Xu's Duck Shop (Houzhai Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 27, Houzaimen Street
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. 27, Houzaimen Street. 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: Five-Spice Roast Chicken, Five-Spice Duck Feet, Five-Spice Duck Wings.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 27, Houzaimen Street
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Roast Chicken, Five-Spice Duck Feet, Five-Spice Duck Wings, Five-Spice Duck Liver, Signature Roast Duck
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Dishes
Five-Spice Roast ChickenFive-spice roasted chicken is made from a whole chicken marinated with star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel, then roasted or stewed. The meat is slowly cooked to allow the spices to penetrate deeply.
Five-Spice Duck FeetFive-spice duck feet is a dish made primarily with duck feet, blanched and then simmered with spices like star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, and dried chili peppers. The finished dish has a bright red color, soft texture, and rich spice flavor.
Five-Spice Duck WingsFive-spice duck wings is a dish made by marinating duck wings in spices like five-spice powder, soy sauce, and cooking wine, then slowly stewing them until tender to absorb the rich flavors.
Five-Spice Duck LiverA Chinese dish made with duck liver marinated in five-spice powder and gently stewed, resulting in a rich, tender flavor.
Signature Roast DuckOur signature roast duck is made from premium Peking duck, marinated and roasted in a hanging oven. The skin is crispy while the meat is tender and juicy. It is typically served with thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce, scallion strips, and cucumber sticks.
Spicy Salted PeanutsA classic snack made with fresh peanuts boiled in salted water, offering a crunchy texture and savory flavor.
Roast DuckRoast duck is one of the特色 dishes of Beijing, made from high-quality meat ducks using a hanging oven roasting method. The finished product has a reddish-gold color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Salted DuckSalted duck is a traditional dish made primarily from fresh ducks, prepared by curing and boiling. The duck is marinated with salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and other seasonings for several hours to overnight, then boiled in water to preserve the tenderness and original flavor of the duck meat.
Salted Duck GizzardA traditional Chinese cold dish made by boiling duck gizzards in salted water, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Salted Duck TongueA traditional Chinese cold dish made by boiling duck tongues in salted water, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.
Garlic Duck IntestinesA dish made with duck intestines stir-fried with garlic, known for its crisp texture and rich garlic flavor.