Small Forest (North River Main Branch)
广西菜 · ⭐ 4.3
300 meters ahead of Zhongshan Police Station on Jiangbei Avenue (next to Municipal Engineering Management Office)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanning, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 300 meters ahead of Zhongshan Police Station on Jiangbei Avenue (next to Municipal Engineering Management Office). It is a 广西菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hand-Pounded Cucumber, Signature Stew, Liuzhou Fried 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: Nanning
- Category: 广西菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: 300 meters ahead of Zhongshan Police Station on Jiangbei Avenue (next to Municipal Engineering Management Office)
- Popular dishes: Hand-Pounded Cucumber, Signature Stew, Liuzhou Fried Noodles, Pork Trotter, Snail and Duck Foot Stew
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Dishes
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 StewA flavorful stew made with meat or seafood and vegetables, slow-cooked in a rich broth for deep taste and comfort.
Liuzhou Fried NoodlesLiuzhou fried noodles are a specialty snack from Liuzhou, Guangxi, made with wide rice noodles stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and eggs for a fresh and savory taste.
Pork TrotterPig trotters are simmered or braised with seasonings after blanching, resulting in a soft and flavorful dish. Common ingredients include ginger, scallions, star anise, and soy sauce; rock sugar or chili can be added according to taste.
Snail and Duck Foot StewA Cantonese specialty featuring snails and duck feet simmered with ginger, garlic, and chili for a rich, savory flavor.
Rice NoodlesRice noodles are a thin, elongated staple food made from rice through processes such as soaking, grinding into slurry, steaming, cooling, and cutting into strips. They are typically blanched with hot water and served with a broth or mixed with sauces and accompaniments. Common ingredients include meat, vegetables, soy products, and seasoning pastes.
TaroTaro is a root vegetable, with taro as the main ingredient, typically cooked by steaming, boiling, or stewing. It can be served as a standalone dish or combined with other ingredients such as pork ribs or chicken to make taro stew or taro soup.
Fermented Bamboo ShootsSuan sun is made primarily from bamboo shoots and undergoes pickling and fermentation. Fresh bamboo shoots are sliced or cut into pieces, then mixed with salt and a specific fermenting agent, placed in a sealed container to naturally ferment until it develops its characteristic sour taste.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are made from chicken legs, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then cooked by stewing, braising, or simmering until tender and flavorful. Common seasonings include ginger, scallions, star anise, and soy sauce.