Liu Family Courtyard (Shuiximen Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
No. 139-4 Shuiximen Street
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. 139-4 Shuiximen Street. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Liu's One-Pot Stew, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Stewed Pork and Spare Ribs.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 139-4 Shuiximen Street
- Popular dishes: Liu's One-Pot Stew, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Stewed Pork and Spare Ribs, Da Yuan Xiao Bing, Sichuan-style Boiled Pork Kidney
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Dishes
Liu's One-Pot StewLiu's One-Pot Stew is a traditional Chinese dish made by simmering various ingredients in one pot with seasonings. Main ingredients include meat, vegetables, and soy products, which are cooked slowly to absorb the broth and create a rich flavor.
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.
Stewed Pork and Spare RibsA savory dish made by slow-cooking pork belly and spare ribs until tender, resulting in rich, flavorful meat.
Da Yuan Xiao BingDa Yuan Xiao Bing is a traditional Chinese flatbread made mainly from flour, water, and edible oil. The dough is rolled into thin pancakes and pan-fried until golden brown, with a crispy texture.
Sichuan-style Boiled Pork KidneyA Sichuan dish featuring tender pork kidneys cooked in a spicy, numbing broth with chili and Sichuan peppercorns.
Sichuan-style Boiled TripeSichuan-style braised pig kidneys with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili; sliced kidneys blanched to remove odor, then stir-fried with aromatics and simmered in broth for a tender, flavorful dish.
Huai'an Soft NoodlesHuai'an Soft Noodles is a traditional Jiangsu Huai'an dish primarily made with eel. After removing the bones, the eel is sliced into细 strips, slightly fried in oil, then stewed with seasonings such as yellow wine, soy sauce, and sugar until fully flavored. Finally, a slurry is added to thicken the sauce, resulting in tender, smooth eel strands and a rich, thick gravy.
Roasted Pork ElbowRoast pork knuckle is a dish made primarily from pork knuckles, which are marinated and then grilled over fire. The pork knuckles are first seasoned with a special marinade to absorb flavor, then slowly roasted over charcoal until the skin turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy.
Frog LegsFrogs legs, known for their tender texture and delicious flavor, are the main ingredient in this dish. Typically stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic, the frogs' legs are carefully cooked to achieve a tender and richly flavored result—making it a nutritious and delightful delicacy.
Stove Pot Beef Brisket with MushroomsStove pot beef brisket with mushrooms is a Chinese stew made with beef brisket and mushrooms. The beef brisket is blanched and then cooked with mushrooms and seasonings in a stove pot until the meat becomes tender and the broth is rich.
Pickled Mustard Stem Braised IntestinesPickled mustard stem braised intestines is a dish made with pickled mustard stems and intestines, cooked by stewing. It has a salty and fragrant flavor, with a sour taste from the fermented vegetables.
Garlic Pan-Seared ShrimpFresh shrimp stir-fried in a hot iron pan with garlic, resulting in tender, flavorful seafood dish.
Egg Yolk Rice CrackersEgg yolk rice crackers are a traditional Chinese snack made from rice, baked into crispy rice crackers, then coated with fragrant egg yolk sauce. The crackers are crunchy while the egg yolk is smooth and creamy, creating a unique texture when combined.
Sour Beef SoupSour Soup Beef is a dish primarily made with beef rolls,辅料 including enoki mushrooms and yellow chili pepper sauce. The preparation involves boiling the enoki mushrooms and placing them at the bottom of a bowl, then stir-frying the yellow chili pepper sauce, adding broth or water, and cooking the beef rolls until done. Finally, the entire mixture with its sauce is poured into the bowl lined with enoki mushrooms.
Braised Catfish with Bean NoodlesBraised Catfish with Bean Noodles is a Chinese dish made with catfish and bean noodles, cooked by stewing. The tender catfish meat pairs well with the bean noodles that absorb the broth, offering a rich flavor.
Duck Gizzard and Beef Tendon Stir-fryA Chinese dish featuring duck gizzards and beef tendons, slow-cooked or stir-fried to achieve a rich, tender texture.
Huangshan Stinky Guilin FishHuangshan Stinky Mandarin Fish is made primarily from fresh mandarin fish, which is marinated and fermented to develop a distinctive aroma. The fish is then pan-fried until the skin is crispy and simmered with seasonings. The unique flavor of the fish is achieved through microbial fermentation during the preparation process.