Xuzhou Family Restaurant (Wendong Road Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 37-3, Wende East Road, Jiangpu Subdistrict (next to Laiyifen)
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. 37-3, Wende East Road, Jiangpu Subdistrict (next to Laiyifen). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Shredded Potatoes, Stove Pot Chicken.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 37-3, Wende East Road, Jiangpu Subdistrict (next to Laiyifen)
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Shredded Potatoes, Stove Pot Chicken, Stir-fried Chicken with Flatbread in Clay Pot, Small Stir-Fry for Large Banquet
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Dishes
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Shredded PotatoesShredded potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them into thin strips, then stir-frying with oil. Typically, garlic and chili are added to enhance the aroma, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Stove Pot ChickenStewed chicken in a clay pot is a dish primarily made with chicken, cooked with various spices and seasonal vegetables. Its distinctive feature lies in the use of a specially designed clay pot that ensures even heating, preserving the tender texture of the chicken. During cooking, flatbread is placed around the edge of the pot and steamed together, resulting in a crispy top and chewy bottom that absorbs the rich broth, creating a deliciously flavorful dish.
Stir-fried Chicken with Flatbread in Clay PotStir-fried chicken with potato and flatbread is a dish made primarily with chicken and potatoes. The chicken is cut into pieces and stewed together with potatoes, then simmered with seasonings until fully flavored. Flatbread is pressed against the edge of the pot and baked until cooked through, absorbing the broth's flavor to create a crispy exterior and soft interior texture.
Small Stir-Fry for Large BanquetBig Banquet Stir-Fry is a dish made by stir-frying a selection of ingredients. Main ingredients include tender meat slices and crisp vegetables, which are quickly cooked over high heat to preserve the original flavors of the ingredients, resulting in a rich taste and balanced nutrition.
Mixed StewA Chinese dish made by stewing a variety of ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and mushrooms in broth until tender and flavorful.
Stir-Fried ChickenStir-fried chicken is a Chinese home-style dish using chicken as the main ingredient, typically with thigh or breast meat cut into pieces and stir-fried with vegetables like green pepper, red pepper, and onion. After marinating, the chicken is quickly stir-fried with seasonings such as light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic, then reduced to a glossy finish.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Crispy flatbread roll with fried dough sticksLao Mo Juan San Zi is a traditional Chinese noodle dish made primarily from flatbread (lao mo) made of flour and fried dough sticks (san zi). The lao mo is prepared by rolling out dough into thin pancakes and cooking them on a flat pan, while the san zi are made by kneading flour with salt and water, shaping them into thin strands, and deep-frying until crispy. To serve, simply place the san zi inside the lao mo and roll it up for immediate consumption.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Squid TentaclesSquid tentacles are a dish primarily made from fresh squid tentacles. To prepare, first clean the squid tentacles thoroughly, then cut them into appropriate lengths. Next, stir-fry them with seasonings such as garlic and chili, or grill them until golden and crispy. Finally, add seasoning to taste.
CucumberAfter washing, cucumbers can be sliced or cut into strips and eaten raw or blanched before being mixed in a cold dish. They can also be combined with other ingredients such as garlic, vinegar, and sugar to make a refreshing cold appetizer.