Eight Tables (Old Store)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 2, Building 11, Yingyuan Xi Cun, Yingyuan North Road
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. 2, Building 11, Yingyuan Xi Cun, Yingyuan North Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Fish Potstickers, Spicy Mala Fish, Braised Taro in Clay Pot.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 2, Building 11, Yingyuan Xi Cun, Yingyuan North Road
- Popular dishes: Fish Potstickers, Spicy Mala Fish, Braised Taro in Clay Pot, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Crispy Glacier Eggplant
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Dishes
Fish PotstickersA traditional Chinese dish made with fresh fish meat and seasonings, wrapped in dough and pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Spicy Mala FishSpicy numbing fish features fresh grass carp, seasoned with Sichuan pepper, chili, ginger, garlic, and green onion. The fish is marinated, pan-fried until slightly crispy, then stewed with aromatic numbing spices to retain tenderness and flavor.
Braised Taro in Clay PotA traditional Chinese dish featuring tender taro simmered in a clay pot with pork and seasonings, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
Crispy Glacier EggplantCrispy Glacier Eggplant is a creative dish featuring long eggplants fried to a golden crisp, served with a special sauce for a savory and satisfying bite.
Stinky Tofu with Pork IntestinesStinky tofu with pork intestine is a specialty dish, primarily made with stinky tofu and pork intestine. The preparation typically involves stewing the pork intestine until tender, then stir-frying it with golden-fried stinky tofu to allow both ingredients to blend thoroughly.
Chickweed Stir-fried with Button MushroomsChickweed stir-fried with button mushrooms is a Chinese stir-fry dish made with fresh chickweed and button mushrooms, quickly stir-fried for a tender and refreshing taste.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
Egg Yolk Rice CrackersEgg yolk rice crackers are a traditional Chinese snack made from rice, baked into crispy rice crackers, then coated with fragrant egg yolk sauce. The crackers are crunchy while the egg yolk is smooth and creamy, creating a unique texture when combined.
Sour Cabbage BeefSuancai Beef is a dish made primarily with beef and pickled cabbage. Thinly sliced or shredded beef is stir-fried or stewed with seasoned pickled cabbage, often enhanced with ginger and garlic. The cooking emphasizes the balance between the tangy flavor of the cabbage and the tenderness of the beef for a rich taste.
Grilled Squid TentaclesSizzling squid tentacles is a dish made by stir-frying squid tentacles on a hot iron plate. The squid tentacles, after marinating, are quickly stir-fried with vegetables such as onions and peppers until fully cooked and well-seasoned.
Pork and Vermicelli with CorianderA Chinese dish made with pork strips, rice noodles, and coriander, stir-fried to perfection for a fresh and savory taste.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.