Yu Xian Sheng · Specialty Restaurant (Yujinxiang Road Store)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 19 Yujinxiang 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. 19 Yujinxiang 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: Nanjing Salted Duck, Health-Preserving Soft-Shelled Turtle with Millet, Inner Mongolia Lamb Skewers.
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. 19 Yujinxiang Road
- Popular dishes: Nanjing Salted Duck, Health-Preserving Soft-Shelled Turtle with Millet, Inner Mongolia Lamb Skewers, Farmhouse Duck Tongue Pie, Sichuan-style Spicy Chicken
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Dishes
Nanjing Salted DuckNanjing Salted Duck is a traditional dish from Nanjing, made by curing duck in salt and spices, then poaching it to achieve tender, flavorful meat.
Health-Preserving Soft-Shelled Turtle with MilletA nourishing dish featuring soft-shelled turtle and millet, slow-cooked with medicinal ingredients for health benefits.
Inner Mongolia Lamb SkewersInner Mongolian lamb skewers are made by cutting fresh lamb into small pieces, threading them onto bamboo sticks, and grilling after marinating with salt, cumin, and chili powder for enhanced flavor. Cooked over charcoal or open flame, the meat becomes crispy outside and tender inside with rich aroma.
Farmhouse Duck Tongue PieA rustic pie made with duck tongues, seasoned and fried to golden crispiness. Delicate and savory, it's a traditional snack from Chinese countryside kitchens.
Sichuan-style Spicy ChickenSichuan-style Spicy Chicken is a cold dish made primarily with chicken thigh meat or whole chicken. The cooked chicken is shredded into strips and mixed with ingredients such as peanuts, green onions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro. It is then dressed with a sauce made from chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil, and served after being well combined.
Stewed Chicken with Chicken IntestineA traditional dish made by stewing free-range chicken with its own intestine, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
Steamed Beef with Lotus LeafSteamed beef with lotus leaf is a dish made from beef shank, wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed. The marinated beef absorbs the清香 of the lotus leaf while retaining its original flavor.
Juicy Crispy PigeonJuicy crispy squab pigeon marinated and deep-fried to golden crispness, with tender, juicy meat inside. Made with secret seasoning and high-heat frying to lock in moisture.
Peony Mustard Shrimp BallsFresh shrimp balls with mustard sauce, shaped like peony petals, offering a delicate and slightly spicy taste.
Spicy Sour Fish in Golden SoupGolden sour cabbage fish features tender fish meat and tangy pickled mustard greens, served in a rich golden broth. The fish is sliced thinly, the pickled mustard greens chopped, and both are simmered with spices and seasonings until the broth becomes deeply flavorful and the fish is perfectly cooked, showcasing an enticing golden hue.