Cha Hua Beef Soup (Xiaohuowala Street Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 20 Xiao Huowa Lane (300 meters on foot from Exit 1 of Changfu Street Metro Station)
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. 20 Xiao Huowa Lane (300 meters on foot from Exit 1 of Changfu Street Metro Station). 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: Spiced Beef Salad, Pickled Vegetables, Oil-Fried Flatbread.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 20 Xiao Huowa Lane (300 meters on foot from Exit 1 of Changfu Street Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Spiced Beef Salad, Pickled Vegetables, Oil-Fried Flatbread, Beef Short Ribs, Beef Offal Noodle Soup
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Dishes
Spiced Beef SaladCold-mixed beef is a dish primarily made with cooked beef, seasoned with garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and other condiments, thoroughly mixed to create a flavorful dish. It has a tender texture and is ideal as an appetizer or as a side dish for drinking.
Pickled VegetablesSide dishes usually consist of seasonal vegetables, pickled foods, or cooked meats, simply seasoned and arranged on the plate for serving. Fresh ingredients and a refreshing taste make them an excellent appetizer for the table.
Oil-Fried FlatbreadOil-spring pancake is a traditional flour-based food made by mixing oil and water into dough, layering it, spreading oil paste, rolling and flattening, then baking or frying into a round shape. Fillings can be sweet or savory, commonly including sesame, scallions, and five-spice powder.
Beef Short RibsBeef short ribs are cut from the rib section of cattle and cooked by stewing or braising. Main ingredient is beef short ribs, with seasonings like scallions, ginger, and star anise. Soy sauce and cooking wine are typically added during cooking.
Beef Offal Noodle SoupBeef offal noodle soup is made with beef offal (such as tripe, intestines, and lungs) and rice noodles. After cleaning and blanching the offal to remove odor, it's stewed with ginger slices and scallions until tender, then boiled with soaked rice noodles and seasoned.
Beef NoodlesBeef noodle salad features cooked noodles mixed with tender stewed beef chunks, seasoned with scallions, garlic, and other condiments. Beef is marinated in soy sauce, cooking wine, and spices before slow-cooking, then combined with noodles—add chili oil or sauce to taste.
Beef Noodle SoupBeef noodle soup is made with beef and vermicelli. Beef chunks are stewed with ginger slices and green onions until tender, then rehydrated vermicelli is added and cooked further. Seasoning completes the dish, emphasizing a rich broth and harmonious flavors.