Shan Yuan Zhai Vegetarian Noodle Shop
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.1
Hongjue Temple, Niushou Mountain Culture and Tourism Zone
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 Hongjue Temple, Niushou Mountain Culture and Tourism Zone. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ice Jelly, Cold Noodles, Ruyi Noodles.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Hongjue Temple, Niushou Mountain Culture and Tourism Zone
- Popular dishes: Ice Jelly, Cold Noodles, Ruyi Noodles, Cherry Blossom Cake, Fortune Boiled Noodles
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Dishes
Ice JellyIce jelly is a traditional dessert made from ice jelly seeds, processed into transparent gel-like blocks. To prepare it, the blocks are cut into细条 or small pieces and mixed with ingredients such as brown sugar syrup, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and fruit pieces. It has a smooth, refreshing texture that cools and refreshes the body.
Cold NoodlesCold noodles are a chilled noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, combined with shredded cucumber, shredded carrot, egg skin, and other toppings. The cooked noodles are rinsed with cold or ice water to achieve a smooth texture, then mixed with a seasoned sauce typically made from soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili oil.
Ruyi NoodlesRuyi noodles is a Chinese cold noodle dish made with noodles, sauce, vegetables, and meat. The noodles are chewy and smooth, and the sauce is fragrant and delicious.
Cherry Blossom CakeA delicate sweet made from glutinous rice flour and cherry blossom flavor, often enjoyed in spring festivals or tea ceremonies.
Fortune Boiled NoodlesA spicy and flavorful noodle dish made with hand-pulled noodles, beef slices, vegetables, and a rich chili sauce, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Luohan Mushroom DumplingsLuohan Mushroom Dumplings are a Chinese dim sum made with various precious mushrooms wrapped in dough and cooked by steaming or boiling. They have a fresh and nutritious taste.
Luohan NoodlesLohan noodles are a vegetable and mushroom-based dish featuring carrots, shiitake mushrooms, wood ear fungus, bean sprouts, and greens, cooked with noodles. Vegetables are sliced or julienned and simmered together with the noodles, sometimes enhanced with broth.
Buddha's Old Brine NoodlesHandmade noodles served in a rich, slow-cooked braising sauce with pork belly, eggs, and tofu, offering deep savory flavor.
Fresh Shepherd's Purse Dumplings (15 pieces per serving)Fresh shepherd's purse dumplings made with fresh shepherd's purse and pork, wrapped in dough and steamed. The texture is tender and the taste is fresh and fragrant.
Green Wheat Red Bean CakeA traditional sweet dessert made from glutinous rice flour, green wheat juice, and red beans, steamed to a soft and fragrant texture.