Ailian's Braised Chicken Rice (Zhujiang Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 36, Zhujiang 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. 36, Zhujiang Road. 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: Tofu Skin, Potato, Ham Sausage.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 36, Zhujiang Road
- Popular dishes: Tofu Skin, Potato, Ham Sausage, Soft-boiled Egg, Fried Tofu Puffs
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Dishes
Tofu SkinTofu skin, also known as百叶 or bean curd sheet, is a soy-based product made primarily from yellow beans. It has a pale yellow color, a delicate texture, and is as thin as paper. It can be prepared by mixing cold, stir-frying, or used as an ingredient. Commonly paired with vegetables, meat, or seafood in cooking to enhance texture and flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Ham SausageSausage is a processed meat product made primarily from pork, chicken, or beef, mixed with starch, water, and seasonings, then stuffed into casings and cooked by steaming or smoking.
Soft-boiled EggA sunny-side-up egg is made by directly placing an egg into boiling water and cooking it until done. Its characteristic is that the yolk remains round and does not散开, while the white evenly wraps around it, resembling a pouch—hence the name.
Fried Tofu PuffsFried tofu puffs are a popular Chinese street snack made by deep-frying tofu until crispy, often served with spicy or sweet sauces.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Green VegetablesChinese cabbage is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves. When preparing it, fresh Chinese cabbage is typically selected, washed clean, and then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or stewing. During cooking, ingredients like minced garlic and ginger slices can be added to enhance flavor while preserving its natural taste, highlighting the vegetable's fresh and natural appeal.
PieA pie is a food made by wrapping various fillings in a dough made from flour, then cooked by frying, baking, or steaming. The main ingredients include flour, water, and the filling, which commonly consists of meat, vegetables, legumes, or eggs. To prepare it, the dough is rolled into a circular sheet, filled with the prepared mixture, sealed by pinching the edges, and then heated.
Shiitake MushroomShiitake mushrooms, using fresh shiitake as the main ingredient, can be cooked into various delicious dishes after cleaning. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and steaming. Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, tender texture, a delightful flavor, a unique aroma, and are highly nutritious with certain medicinal properties.