Nanjing Li Xiahe Local Cuisine Restaurant (Hanzhongmen Branch)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 1-1 Hanzhongmen 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. 1-1 Hanzhongmen Avenue. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Autumn Grass White Sauce Eel with Spring Bamboo Shoots, Braised Cutlass Fish, Braised Chicken.
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: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 1-1 Hanzhongmen Avenue
- Popular dishes: Autumn Grass White Sauce Eel with Spring Bamboo Shoots, Braised Cutlass Fish, Braised Chicken, Old Hen Chicken Soup, Pork腰片
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Dishes
Autumn Grass White Sauce Eel with Spring Bamboo ShootsAutumn Grass White Sauce Eel with Spring Bamboo Shoots is a dish made primarily with eel and spring bamboo shoots. It uses a white sauce cooking method to highlight the natural flavor of the ingredients, with a fresh and tender texture.
Braised Cutlass FishBraised ribbon fish is made primarily with ribbon fish, which is marinated, then pan-fried until golden brown. Seasonings and适量 of water are added to braise the dish until flavorful, and finally reduced to a glossy glaze.
Braised ChickenBraised chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine after blanching. The chicken is cut into pieces, stir-fried or blanched, then slowly stewed with seasonings until tender and glossy.
Old Hen Chicken SoupOld hen chicken soup is primarily made with old hen chicken, combined with an appropriate amount of water and seasonings such as ginger slices and green onion segments. It is slowly simmered for several hours to allow the nutrients from the chicken to fully infuse into the broth, resulting in a rich and flavorful soup.
Pork腰片Tripe is sliced thin from pig or lamb kidneys, marinated with wine, ginger, then quickly blanched or briefly fried, and stir-fried with葱姜蒜、辣椒 for a flavorful dish.
Water Dropwort Shrimp PancakeWater dropwort shrimp pancake is a Chinese fried pancake made with fresh water dropwort and shrimp. The water dropwort is chopped and mixed with shrimp meat, then pan-fried with seasonings, offering a fresh and delicate taste with a unique fragrance.
Sheep's Sorrel DumplingsA Chinese delicacy made with fresh shepherd's purse and pork filling, shaped into small balls and steamed or pan-fried for a savory, tender bite.
SnailSnails are freshwater snails commonly used in cooking. Main ingredient is snail, with辅料 including chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic. Clean and blanch snails to remove fishy smell, then stir-fry or stew with seasonings to infuse flavor.
Leek and Tofu CubesLeek and tofu skin is a home-style dish made with fresh leeks and tofu slices. Wash and cut leeks, slice or shred tofu skin, stir-fry tofu first, then add leeks, season and serve.
Fragrant Stinky TofuA fragrant stinky tofu dish made by fermenting tofu, then deep-frying it until crispy outside and soft inside, served with spicy or garlic sauce.
Flying Pancake with Small Fish and ShrimpA Chinese snack made by wrapping small fried fish and shrimp in a thin pancake, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
Braised EelA Chinese dish made by braising fresh eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.