imperial Pea Ice CakeImperial Pea Ice Cake is made primarily from fresh peas, ground and filtered, then mixed with sugar and milk before being frozen in molds. It has a delicate, sweet taste with a subtle pea and dairy aroma, offering a refreshing and cool texture perfect for summer.
Almond Mushroom and Snowflake Beef CubesA dish of almond mushrooms and snowflake beef cubes, stir-fried for a savory, tender bite with a rich umami flavor.
Seafood Lightning RiceA flavorful rice dish featuring fresh seafood like shrimp, squid, and crab, stir-fried with vegetables and seasonings for a savory, slightly spicy taste.
Steamed Sea BassSteamed sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient, prepared by steaming. After processing, the fish is seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings, then placed in a steamer and cooked with high-temperature steam until the flesh is fully tender, preserving its delicate and fresh texture.
Lakeview功夫 SoupA delicate soup featuring fresh fish, tofu, and seasonal vegetables, slowly simmered to perfection with precise heat control.
Hulin Salted DuckHulin Salted Duck uses high-quality ducks, marinated in salt water and slowly simmered to tender perfection. The meat is firm and fresh with a balanced salty flavor and subtle aroma of braising spices, a classic dish from the Jiangnan region.
GrouperGrouper is a saltwater fish commonly used in cooking. The main ingredient is fresh grouper, and the preparation methods include steaming, braising, or frying. Steaming preserves the natural flavor of the fish meat, braising adds seasonings such as soy sauce and ginger slices, and frying results in a crispy skin with tender, juicy flesh inside.
Braised Abalone with Celery in Clay PotA Chinese dish featuring abalone and celery braised slowly in a clay pot, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Pork MeatballsBraised pork meatballs, also known as 'Lion's Head,' is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork. The preparation involves mincing the pork, mixing it with seasonings, shaping it into large meatballs, and then braising them slowly in a rich sauce until the sauce thickens and the meatballs become tender and flavorful.
Spicy Shrimp BallsA Sichuan-style dish featuring crispy fried shrimp balls stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a bold, spicy, and numbing flavor.
Fish Soup NoodlesFish soup with thin knife-cut noodles, made by simmering fresh fish to create a flavorful broth, then served with hand-cut thin noodles and optional tofu or greens for a smooth, rich taste.
Black Pepper Snowflake BeefPremium snowflake beef slices stir-fried quickly with black pepper and garlic. Tender, juicy meat with rich black pepper aroma and layered flavor.