Farmhouse Bistro (Jinbao Hushu Commercial Plaza Branch)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 3.5
Ruize Road, Jinbao Hushu Commercial Plaza
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 Ruize Road, Jinbao Hushu Commercial Plaza. It is a 苏北土菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork Belly, Maoxuewang.
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: 苏北土菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: Ruize Road, Jinbao Hushu Commercial Plaza
- Popular dishes: Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork Belly, Maoxuewang, Stinky Tofu with Pork Intestines, Water Bamboo Shredded Pork
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Dishes
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork BellyMeigancai Braised Pork is a dish primarily made with pork belly and meigancai (fermented black mustard greens). The pork belly is cut into pieces, blanched, then simmered together with the meigancai until the meat becomes tender and the meigancai absorbs the rich pork flavor. Finally, the pork pieces are neatly arranged in a serving dish and topped with the flavorful broth.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Stinky Tofu with Pork IntestinesStinky tofu with pork intestine is a specialty dish, primarily made with stinky tofu and pork intestine. The preparation typically involves stewing the pork intestine until tender, then stir-frying it with golden-fried stinky tofu to allow both ingredients to blend thoroughly.
Water Bamboo Shredded PorkA Chinese home-style dish made with fresh water bamboo shoots and pork shreds, stir-fried quickly for a crisp and tender texture with savory seasoning.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Green Pepper Shredded PorkGreen pepper stir-fried with pork strips is a home-style dish made primarily from green peppers and pork. The preparation typically involves slicing the pork into thin strips, removing the seeds from the green peppers and cutting them into strips as well. First, stir-fry the pork strips until they change color, then add the green pepper strips and continue to stir-fry. Finally, add seasonings and stir until evenly mixed.
Vegetable Fried Pork RindsGreen vegetables with oil渣 is a home-style dish using green vegetables and油渣 as main ingredients. Wash and cut the greens, then stir-fry with油渣—a byproduct of lard-making—to create a fragrant, refreshing dish.
Spicy Water SnailSpicy river snail is a dish primarily made with river snails as the main ingredient. Typically, the snails are cleaned and stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) to fully absorb the spicy and numbing flavors. During preparation,适量 of cooking wine and soy sauce are often added to enhance the richness of the taste.