POETS Thai Lion (Huacai Tian Di Store)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
No. 258 Jiangdong Middle Road, Huacai Tian Di, 1st Floor, Unit F1-18
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. 258 Jiangdong Middle Road, Huacai Tian Di, 1st Floor, Unit F1-18. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Traditional Curry Beef Brisket, Signature Thai Royal Curry Crab.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 258 Jiangdong Middle Road, Huacai Tian Di, 1st Floor, Unit F1-18
- Popular dishes: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Traditional Curry Beef Brisket, Signature Thai Royal Curry Crab, Coconut Sago Cake, Thai Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice
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Dishes
Tom Yum Seafood SoupTom Yum Goong is a Thai soup featuring a rich broth simmered with aromatic ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. It includes seafood like shrimp, crab sticks, and fish slices, seasoned with lime juice and fish sauce for a tangy and spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite.
Traditional Curry Beef BrisketA classic dish featuring tender beef brisket slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic curry sauce with traditional spices and vegetables.
Signature Thai Royal Curry CrabFresh crab simmered with Thai curry paste and coconut milk, delivering a rich, aromatic flavor.
Coconut Sago CakeCoconut-flavored sago pudding is a dessert made primarily from sago, coconut milk, and sugar. The preparation typically involves cooking the sago until transparent, then mixing in coconut milk and sugar until well combined, before pouring into molds and refrigerating until set.
Thai Seafood Pineapple Fried RiceThai seafood pineapple fried rice features shrimp, squid, and mussels stir-fried with pineapple chunks, jasmine rice, and Thai spices for a tangy, aromatic dish.
Thai Grilled Pork NeckGrilled pork neck marinated in Thai spices and served with a tangy chili sauce.
Thai Shrimp CakesThai shrimp cakes are made with fresh shrimp mixed with Thai herbs and spices, formed into small patties and pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Thai Lemongrass Grilled Qingyuan ChickenQingyuan chicken marinated with lemongrass and Thai herbs, then grilled to perfection for a fragrant, spicy flavor.
Thai Mango Sticky RiceA traditional Thai dessert made with sweet sticky rice, fresh mango, and coconut milk.
Beef Tom Yum RiceA Thai-style dish featuring minced beef stir-fried with onions, chili, and garlic, seasoned with fish sauce and palm sugar, served over rice.
Secret Thai-style Shrimp Paste Eggplant Stir-fryA stir-fry featuring fresh eggplant and shrimp paste, seasoned with authentic Thai spices for a savory, aromatic dish.