Dian Weng · Yunnan Sour Beef Hot Pot (Nanjing First Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
Inside Vanke City, Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Xiuyuan Road and Shiyang Road
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 Inside Vanke City, Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Xiuyuan Road and Shiyang Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Xinping Suancai, Kunming Ginger Gourd Dish, Water Lily Delight.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Inside Vanke City, Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Xiuyuan Road and Shiyang Road
- Popular dishes: Xinping Suancai, Kunming Ginger Gourd Dish, Water Lily Delight, Yunnan-style Fresh Beef, Yunnan Free-Range Chicken
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Dishes
Xinping SuancaiXinping sour cabbage is primarily made from fresh Chinese cabbage. After washing and cutting into segments, it is fermented with salt and a small amount of chili peppers. During the production process, lactic acid bacteria naturally ferment the vegetables, creating a unique sour taste and a crisp, refreshing texture.
Kunming Ginger Gourd DishA Yunnan dish made with local ginger gourd, stir-fried with garlic and chili for a crisp, slightly spicy flavor.
Water Lily DelightWater-Flower is a dish made primarily with eggs and greens. Eggs are beaten and stir-fried with chopped vegetables, resulting in a tender, fresh-tasting home-style meal.
Yunnan-style Fresh BeefDian Flavor Fresh Beef is a dish made with fresh beef, Yunnan spices, and vegetables. Thinly sliced beef is marinated, then stir-fried with onions and green peppers to retain tenderness while infusing local flavors.
Yunnan Free-Range ChickenDian Weng Zou Di Chicken is a dish featuring free-range chicken from Yunnan, simmered with ginger slices and green onions, seasoned with salt and spices, slowly cooked until tender and flavorful.
Offal PlatterThe beef offal platter mainly consists of ingredients such as beef tripe, beef intestine, beef lung, and beef heart. After cleaning and blanching, these offal are stewed together with spices until tender and flavorful, then sliced and served on a plate.
Mushroom Assortment PlatterA mixed mushroom platter featuring fresh mushrooms like shiitake, enoki, king oyster, and crab mushrooms, lightly blanched or stir-fried to preserve their natural flavor with minimal seasoning.
Jackfruit Shrimp DumplingsPineapple shrimp balls is a dish made with fresh shrimp paste and pineapple. Shrimp paste is made by mashing shrimp and mixing with seasonings, while pineapple is cut into chunks. The shrimp balls are boiled and then stir-fried with pineapple to absorb its sweet flavor. The dish has a bright color, tender texture, and fruity aroma.
Sour Spicy Mushroom Mother-Child PotA sour-spicy mushroom pot featuring wild mushrooms in a clear broth and a spicy, tangy base, served in two pots for shared dining.
Spicy and Sour Hot PotSour-spicy hot pot is a火锅 dish primarily flavored with sour and spicy tastes, featuring main ingredients like beef, pork, or chicken, tofu, and vegetables such as cabbage, potatoes, and wood ear mushrooms. Ingredients are cooked in a specially prepared sour-spicy broth made from vinegar, chili, ginger, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Sour Spicy PotA sour and spicy pot featuring Xiping pickled cabbage and Fuyuan radish strips, simmered with vegetables and meat for a rich, flavorful broth.
Marinated Wagyu StripSpicy marinated wagyu beef made from tenderloin, blanched or briefly boiled, sliced and mixed with garlic, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are made from chicken legs, cleaned, blanched to remove odor, then cooked by stewing, braising, or simmering until tender and flavorful. Common seasonings include ginger, scallions, star anise, and soy sauce.