Nanjing Waldorf Astoria Hotel Wan Li Xuan Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 139, Aoti Street (near Ba Shan 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. 139, Aoti Street (near Ba Shan Road). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Clove and Red Yeast Beef Steak, Wanli Salted Duck, Sizzling Eel Sauce.
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: 4.6
- Address: No. 139, Aoti Street (near Ba Shan Road)
- Popular dishes: Clove and Red Yeast Beef Steak, Wanli Salted Duck, Sizzling Eel Sauce, General's Braised Pork Belly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish with Osmanthus
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Dishes
Clove and Red Yeast Beef SteakTender beef strips marinated with cloves and red yeast, then pan-seared to perfection for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Wanli Salted DuckWanli Salted Duck is a traditional Chinese dish made with fresh duck meat, marinated with salt, spices, and water before being cooked. It has a tender texture and a savory, aromatic flavor, making it a specialty of Jiangsu region.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
General's Braised Pork BellyShaoshuai braised pork belly uses fatty pork belly as the main ingredient, blanched, cut into pieces, and stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves until tender and glossy.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish with OsmanthusSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made from fresh mandarin fish, deboned and cut into diamond-shaped incisions. After frying, it's coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato paste. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior, golden color, and balanced sweet-sour flavor.
Cherry LiverCherry liver is an innovative dish featuring fresh goose liver as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to resemble the shape and color of cherries. The liver has a delicate texture and rich flavor, enhanced by a specially crafted sauce that further highlights its deliciousness.
Huai'an Soft Eel with Tea Sesame CrispA traditional Huai'an dish featuring tender eel cooked in a silky sauce, served with crispy tea-flavored sesame crackers for a balanced texture and flavor.
Clear Stir-Fried Crystal ShrimpA dish made with fresh shrimp, egg white, and starch, quickly stir-fried to achieve a tender and translucent texture.
Rose Crispy ChickenRose crispy chicken is a Chinese dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, featuring a crispy exterior and tender inside. The chicken is marinated, coated with a special flour mixture, and fried until golden and crispy, then topped with rose petals or rose sauce for flavor.
Salted DuckSalted duck is a traditional dish made primarily from fresh ducks, prepared by curing and boiling. The duck is marinated with salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and other seasonings for several hours to overnight, then boiled in water to preserve the tenderness and original flavor of the duck meat.
Cui Geng Tao Ren He Niu LiCui Geng Tao Ren He Niu Li is a Chinese dish made with Cui Geng, peach kernels, and beef cubes. Cui Geng is cut into segments, peach kernels are peeled, and beef cubes are marinated and stir-fried, resulting in a tender texture and unique flavor.
Crispy Skin PigeonCrispy-skinned squab is a delicacy made primarily from young pigeons. After marinating, the birds are coated with a special crispy skin solution and then roasted. The finished dish features a crispy outer skin and tender, juicy meat with an aromatic fragrance.
Steamed Yellow Croaker with Green Onion Oil and Chicken BrothFresh yellow croaker steamed with green onion oil and chicken broth. Tender fish meat, rich scallion aroma, and a savory, refreshing sauce.
Wild Mushroom Chicken StewA savory stew made with tender chicken and wild mushrooms, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Golden Sauce Five-Grain Sea Cucumber StewGolden sauce five-grain sea cucumber stew is a Chinese dish made with sea cucumber and mixed grains, cooked in broth. It has a fresh and rich flavor, with a thick and delicious soup.
Golden Garlic Fragrant Yellow CroakerFried yellow croaker seasoned with garlic, creating a crispy texture and rich aroma.
Fish Soup NoodlesFish soup with thin knife-cut noodles, made by simmering fresh fish to create a flavorful broth, then served with hand-cut thin noodles and optional tofu or greens for a smooth, rich taste.
Black Pepper Stir-fried Beef Short RibsBlack pepper stir-fried beef short ribs feature tender meat and bold black pepper flavor, quickly cooked with vegetables for a savory dish.
Black Pork Lion's HeadA traditional Chinese dish made with minced black pork, seasoned and shaped into large meatballs, then gently simmered until tender and flavorful.