Nanhu Home Restaurant (Shuiximen Avenue Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 79, Shuiximen Street
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. 79, Shuiximen Street. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Salted Pork Stewed Tofu, Signature Old Hen Chicken.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 79, Shuiximen Street
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Salted Pork Stewed Tofu, Signature Old Hen Chicken, Boiled Peanuts, Huaiyang Stir-Fry
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Dishes
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Salted Pork Stewed TofuA traditional home-style dish made by slow-cooking salted pork and old tofu together, resulting in a rich, savory flavor with tender tofu absorbing the broth.
Signature Old Hen ChickenA signature dish featuring slow-cooked old hen chicken with aromatic spices and tender meat.
Boiled PeanutsSteamed peanuts is a dish primarily made with peanuts. After washing, peanuts are boiled in water and seasoned with salt and other spices to enhance flavor. No frying or complex cooking methods are used, preserving the natural aroma and texture of peanuts.
Huaiyang Stir-FryA classic Huaiyang dish made with pork, green pepper, and carrot, stir-fried quickly with garlic for a fresh and savory taste.
Xiang-Style Chicken WingsXiang-style chicken wings is a dish primarily made with chicken wings, prepared by marinating and stir-frying. The chicken wings are first marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in crispy skin and tender, juicy meat inside.
Crispy Cantonese FishFresh carp is specially prepared to achieve a crisp texture, then steamed or stir-fried with garlic, fermented black beans, and chili for a savory taste.
Special Fish Head PotA flavorful dish made with fresh fish head, tofu, mushrooms, and ginger, slowly simmered to create a rich, savory broth.
Garlic Stir-Fried Water SpinachStir-fried water spinach with garlic is a dish made by quickly stir-frying washed and cut water spinach with minced garlic. After heating oil in a pan, add garlic to sizzle, then toss in the spinach until just cooked through, season and serve.
Garlic Butter LobsterGarlic shrimp is made with fresh shrimp and lots of garlic paste. After cleaning, the shrimp are boiled or stir-fried and seasoned with garlic, scallions, and ginger to blend the garlic aroma with the shrimp's natural flavor.
Leek and Konjac Stir-fryA dish made by stir-frying konjac with leeks, offering a fresh and savory flavor.