Leju Garden · Local Food
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 2, Row 1, Area 4, Heping Central Village, Heping Community
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. 2, Row 1, Area 4, Heping Central Village, Heping Community. 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: Leji Tofu, Hand-grabbed Lamb Ribs, Old Clay Pot Tofu.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 2, Row 1, Area 4, Heping Central Village, Heping Community
- Popular dishes: Leji Tofu, Hand-grabbed Lamb Ribs, Old Clay Pot Tofu, Peach Gum Yuanxiao Soup, Salted Pepper Pork Trotter Tips
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Dishes
Leji TofuLeji Tofu is a home-style dish made with soft tofu, minced meat, mushrooms, and greens, stir-fried to a savory, rich flavor.
Hand-grabbed Lamb RibsHand-grabbed lamb ribs is a dish primarily made with lamb ribs, typically using fresh lamb rib or leg ribs. After marinating, the meat is roasted or stewed until fully cooked. The lamb has a firm texture and tender flavor, which can be eaten by hand, either with seasonings or dipping sauces.
Old Clay Pot TofuFirewood old tofu is a dish made primarily from old tofu, sliced and slowly pan-fried over a wood-fired stove until the outside is slightly charred and the inside remains tender. It's typically simmered with aromatics like scallions, ginger, and garlic, or cooked in broth to absorb rich flavors.
Peach Gum Yuanxiao SoupA sweet dessert soup made with peach gum, glutinous rice balls, and red dates, known for its nourishing properties.
Salted Pepper Pork Trotter TipsA stir-fried dish made with pork trotter tips seasoned with salt, pepper, and aromatics, known for its crispy texture and savory flavor.
Bamboo Shoots Braised PorkBamboo shoot braised pork is a dish primarily made with fatty pork belly and rehydrated bamboo shoots. After cutting the pork into pieces and blanching it, it is cooked together with the bamboo shoots in a pot along with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. It is slowly stewed over low heat until the pork becomes tender and the bamboo shoots absorb the rich broth, resulting in a deeply flavorful dish.
Braised Eel SegmentsA dish made by braising eel segments in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and flavorful.
Marinated Pork Kidney SlicesA cold dish made with marinated pork kidney slices, seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil for a fresh, savory flavor.
Braised Pork with Fresh Bamboo ShootsYan Du Xian is a traditional dish primarily made with salted pork, fresh pork, and bamboo shoots. The preparation involves cutting the salted and fresh pork into pieces, then simmering them together with bamboo shoots and ginger slices until the meat becomes tender and the broth rich. Finally, seasonings are added to enhance the unique savory flavor.
Bulrush DumplingsBulrush dumplings feature fresh bulrush as the main filling, combined with pork or shrimp, hand-folded into crescent-shaped dumplings and boiled or steamed for a delicate, refreshing taste.
Fish Paste PancakeA dish made by mixing fresh fish meat into a paste, adding egg white, starch, and seasonings, then pan-frying into small pancakes. Crispy outside, tender inside, with a fresh and savory flavor.