Lan Lao Da Sugar Porridge Lotus Root Store (Laomendong Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 49-3, Lao Mendong San Tiao Ying
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. 49-3, Lao Mendong San Tiao Ying. 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: Chilled Rice Wine Jelly, Salted Egg Yolk Zongzi, Stewed Tofu Dry with Flavor.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 49-3, Lao Mendong San Tiao Ying
- Popular dishes: Chilled Rice Wine Jelly, Salted Egg Yolk Zongzi, Stewed Tofu Dry with Flavor, Osmanthus Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice Balls, Sugar Taro
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Dishes
Chilled Rice Wine JellyA chilled dessert made from fermented glutinous rice, served cold with a sweet, slightly alcoholic flavor.
Salted Egg Yolk ZongziA traditional Chinese rice dumpling made with glutinous rice, salted egg yolk, and pork, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed.
Stewed Tofu Dry with FlavorA savory dish made by stewing tofu dry with pork, mushrooms, and vegetables in a rich sauce.
Osmanthus Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional sweet dessert made with glutinous rice balls, fermented wine, and osmanthus syrup, offering a soft, sweet, and fragrant taste.
Sugar TaroA traditional Chinese dessert made from taro root cooked in sugar syrup, resulting in a soft and sweet dish often served as a dessert or snack.
Sugar Lotus Root PorridgeA sweet porridge made with lotus root and glutinous rice, flavored with rock sugar for a soft and fragrant taste.
Glutinous Rice White ZongziGlutinous rice white zongzi is made with glutinous rice and bamboo leaves, mainly containing glutinous rice and pork, with a salty taste, and the cooking method is steaming.
Old Duck Rice Noodle SoupOld duck noodle soup features old duck as the main ingredient, with rice noodles, duck blood, and duck intestine as accompaniments. After long stewing, the duck meat becomes fragrant and the broth clear or slightly yellow. First blanch the duck to remove odor, then simmer slowly with ginger slices and scallions. Finally add rice noodles and other ingredients to finish cooking.
Blue Elder's Nanjing Osmanthus Red Bean Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional sweet dessert from Nanjing, made with glutinous rice balls filled with red bean paste and flavored with osmanthus syrup and dried flowers.
Nanjing Sticky Rice CakeA traditional Chinese dessert made from glutinous rice, filled with red bean paste or sesame, steamed to a soft and sweet texture.
Blue Elder's Nanjing Green Rice BallsTraditional Jiangnan snack made with glutinous rice wrapped around sweet fillings like red bean paste or salted egg yolk, dyed green with mugwort juice and steamed.
Chicken Broth Stewed Tofu DryA savory dish made by slow-cooking tofu dry in chicken broth with soy sauce and sugar, resulting in a rich, flavorful texture perfect for rice or as a standalone snack.
Lotus Root PowderLotus root powder is a starch made from lotus root, used in desserts or as a thickener in soups and sauces.
Leopard Silk Cold NoodlesLeopard silk cold noodles are made from mung bean starch, steamed and cooled to form transparent jelly, then sliced and mixed with sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and other seasonings. The texture is smooth and chewy, refreshing and cooling.
Sweet Rice Balls with Fermented Glutinous Rice and Red BeansSweet glutinous rice balls with red beans and fermented rice wine is a traditional dessert. The main ingredients include glutinous rice balls, red beans, and fermented rice wine. To prepare, first cook the red beans until soft, then mix in the fermented rice wine, and finally add the cooked glutinous rice balls, stirring well before serving.