Liji Acid Fish Restaurant (No. 7 Garden Road Community Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
No. 8, Huayuan Road, Xuanwu Lake Subdistrict (near East Gate of Nanjing Forestry University and Institute of Dermatology)
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 No. 8, Huayuan Road, Xuanwu Lake Subdistrict (near East Gate of Nanjing Forestry University and Institute of Dermatology). It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, White-Cut Chicken, Sour Cabbage Fish.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 8, Huayuan Road, Xuanwu Lake Subdistrict (near East Gate of Nanjing Forestry University and Institute of Dermatology)
- Popular dishes: Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, White-Cut Chicken, Sour Cabbage Fish
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Dishes
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.