Old Street Market Fresh Hot Pot (Daguang Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.8
No. 188 Daguang 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 No. 188 Daguang 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: Ice Tangyuan, Cold Pot Fresh Duck Blood, Sliced Pork Kidney with Big Knife.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 188 Daguang Road
- Popular dishes: Ice Tangyuan, Cold Pot Fresh Duck Blood, Sliced Pork Kidney with Big Knife, Fresh Pork Kidney Slices, 天门滑肉
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Dishes
Ice TangyuanIce Tangyuan is a dessert made primarily from glutinous rice balls and various fruits. The preparation involves boiling the rice balls, cooling them in cold water, then adding ice cubes and diced fruits, and finally drizzling with condensed milk or syrup.
Cold Pot Fresh Duck BloodCold pot fresh duck blood is a unique dish whose main ingredient is fresh duck blood. The preparation involves gently blanching the duck blood and then soaking it in a specially prepared cold sauce to maintain its tender texture. The cold sauce is made by mixing garlic paste, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, and other seasonings, adding rich layers of flavor to the duck blood.
Sliced Pork Kidney with Big KnifeBig Knife腰片 is a dish primarily made with pig kidneys. During preparation, the pig kidneys are sliced into thin, uniform pieces using precise knife skills. Typically, the slices are marinated with a specially prepared seasoning before cooking to maintain their tender and fresh texture.
Fresh Pork Kidney SlicesA dish made from fresh pork kidneys sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with aromatics, offering a tender and savory taste.
天门滑肉天门滑肉是一道以猪肉为主要食材的菜肴,选用瘦肉切片后用淀粉和蛋清腌制,再与青椒、胡萝卜等配菜一同炒制而成。制作过程中注重火候,使肉质滑嫩,口感细腻。
Fresh Beef Tripe from the SlaughterhouseFresh beef tripe from the slaughterhouse, made from fresh cow tripe that has been carefully processed to maintain its tender texture. Stir-fried with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices, allowing the tripe to fully absorb the aromatic flavors of the seasonings and presenting an enticing color.
Handmade Ice TangyuanHandmade ice tangyuan is a dessert made primarily from glutinous rice flour, shaped by hand into small tangyuan balls, filled with red bean paste or sesame paste, and then topped with specially prepared syrup or milk. It has a soft, smooth, and tender texture with a refreshing sweetness, making it an ideal treat for cooling down in summer.
Handmade Crispy PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by deep-frying marinated pork belly until golden and crispy, offering a satisfying crunch and rich flavor.
Handcrafted Fresh-cut Wagyu SirloinHand-cut wagyu beef from the tenderloin, quickly cooked to preserve its tender texture. Main ingredient: fresh beef. Preparation includes slicing, marinating, and high-heat stir-frying or quick boiling.
Xinjiang Silver Chestnut Chestnut PumpkinXinjiang Silver Chestnut Chestnut Pumpkin is a specialty dish made with chestnut pumpkin, silver chestnuts, and various seasonings. The pumpkin is steamed or boiled, resulting in a soft texture, while the silver chestnuts add a sweet flavor, creating a delicious and layered taste.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
Beef Tallow Spicy Hot PotSpicy beef tallow broth made with beef tallow, chili, Sichuan pepper, doubanjiang, and seasonings like garlic, ginger, scallion, and onion, typically cooked with beef, tripe, beef gullet, and duck intestine for a rich, numbing flavor.
Freshly Killed FrogFreshly slaughtered frog is a dish featuring fresh frog as the main ingredient. After skinning and deboning, the meat is cut into pieces, marinated with rice wine and ginger to remove fishy odor, then stir-fried, braised or deep-fried for tender, flavorful results.
Stone-ground Black Bean CurdStone-ground black bean curd is a soy product made primarily from black beans, ground using a stone mill and then cooked. To prepare it, black beans are soaked, ground into a pulp, filtered to remove residue, heated to boiling, and then a coagulant is added to solidify the soy milk into a tofu-like consistency. Finally, seasonings or side dishes can be added according to taste.
Crackling Chicken Feet (Hot Braised)Crackling chicken feet is a dish made with chicken feet, fried and braised. The outer skin is crispy, and the inside is soft and chewy, with a rich braising flavor.
Chongqing Beef Tallow Hot Pot BaseChongqing beef tallow broth uses beef tallow as the primary oil, stir-fried with fermented broad bean paste, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallions, and other spices, enhanced with various Chinese medicinal herbs and aromatic ingredients to elevate flavor. The preparation involves heating the beef tallow to bloom the seasonings, then simmering to extract a rich aroma, resulting in a uniquely numbing and spicy hot pot base.
Fish Roe Shrimp DumplingsFish roe shrimp paste is an exquisite seafood dish primarily made from fresh fish roe and shrimp meat. The preparation involves mashing the shrimp meat into a paste, mixing it evenly with fish roe, and then shaping it using specific cooking techniques. This dish offers a delicate texture from the shrimp paste complemented by the rich flavor of the fish roe, creating a harmonious and delightful taste.
Fresh-cut Wagyu StripFreshly sliced sirloin is a dish made primarily from fresh beef from the sirloin cut. The sirloin portion has tender meat with clear muscle fibers. During preparation, the sirloin is sliced thinly and marinated briefly with a specially prepared seasoning. It is then cooked quickly by stir-frying or in hot pot style, preserving the natural flavor of the meat.