Songfu Lou Nanjing Cuisine (Dinghuai Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 120 Longyuan West Road, Jiangdong Subdistrict, Jinling Mingren Ju, Building 12 (adjacent to Longjin Street)
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. 120 Longyuan West Road, Jiangdong Subdistrict, Jinling Mingren Ju, Building 12 (adjacent to Longjin Street). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cumin Lamb Ribs, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Rice Shrimp Paste.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 120 Longyuan West Road, Jiangdong Subdistrict, Jinling Mingren Ju, Building 12 (adjacent to Longjin Street)
- Popular dishes: Cumin Lamb Ribs, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Rice Shrimp Paste, New-style Lion's Head, Braised Pork Belly
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Dishes
Cumin Lamb RibsCumin lamb chops are made from lamb ribs, marinated and then pan-fried or grilled. Common marinade ingredients include cumin powder, salt, cooking wine, and garlic. The unique aroma of cumin enhances the flavor, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich cumin fragrance.
Kung Pao Shrimp BallsKung Pao Shrimp is a Chinese dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. The shrimp are deveined with tails intact, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatics such as green onions, ginger, and garlic to enhance flavor. The dish has a bright red color and plump shrimp balls.
Rice Shrimp PasteXiaomi shrimp balls is a dish made with fresh shrimp and小米. Shrimp is minced, seasoned, mixed with cooked小米, shaped into small balls, and steamed or boiled.
New-style Lion's HeadA creative Chinese dish featuring seasoned pork balls, either fried or steamed, with a tender interior and crispy exterior.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Crispy Skin PigeonCrispy-skinned squab is a delicacy made primarily from young pigeons. After marinating, the birds are coated with a special crispy skin solution and then roasted. The finished dish features a crispy outer skin and tender, juicy meat with an aromatic fragrance.
Lipu Taro StewA savory stew made with Lipu taro, pork belly, and mushrooms, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, comforting flavor.
Wild Vegetable Dumpling Stewed Fish HeadA hearty soup featuring fish head and wild vegetable dumplings, simmered slowly to enhance flavor and nutrition.
Golden Lake Whole Female LobsterFresh female lobster from Golden Lake, steamed with garlic, ginger, and chili to highlight its natural flavor and tender texture.
Songfu Heji Roast DuckSongfu Heji Roast Duck is a traditional Chinese roast duck, made from high-quality ducks that are marinated and air-dried before being roasted in a special oven. The skin is crispy, and the meat is tender, often served with thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce, and scallions and cucumber sticks.
Fish Head SoupFish head soup is made primarily with fish heads, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and slowly simmered. Fresh fish heads like bighead carp or black carp are used with water to create a creamy white broth with rich flavor.
Chicken-Flavored Large White FishChicken broth braised large white fish is made with fresh large white fish and rich chicken broth. First, clean the white fish and marinate it with seasonings. Then, heat oil in a pan, stir-fry葱姜蒜 until fragrant, add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Place the white fish in the broth and simmer until fully cooked. Finally, reduce the sauce and serve on a plate.
Black Pepper Beef Eye CubesA Chinese dish made with beef eye cubes stir-fried in a black pepper sauce, known for its tender texture and aromatic flavor.