Lotus Pond Side Bistro (Hupo Lane Community Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 285 Baimen Road
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. 285 Baimen Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salted Egg Yolk Rice Crackers, Kung Pao Chicken, 松子玉米.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 285 Baimen Road
- Popular dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Rice Crackers, Kung Pao Chicken, 松子玉米, Grilled Fish, Braised Snail with Pork
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Dishes
Salted Egg Yolk Rice CrackersA crispy rice cracker dish flavored with salted egg yolk, popular in Chinese cuisine.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
松子玉米松子玉米是一道以甜玉米粒和松子为主要食材的菜肴，通常加入少量青豆或胡萝卜丁增加色彩和口感。制作时先将玉米粒焯水备用，再用油炒香松子，随后与玉米粒、青豆等一同翻炒，最后加入适量调味料调和味道。
Grilled FishGrilled fish is made from fresh fish, marinated and then grilled on a rack until golden and crispy. It is served with a variety of vegetables and spices, creating an appealing color and aroma.
Braised Snail with PorkA dish made by slow-cooking snails and pork belly with spices like doubanjiang, chili, and garlic, resulting in tender meat and flavorful snails.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Braised Cutlass FishBraised ribbon fish is made primarily with ribbon fish, which is marinated, then pan-fried until golden brown. Seasonings and适量 of water are added to braise the dish until flavorful, and finally reduced to a glossy glaze.
Fatty Intestine and Fish Bladder Stir-fryA spicy Sichuan dish featuring pork intestines and fish bladder, stir-fried with chili and fermented bean paste for a rich, savory flavor.
Stir-Fried Noodles with MeatballsStir-fried vermicelli with minced meat, a dish made by soaking noodles in hot water, then stir-frying with pork mince, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, doubanjiang, and chili. Garnished with green onions. Bright red color, noodles coated in savory meat flavor.
Spicy Eel with ChiliA spicy Sichuan-style dish made with cuttlefish and chili peppers, known for its rich flavor and heat.
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.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.