Zhu Yuan Ju Restaurant (Zhushan Road Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 145-11, Zhushan Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 145-11, Zhushan Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Chicken, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Salted Pepper Shrimp.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 145-11, Zhushan Road
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Chinese Yam and Wood Ear Mushroom, Salted Pepper Shrimp, Baked Salted Pork Shank, Tomato and Egg Soup
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Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Chinese Yam and Wood Ear MushroomStir-fried yam and black fungus is a dish made primarily from yam and black木耳. Peel and slice the yam, soak and clean the black fungus, then stir-fry or blanch together with light seasonings like salt and soy sauce to preserve natural flavors.
Salted Pepper ShrimpBlack pepper salt shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp that are marinated and then deep-fried until the surface becomes crispy, followed by stir-frying with black pepper salt seasoning. The main ingredients include shrimp, black pepper salt powder, and辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the shrimp meat remains tender while the outer layer absorbs a rich, aromatic black pepper salt flavor.
Baked Salted Pork ShankA dish made by roasting a salted pork shank, resulting in tender, savory meat with a crispy skin.
Tomato and Egg SoupTomato egg soup is a dish made primarily with tomatoes and eggs. Cut tomatoes into pieces, beat eggs separately. First sauté tomatoes until soft, add water and boil, then pour in egg mixture to form egg flowers, finally season to taste.
Fatty Intestine Stinky TofuA specialty dish combining braised pork intestines with fermented stinky tofu, served with spicy sauce for a bold and aromatic flavor.
Spinach Tofu SoupGreen vegetable tofu soup is made from soft tofu and fresh greens. Cut tofu into cubes, add washed vegetables, boil in water, season, and cook until vegetables soften. Simple preparation highlights the natural flavors of ingredients.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.