Le He Catering (Hexi Street Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 66 Hexi Avenue, Xu Kuang Plaza Phase II Commercial Street, 3rd Floor, Units 301, 302, 303, 304, 313, and 314
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. 66 Hexi Avenue, Xu Kuang Plaza Phase II Commercial Street, 3rd Floor, Units 301, 302, 303, 304, 313, and 314. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Abalone with Potatoes, Signature QQ Squid, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 66 Hexi Avenue, Xu Kuang Plaza Phase II Commercial Street, 3rd Floor, Units 301, 302, 303, 304, 313, and 314
- Popular dishes: Braised Abalone with Potatoes, Signature QQ Squid, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Steamed Beef with Lotus Leaf, Grilled Steamed Bun
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Dishes
Braised Abalone with PotatoesStewed abalone with potatoes is a dish featuring fresh abalone and potatoes. After preparation, abalone is cooked with diced potatoes in a pot with water and seasonings, slowly simmered until flavorful—resulting in tender abalone and soft, creamy potatoes.
Signature QQ SquidSignature QQ Squid is a specialty dish made with fresh squid, stir-fried with a special sauce. The squid has a chewy texture and a rich sauce flavor, with a delicious taste.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
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.
Grilled Steamed BunGrilled buns are a simple and delicious snack, primarily made from steamed buns. The preparation involves slicing the buns, brushing them with适量 of oil, and baking them on a grill until golden and crispy.
Braised Pork BellySpecial braised pork belly is made with fatty pork, blanched and then stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves until tender and glossy.
Braised Stinky Mandarin FishBraised stinky mandarin fish is a dish made with mandarin fish, fermented through a special process before braising. Main ingredients include fresh mandarin fish, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. The fish is first marinated and fermented, then pan-fried and simmered with seasonings until flavorful.
Mutton Hot PotMutton soup pot features mutton as the main ingredient, with broth made from lamb bones or offal, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions. Vegetables like potatoes, carrots, radishes, and vermicelli are added for rich texture. Customize with chili oil, cilantro, or scallions.
Crispy Pepper ChickenA spicy Sichuan cold dish featuring tender chicken, crispy peppers, and a savory chili sauce.
Crispy Skin PigeonCrispy-skinned squab is a delicacy made primarily from young pigeons. After marinating, the birds are coated with a special crispy skin solution and then roasted. The finished dish features a crispy outer skin and tender, juicy meat with an aromatic fragrance.
Stir-fried water bamboo with fried tofuStir-fried water bamboo shoots with fried tofu is a home-style dish, primarily made with fresh water bamboo shoots and fried tofu. The preparation is simple: first, wash and cut the water bamboo shoots into segments, and slice the fried tofu into strips; then, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add the water bamboo shoots and stir-fry until half-cooked; finally, add the fried tofu, season with适量 salt and light soy sauce, stir well, and serve.
Leek-flavored Pig KidneyScallion pork kidneys is a dish made with pig kidneys and scallions. The kidneys are scored, blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with sliced scallions and seasonings.
Flavorful Radish CakeA traditional Chinese dim sum made from grated radish, seasoned with pork and shrimp, then steamed to a soft, flavorful texture.
Spicy Tasty Frog LegsFrogs legs stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic. Tender frog meat marinated and cooked with spicy seasonings for deep flavor.
Crispy Chicken WingsFresh chicken wings marinated and deep-fried to golden crispiness, with tender meat inside.