Lao Gu Lou Soup Dumplings (Xiaolingwei Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
Room 114, Building 03, Longhu Zijin Mall, No. 179 Xiaolingwei Street, Xiaolingwei Subdistrict
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 Room 114, Building 03, Longhu Zijin Mall, No. 179 Xiaolingwei Street, Xiaolingwei Subdistrict. 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: Original Soup Dumplings, Pork Rib Noodles, Pickled Chili Chicken Offal 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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Room 114, Building 03, Longhu Zijin Mall, No. 179 Xiaolingwei Street, Xiaolingwei Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Original Soup Dumplings, Pork Rib Noodles, Pickled Chili Chicken Offal Noodles, Fried Quail, Tomato Prosperity Soup Dumplings
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Dishes
Original Soup DumplingsOriginal soup dumplings are made with fresh pork and pork skin gelatin, hand-folded and steamed to create a rich, savory broth inside a delicate wrapper.
Pork Rib NoodlesXiaopai Mian is a Chinese noodle dish featuring pork spare ribs and noodles. The ribs are blanched to remove odor, then stewed with soy sauce and cooking wine until tender. They're served over cooked noodles with the stewing broth, sometimes garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Pickled Chili Chicken Offal NoodlesA spicy noodle dish featuring chicken offal stir-fried with pickled chili and vegetables, served over cooked noodles.
Fried QuailFried quail is a traditional dish featuring quail as the main ingredient. To prepare it, first clean and marinate the quail to infuse flavor. Then, fry the marinated quail in hot oil until golden and crispy, and drain off excess oil. The finished dish has an appealing color and tender, juicy meat.
Tomato Prosperity Soup DumplingsA savory dumpling filled with tomato and pork, steamed to perfection. The rich tomato broth blends with the meat for a balanced, comforting taste.
Vegetable NoodlesA Chinese dish made by mixing cooked noodles with a variety of fresh vegetables and a savory sauce.
Water Chestnut DumplingsA delicate dumpling filled with fresh wild chives and pork, steamed to perfection for a savory, juicy bite.
Chrysanthemum Leaf Dumplings with SoupChrysanthemum leaf dumplings filled with savory meat or shrimp, steamed to perfection for a delicate, juicy bite.
Thin-skinned DumplingsThin-skinned dumplings made with delicate dough and filled with minced pork or shrimp, boiled in clear broth for a fresh, tender taste.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsCrab Roe Soup Dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with crab roe and pork as filling, wrapped in wheat flour dough. To prepare, the crab roe and pork mixture is seasoned and encased in rolled-out dough, then steamed. The finished dumplings have thin skins with generous fillings and rich broth.
Red Bean Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, red beans, and fermented rice wine, offering a sweet and subtly alcoholic flavor.
Chicken Juice Braised Tofu DryA Chinese home-style dish made by simmering tofu dry in a savory chicken broth with soy sauce and sugar, resulting in a rich, tender texture.
Duck Blood and Vermicelli SoupDuck blood and vermicelli soup is a soup dish primarily made with duck blood and vermicelli, supplemented by duck intestines, duck gizzards, and other duck offal. To prepare it, duck blood is cut into pieces and boiled together with rehydrated vermicelli in a rich broth, then duck offal and other ingredients are added, followed by seasoning before serving.
Spicy Duck BloodSpicy duck blood is a dish made primarily with duck blood, which is blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried or stewed with chili, Sichuan pepper, and doubanjiang to absorb the spicy flavor. It pairs well with bean sprouts or greens for added texture.