Chen's Gaotun Cuisine (Huali Plaza Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
Directly opposite the north gate of Huali International, Xinjiekou Subdistrict
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 Directly opposite the north gate of Huali International, Xinjiekou 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: Five-Spice Chicken, Stir-Fried Chicken, Bamboo Mushroom and Tofu Stir-fry.
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: 3.7
- Address: Directly opposite the north gate of Huali International, Xinjiekou Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Chicken, Stir-Fried Chicken, Bamboo Mushroom and Tofu Stir-fry, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Five-Spice ChickenFive-spice chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, marinated with five spices—star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel—and then slowly stewed. The whole chicken or pieces are marinated with spices and seasonings, then gently cooked until tender, absorbing the rich flavors.
Stir-Fried ChickenStir-fried chicken is a Chinese home-style dish using chicken as the main ingredient, typically with thigh or breast meat cut into pieces and stir-fried with vegetables like green pepper, red pepper, and onion. After marinating, the chicken is quickly stir-fried with seasonings such as light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic, then reduced to a glossy finish.
Bamboo Mushroom and Tofu Stir-fryA simple and nutritious dish made by stir-frying fresh bamboo mushrooms and soft tofu with garlic and ginger, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal.
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
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.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Stuffed Tofu Puffs with PorkA traditional Chinese dish where tofu puffs are filled with seasoned pork and steamed or pan-fried until tender and flavorful.
Gaochun TofuGaochun Tofu is a traditional dish from Gaochun, Jiangsu, made with fresh tofu from local soybeans, combined with minced pork, shrimp, and vegetables, gently stewed or braised to create a delicate and savory flavor.
Fish Head Stewed with TofuFish head stewed with tofu is a nutritious home-style dish made primarily from fresh fish heads and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: first, fry the fish head until slightly golden, then add water and simmer until the broth turns milky white. Next, add cubed tofu and gently stew over low heat until the tofu absorbs the flavors. Finally, season to taste.
Fish Roe and Fish BladderFish roe and fish bladder is a dish featuring fish roe and fish bladder as main ingredients. The fish bladder must be cleaned and blanched before stir-frying or stewing with the roe, often enhanced with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.