Lion Palace (Olympic Sports Center Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
5th Floor, Huacai Tian Di, Jiangdong Middle Road (banquet services available for various occasions)
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 5th Floor, Huacai Tian Di, Jiangdong Middle Road (banquet services available for various occasions). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Saltwater Milk Pigeon, Nanjing Salted Duck, Big Winner.
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: 4.3
- Address: 5th Floor, Huacai Tian Di, Jiangdong Middle Road (banquet services available for various occasions)
- Popular dishes: Saltwater Milk Pigeon, Nanjing Salted Duck, Big Winner, Signature Yangchun Noodles, Huaiyang Osmanthus Rice Cake
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Dishes
Saltwater Milk PigeonA Cantonese dish featuring tender milk pigeon poached in salted water, highlighting its natural flavor and delicate texture.
Nanjing Salted DuckNanjing Salted Duck is a traditional dish made from fresh ducks, cured and boiled. Main ingredients are duck meat and salt, with spices like star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. The duck is marinated for hours, then poached to retain its tender flavor.
Big WinnerA flavorful dish featuring chicken thigh and colorful vegetables stir-fried in a secret sauce, offering a savory and slightly spicy taste.
Signature Yangchun NoodlesA classic Chinese noodle dish featuring thin noodles in a savory pork bone broth, garnished with green onions and a touch of soy sauce.
Huaiyang Osmanthus Rice CakeA traditional sweet dessert from Jiangsu cuisine, made with glutinous rice flour, sugar, osmanthus paste, and steamed to a soft, fragrant texture.
Pan-Fried BeefA Chinese dish featuring beef quickly pan-fried and simmered in a savory sauce, resulting in tender meat with rich flavor.
Wangfu No.1 DumplingA fusion dish featuring minced pork, shrimp, and mushrooms wrapped in thin dough and steamed to perfection, offering a rich and savory taste.
Stone Pot腊味粉丝A dish made with preserved pork and rice noodles cooked in a hot stone pot, resulting in rich, savory flavors.
Sweet and Savory ShrimpA dish featuring fresh shrimp stir-fried with sweet and savory sauce, resulting in tender and flavorful seafood.
Suzhou-style smoked fishSuzhou-style smoked fish is a Chinese dish made with grass carp or black carp. The fish is cut into pieces, marinated, fried until crispy, then simmered with sugar, soy sauce, and yellow wine to absorb rich flavors.
Crab Meat Lion's Head MeatballsCrab meat lion's head is a traditional famous dish primarily made with pork and crab meat. The preparation involves mincing pork, mixing it with crab meat and crab roe, adding seasonings, stirring thoroughly, shaping into large meatballs, then slowly stewing in rich broth until fully cooked. The meat is tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.