Iron Pot Era (Xinpu Road Branch)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.1
Room 102-1, Building 22, Shengjing Huating, No. 126 at the intersection of Kangsheng Road and Xinpu Road
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 Room 102-1, Building 22, Shengjing Huating, No. 126 at the intersection of Kangsheng Road and Xinpu Road. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stewed Beef Shank in Earthen Pot, Stove Pot Chicken, Dried Green Beans.
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: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Room 102-1, Building 22, Shengjing Huating, No. 126 at the intersection of Kangsheng Road and Xinpu Road
- Popular dishes: Stewed Beef Shank in Earthen Pot, Stove Pot Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Sauces Beef Balls, Soul Pancake
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Dishes
Stewed Beef Shank in Earthen PotA hearty dish featuring beef shank slowly stewed in an earthen pot with potatoes and vermicelli, resulting in rich flavor and tender meat.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Sauces Beef BallsSauces牛丸 (Sauces Beef Balls) are made primarily from beef, mixed with a secret blend of seasonings, then minced into a meat paste and shaped into balls. The unique feature is that the balls contain a savory broth inside; during cooking, the high temperature melts the inner broth, causing it to flow out when bitten, delivering a delicious flavor.
Soul PancakeA crispy, pan-fried flatbread with savory fillings like pork or vegetables, known for its rich aroma and comforting taste.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato noodles are made from sweet potato starch and usually appear transparent or semi-transparent. The basic preparation method involves mixing sweet potato starch and water in proportion, stirring well, then pouring the mixture through a sieve into boiling water to cook, finally removing it, rinsing with cold water, and draining.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.