Women Take Charge · Nanjing Home Cooking (Yongle Road Store)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
No. 13 Yongle Road, Honghua Subdistrict (near Hongjiayuan)
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. 13 Yongle Road, Honghua Subdistrict (near Hongjiayuan). It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Beef Tripe, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Dry-Loaded Rice Noodles.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 13 Yongle Road, Honghua Subdistrict (near Hongjiayuan)
- Popular dishes: Spicy Beef Tripe, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Dry-Loaded Rice Noodles, Cantonese Stir-fried Whole Kidney, Huaiyang Stir-Fry
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Dishes
Spicy Beef TripeA spicy stir-fried dish made with beef tripe, seasoned with chili, Sichuan pepper, and fermented bean paste, known for its bold flavor and perfect pairing with rice.
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Dry-Loaded Rice NoodlesDry tossed rice noodles is a dish primarily made with rice noodles, typically combined with vegetables, meat, or seafood. The noodles are cooked, drained, then mixed or stir-fried with seasonings and ingredients for a smooth texture and rich flavor.
Cantonese Stir-fried Whole KidneyA Cantonese dish featuring whole pork kidneys stir-fried quickly with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and chili for a crisp texture and rich flavor.
Huaiyang Stir-FryA classic Huaiyang dish made with pork, green pepper, and carrot, stir-fried quickly with garlic for a fresh and savory taste.
Glutinous Rice Balls Braised with Pork RibsA Chinese dish combining glutinous rice balls and pork ribs, slow-cooked to tender perfection.
Fatty Intestine and Stinky Tofu StewA spicy stew combining tender stinky tofu with flavorful pork intestines, slow-cooked in a rich sauce of chili, garlic, and fermented bean paste.
Bridge-style Spare RibsHot Bridge Pork Ribs is a dish featuring pork ribs as the main ingredient, typically blanched and then stewed with vegetables and seasonings in a clay pot. The ribs are marinated first, then heated with bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots, finally topped with hot broth to keep the ingredients tender.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Grilled Ribeye SteakSkillet beef short ribs are a dish featuring beef short ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and seared on a hot skillet to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. Typically cooked with onions and green peppers, the high heat of the skillet quickly cooks the ingredients while locking in juices.
Sizzling Garlic ShrimpSizzling garlic shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, garlic, butter, and olive oil, cooked at high heat on a hot plate. Shrimp are deveined with tails intact, marinated in garlic, scallions, ginger, and cooking wine, then stir-fried until fully cooked, releasing a rich aroma.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.
Black Pepper Potatoes in Clay PotA dish featuring crispy clay-pot potatoes tossed in a rich black pepper sauce, offering a bold and aromatic flavor.