Cháo Niú Kǎo Wù Xiǎo Jiǔguǎn (Xǐmǎlāyà Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.3
No. 9-16 Liu Chao Road (directly south of Starbucks, 1st Floor, Building J, Zendai Himalayas Center)
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. 9-16 Liu Chao Road (directly south of Starbucks, 1st Floor, Building J, Zendai Himalayas Center). It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Assorted Braised Dishes, Original Beef Skewers, Yellow Croaker.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 9-16 Liu Chao Road (directly south of Starbucks, 1st Floor, Building J, Zendai Himalayas Center)
- Popular dishes: Assorted Braised Dishes, Original Beef Skewers, Yellow Croaker, Chestnut Pumpkin, Thai Red Lemon Tea
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Dishes
Assorted Braised DishesA mixed braised dish is a selection of various ingredients that are braised and arranged on a plate. Main ingredients include tofu, eggs, seaweed, and pig ears, which are marinated in a rich braising sauce to develop deep flavors. The dish offers a diverse texture—soft and delicate tofu, crisp seaweed, and savory pig ears—making it an excellent choice for drinking or as a side dish.
Original Beef SkewersOriginal beef skewers made by marinating fresh beef cubes on bamboo sticks and grilling them. Main ingredients are beef and basic seasonings, with no complex spices added to preserve the natural beef flavor.
Yellow CroakerSmall yellow croaker is a small marine fish. Fresh small yellow croakers are typically selected, cleaned, and marinated with salt and cooking wine before being pan-fried or braised in brown sauce. During preparation,辅料 such as ginger slices and scallions can be added to enhance the flavor.
Chestnut PumpkinChestnut pumpkin is a dish made primarily with chestnut pumpkin. The pumpkin is peeled, cut into pieces, and steamed or boiled. A little sugar or salt may be added for flavor. Some recipes include red dates or lotus seeds to enhance the soft, sweet taste.
Thai Red Lemon TeaThai Red Lemon Tea is a refreshing beverage made with black tea, fresh lemon slices, and a sweet red sugar syrup, offering a balanced sour-sweet flavor.
Charcoal-Grilled Pork BellyCharcoal-grilled pork belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, grilled over charcoal. The pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated in a special sauce, and then slowly grilled over charcoal until golden and crispy, with tender and juicy meat.
Grilled ToastToast is a simple and delicious Western breakfast dish. It uses slices of bread as the main ingredient, which are baked in an oven until golden and crispy. To enhance aroma and texture, butter or olive oil can be spread on the bread slices during preparation. After baking, the toast becomes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and tastes even better when paired with jam or honey.
OysterOysters, using fresh oysters as the main ingredient, are typically served with lemon juice or a special sauce. The preparation is simple: open the oyster shells, keep the half-shell containing the oyster meat, clean it thoroughly, and enjoy raw, or enhance the flavor with additional seasonings.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Spicy ClamsSpicy clams is a dish made primarily with clams, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. The clams are first cleaned and then stir-fried with spicy seasonings, resulting in an appealing red color and aromatic spiciness.
Duck TongueDuck tongue is a dish made from duck tongues, carefully prepared through various cooking methods. Typically, the duck tongues are first cleaned thoroughly and then marinated to absorb flavors. During cooking, they can be grilled, braised, or stir-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.