No. 4 Small Restaurant & Bar
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 4 Taogu Xincun, Republican-era Building
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. 4 Taogu Xincun, Republican-era Building. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Stomach-Soothing Yam Noodle Soup, Cold Pot Three Crisps.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 4 Taogu Xincun, Republican-era Building
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Stomach-Soothing Yam Noodle Soup, Cold Pot Three Crisps, Earthen Stove Pot Rice Crisp, Osmanthus and Passion Fruit Glutinous Rice Balls
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Stomach-Soothing Yam Noodle SoupStomach-soothing yam noodle soup is made with yam, flour, and eggs. The yam is steamed and mixed with flour and eggs to form noodles, which are then cooked in water or broth. It has a soft texture and a mild taste, and is beneficial for strengthening the spleen and soothing the stomach.
Cold Pot Three CrispsA Sichuan dish featuring pork stomach, duck intestine, and beef tripe, marinated with spicy chili and Sichuan pepper for a crisp texture and numbing heat.
Earthen Stove Pot Rice CrispA traditional Chinese dish made by frying rice cakes over an earthen stove, then stir-frying with ingredients like preserved pork and green peppers for a crispy texture and savory flavor.
Osmanthus and Passion Fruit Glutinous Rice BallsGlutinous rice balls flavored with osmanthus and passion fruit, offering a sweet and fragrant dessert experience.
Spicy Tofu and Pork Stir-fryA spicy stir-fry dish made with pork and tofu, seasoned with chili and garlic, typical of Hunan cuisine.
Fried Eggplant RollsFried eggplant pockets filled with seasoned pork mince, sliced eggplant stuffed with meat, coated in starch or batter, then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Stone Pot Sea Urchin TofuA creative dish combining fresh sea urchin and hand-torn tofu, cooked in a heated stone pot to preserve natural flavors and enhance umami richness.
Stinky Tofu and Intestine StewStinky tofu and pork intestine stew is primarily made with stinky tofu and pork intestines. The stinky tofu, either fried or pan-fried, is combined with tender, slow-cooked pork intestines in a clay pot, then simmered with chicken stock or water to blend the flavors. Scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) are typically added to enhance the taste.
Garlic Stir-Fried LettuceWash and cut the oilseed rape, mince garlic. Heat oil in a pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, then quickly stir-fry the oilseed rape until just cooked. Season and serve.
Sichuan Pepper Black Fish SlicesSpicy Sichuan pepper black fish slices are made from fresh black fish, sliced thinly and marinated with Sichuan pepper and various spices. During cooking, the fish slices are quickly stir-fried to fully absorb the aroma of the Sichuan pepper, resulting in a unique fresh and fragrant taste.
Tofu and Pig Intestine FishA Sichuan dish combining tofu, pork intestines, and fish, simmered in a spicy and numbing sauce made with fermented bean paste, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Sauce Pepper Fish Head RoyalA richly flavored dish featuring a fresh fish head simmered in a spicy-sweet sauce made from fermented chili paste, garlic, and ginger.
Fresh Taro and Pork Intestine ChickenA Sichuan dish featuring pork intestines, chicken, and fresh taro, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, spicy flavor.