Tao Xiao Bao (Houbiaoying Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.3
Houbiaoying Road, Hounan Lane (near Houbiaoying Primary School)
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 Houbiaoying Road, Hounan Lane (near Houbiaoying Primary School). 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: Steamed Soup Buns, Signature Steamed Pork Dumplings (2 Baskets), Signature Homemade Old-Soup Tofu Brain.
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: 4.3
- Address: Houbiaoying Road, Hounan Lane (near Houbiaoying Primary School)
- Popular dishes: Steamed Soup Buns, Signature Steamed Pork Dumplings (2 Baskets), Signature Homemade Old-Soup Tofu Brain, Signature Fresh Pork Steamed Dumplings, Warming Millet Porridge
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Dishes
Steamed Soup BunsXiaolongbao is a steamed dumpling with a thin dough wrapper filled with pork and savory broth. The pork is minced, mixed with seasonings and gelatinized broth, then wrapped in dough and steamed.
Signature Steamed Pork Dumplings (2 Baskets)Made with traditional old dough, filled with juicy pork and steamed to perfection. A classic Chinese dim sum favorite.
Signature Homemade Old-Soup Tofu BrainA silky tofu brain made from premium soybeans, simmered in a rich homemade broth and served with scallions, cilantro, and soy sauce for a savory, comforting taste.
Signature Fresh Pork Steamed DumplingsSignature steamed pork dumplings made with flour wrappers and fresh pork filling seasoned with scallions and ginger, then steamed to perfection.
Warming Millet PorridgeA gentle millet porridge cooked slowly to a smooth consistency, ideal for soothing the stomach and promoting digestion.
Seaweed and Egg SoupNori egg drop soup is a soup dish primarily made with nori and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, cut the nori into small pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Next, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the nori, and once it boils again, slowly pour in the egg mixture while quickly stirring with chopsticks to form egg flowers. Finally, season with salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), then sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Old Dough Steamed BunA traditional Chinese dim sum made with fermented dough and filled with savory meat, steamed to perfection for a delicate, juicy bite.
Homemade Tofu PuddingHomemade tofu pudding made from soybeans, soaked, ground, filtered, boiled, and set with coagulants like gypsum or brine. Smooth texture, served with soy sauce, green onions, dried shrimp, and pickled vegetables.
Fresh Pork and Carrot Steamed BunsFresh pork and carrot steamed buns are made with minced pork and grated carrots, wrapped in thin dough and steamed until tender, offering a savory and slightly sweet flavor.