老鼓楼汤包(通淮街店)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 103 Tonghuai Street, Jiangning Development Zone
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. 103 Tonghuai Street, Jiangning Development Zone. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Original Soup Dumplings, Braised Pork Noodles, Small Ribs Noodles.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 103 Tonghuai Street, Jiangning Development Zone
- Popular dishes: Original Soup Dumplings, Braised Pork Noodles, Small Ribs Noodles, Signature Duck Blood and Vermicelli Soup, Fried Quail
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Dishes
Original Soup DumplingsOriginal soup dumplings are made with fresh pork and pork skin gelatin, hand-folded and steamed to create a rich, savory broth inside a delicate wrapper.
Braised Pork NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring hand-pulled noodles tossed with slow-cooked pork and vegetables in a savory sauce.
Small Ribs NoodlesSmall ribs noodles are made with small ribs, noodles, and seasonings. Main ingredients include small ribs, noodles, scallions, ginger, and garlic. The flavor is salty and fragrant, with a simple preparation method.
Signature Duck Blood and Vermicelli SoupSignature duck blood and vermicelli soup features duck blood, intestines, and gizzards simmered in rich broth. Sliced duck blood and offal are cooked together, soft vermicelli added after soaking, then seasoned broth poured in for a flavorful, aromatic base.
Fried QuailFried quail is a traditional dish featuring quail as the main ingredient. To prepare it, first clean and marinate the quail to infuse flavor. Then, fry the marinated quail in hot oil until golden and crispy, and drain off excess oil. The finished dish has an appealing color and tender, juicy meat.
Vegetable NoodlesA Chinese dish made by mixing cooked noodles with a variety of fresh vegetables and a savory sauce.
Chrysanthemum Leaf Dumplings with SoupChrysanthemum leaf dumplings filled with savory meat or shrimp, steamed to perfection for a delicate, juicy bite.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsCrab Roe Soup Dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with crab roe and pork as filling, wrapped in wheat flour dough. To prepare, the crab roe and pork mixture is seasoned and encased in rolled-out dough, then steamed. The finished dumplings have thin skins with generous fillings and rich broth.
Red Bean Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, red beans, and fermented rice wine, offering a sweet and subtly alcoholic flavor.
Snow Cabbage and Pork NoodlesA Chinese home-style dish featuring stir-fried pork strips and pickled mustard greens tossed with cooked noodles, offering a savory and slightly spicy flavor.
Fresh Meat Soup DumplingsSteamed pork soup buns are filled with minced pork and pork skin jelly or broth gel. The dough is made from flour and water, steamed until cooked. When eaten, the wrapper breaks to release the savory broth.
Duck Blood VermicelliDuck blood and vermicelli soup is a dish made primarily with duck blood and rice noodles. Duck blood cubes are cooked with noodles in a broth made from pork or chicken bones, seasoned with scallions, cilantro, and chili oil. Cooking time must be controlled to keep the duck blood tender and the noodles soft and flavorful.
Gu Lou Secret Sauce Duck TongueFresh duck tongues marinated in a secret sauce and slowly braised, resulting in tender texture and rich, savory-sweet flavor.