Cao Cheng Xiang · Earth Pot Chicken & Fish (Yinxiang Store)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Room 110, Building 1, Phase II Yinxiang Farmers' Market, Jiyuan Street
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 110, Building 1, Phase II Yinxiang Farmers' Market, Jiyuan Street. 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: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Stewed Head Fish in Earthen Pot, Earth Pot Wuchang Fish.
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: 4.5
- Address: Room 110, Building 1, Phase II Yinxiang Farmers' Market, Jiyuan Street
- Popular dishes: Spiced Century Egg Salad, Stewed Head Fish in Earthen Pot, Earth Pot Wuchang Fish, Stir-Fried Bullfrog in Earthen Pot, Dried Green Beans
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Dishes
Spiced Century Egg SaladCold mixed century eggs is a chilled dish featuring century eggs as the main ingredient. The eggs are peeled, sliced, and mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. No cooking required.
Stewed Head Fish in Earthen PotA dish featuring whole fish with head, stewed in an earthen pot with potatoes and tofu, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Earth Pot Wuchang FishA dish made with Wuchang fish and vegetables, slow-cooked in an iron pot to create a rich, savory flavor.
Stir-Fried Bullfrog in Earthen PotStir-fried bullfrog in a clay pot is a dish primarily featuring bullfrog as the main ingredient, accompanied by side ingredients such as potatoes, green peppers, and onions. The bullfrogs are first blanched, then stir-fried together with seasonings, and finally simmered in an iron pot until fully infused with flavor, allowing the ingredients to absorb the rich broth thoroughly.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Hand-Pounded CucumberA refreshing cold dish made by hand-pounding fresh cucumbers and mixing with garlic, vinegar, salt, sugar, and sesame oil for a crisp, tangy flavor.
Signature Earth Pot ChickenA traditional Chinese dish featuring chicken and vegetables cooked in an iron pot, known for its rich flavor and tender meat.
Salted EdamameSalted boiled soybeans is a cold dish primarily made with fresh soybeans. The soybeans are blanched and then simmered with salt, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices, then cooled before serving. No complex seasonings are added during preparation, highlighting the fresh and tender texture of the soybeans.
Spicy Black Chicken FeetSpicy black chicken feet made with chicken claws stir-fried in chili and Sichuan pepper, delivering a rich, numbingly spicy flavor.