Weijin Water Village Restaurant · Nanjing Local Cuisine (Ji Ming Temple Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 103 Chengxian Street, Xinjiekou Subdistrict (near Southeast University)
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. 103 Chengxian Street, Xinjiekou Subdistrict (near Southeast University). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel丝, German Pork Knuckle, Signature Mandarin Fish.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 103 Chengxian Street, Xinjiekou Subdistrict (near Southeast University)
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, German Pork Knuckle, Signature Mandarin Fish, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Fish Head Hot Pot
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
German Pork KnuckleA traditional German cold dish made from pork knuckle, seasoned and boiled, then served chilled with sauerkraut or mustard.
Signature Mandarin FishFresh mandarin fish steamed with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Fish Head Hot PotA rich and flavorful dish made by slow-cooking a fish head with tofu, mushrooms, and ginger to create a savory broth.
炝腰花炝腰花是一道以猪腰为主要食材的中式菜肴,腰花切花刀后焯水处理,再与葱、姜、蒜等辅料一同快速翻炒,最后加入调味料如酱油、料酒、盐等,用热油爆香后迅速拌匀,保持腰花脆嫩口感。
Secret-Braised Stone Mill Lake Premium Big CarpA premium big carp from Shijiuhu Lake, marinated in secret sauce and slowly braised to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Premium Braised Pork BellyPremium braised pork belly is made with fatty pork, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon for tender meat and a glossy red color.
Stir-fried water bamboo with fried tofuStir-fried water bamboo shoots with fried tofu is a home-style dish, primarily made with fresh water bamboo shoots and fried tofu. The preparation is simple: first, wash and cut the water bamboo shoots into segments, and slice the fried tofu into strips; then, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add the water bamboo shoots and stir-fry until half-cooked; finally, add the fried tofu, season with适量 salt and light soy sauce, stir well, and serve.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
Garlic Sautéed ShrimpStir-fried garlic shrimp on a hot iron plate using fresh large shrimp and plenty of minced garlic, quickly cooked to retain juiciness. Tender shrimp with rich garlic aroma.
Sweet Rice Wine Osmanthus CakeGlutinous rice flour cake with wine lees and osmanthus, a traditional dessert. Mix glutinous rice flour with water to form a paste, add wine lees and stir well, then mix in dried osmanthus flowers before steaming in a mold.
Nanjing Sour Cabbage FishA dish featuring fresh carp cooked with sour cabbage and pickled chili in a savory broth, known for its tangy and spicy flavor.
Braised Organic Bighead CarpOrganic bighead carp is braised using the yellow stewing technique, simmered slowly with ginger, scallions, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in rich broth and tender, flavorful fish meat.