Chef's Impression
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 1 Guanghua East Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 1 Guanghua East Street. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Grilled Tenderloin, Spicy麻 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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 1 Guanghua East Street
- Popular dishes: Braised Tofu Vermicelli, Grilled Tenderloin, Spicy麻 Fish, Classic Roast Duck, Fish Head with Rice
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Dishes
Braised Tofu VermicelliDa Zhu Gan Si is a dish primarily made with tofu skin, where the tofu is sliced into fine threads, blanched, and then simmered slowly in a rich broth with ingredients such as ham, chicken breast, shrimp, and mushrooms. The preparation emphasizes precise heat control and a flavorful broth, allowing the tofu threads to fully absorb the aromas of the accompanying ingredients.
Grilled TenderloinGrilled tenderloin made from pork loin, marinated and cooked over charcoal for a juicy, flavorful dish.
Spicy麻 FishSpicy麻鱼 is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with green Sichuan peppercorns and sansho oil, and seasoned with ginger, garlic, and other调料. The fish meat is tender, and the broth is spicy and numbing with a hint of freshness, making it visually appealing.
Classic Roast DuckClassic roast duck features a tender, crispy-skinned Peking duck, traditionally served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumber slices.
Fish Head with RiceFish head with rice is a dish made by cooking fish head with rice. Fresh carp or bighead carp heads are usually used, pan-fried or stewed and seasoned with ginger, scallion, and garlic to infuse flavor. The cooked fish head and its broth are poured over hot rice, allowing the rice to absorb the rich aroma.
Fish Head Rice SoupFish head rice soup is a traditional dish made with fresh fish head, simmered until the broth becomes rich and flavorful, then served together with rice. To prepare it, first pan-fry the fish head until fragrant, then add seasonings and water to slowly stew until the soup turns milky white, finally pouring it over steaming hot rice.
Blood and Intestine StewA savory dish made by stewing chicken blood and intestines with seasonings until tender.
Duck Frame and Winter Melon SoupA comforting soup made from duck bones and winter melon, simmered slowly to extract rich flavor and nutrients.
Peach Sweet and Sour PorkHuang Tao Gu Lao Rou is a dish featuring pork as the main ingredient. Pork tenderloin is cut, marinated, and deep-fried until golden, then stir-fried with diced yellow peaches. A sweet-and-sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and ketchup is added to coat the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich fruit aroma.
Eel and Pig Tail StewEel and pig tail are simmered together with seasonings to create a rich, savory dish with tender meat and flavorful broth.