Authentic Shanghai Lao Shen Smoked Fish (Kexiang Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.9
Opposite the East Gate of Ke Xiang Xin Shi Ji (Ke Lane New Market), Dong Baicaiyuan
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 Opposite the East Gate of Ke Xiang Xin Shi Ji (Ke Lane New Market), Dong Baicaiyuan. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yellow Croaker, Salted Pepper Shrimp, Salted Pepper Small Knife 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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: Opposite the East Gate of Ke Xiang Xin Shi Ji (Ke Lane New Market), Dong Baicaiyuan
- Popular dishes: Yellow Croaker, Salted Pepper Shrimp, Salted Pepper Small Knife Fish, Salted Pepper Yellow Croaker, Fried Small Fish
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.
Dishes
Yellow CroakerSmall yellow croaker is a small marine fish. Fresh small yellow croakers are typically selected, cleaned, and marinated with salt and cooking wine before being pan-fried or braised in brown sauce. During preparation,辅料 such as ginger slices and scallions can be added to enhance the flavor.
Salted Pepper ShrimpBlack pepper salt shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp that are marinated and then deep-fried until the surface becomes crispy, followed by stir-frying with black pepper salt seasoning. The main ingredients include shrimp, black pepper salt powder, and辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the shrimp meat remains tender while the outer layer absorbs a rich, aromatic black pepper salt flavor.
Salted Pepper Small Knife FishA dish made with small knife fish, marinated and deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with salt, pepper, and aromatics for a savory, crunchy texture.
Salted Pepper Yellow CroakerA dish made with fresh yellow croaker fish, deep-fried until crispy and then stir-fried with salt, pepper, and aromatics for a savory, crunchy texture.
Fried Small FishFried small fish is a deep-fried dish primarily made with small fish. Fresh small fish are typically cleaned, marinated briefly with salt and cooking wine, then lightly coated in starch or flour before being fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a fragrant, crunchy exterior and tender, fresh interior.
Smoked FishBraised fish is a Chinese dish made primarily from grass carp or black carp. The fish is cut into pieces, marinated, then deep-fried until crispy, and finally simmered with sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar to create a flavorful, glossy red dish.
Sweet and Sour FishSweet and sour fish is a dish made by frying or pan-frying fresh fish, then pouring a prepared sweet and sour sauce over it. Main ingredients include fish, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, and scallions. The fish is cleaned, scored, marinated, and deep-fried until crispy. A sauce of sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, water, and starch is then made and poured evenly over the fish.
Braised HairtailA dish made by frying fresh hairtail fish until crispy, resulting in a savory and tender texture.