Qiang Zi Home-style Cuisine
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 16, Ailing Road
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. 16, Ailing Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasure Clay Pot Fish Head Soup, Farmhouse Twice-Cooked Pork Rice Bowl, Stir-Fried Pork with Potatoes.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 16, Ailing Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Clay Pot Fish Head Soup, Farmhouse Twice-Cooked Pork Rice Bowl, Stir-Fried Pork with Potatoes, German Ham Hock, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
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Dishes
Eight Treasure Clay Pot Fish Head SoupEight Treasure Clay Pot Fish Head Soup is made with a large fish head and various ingredients such as mushrooms, dried bamboo shoots, and tofu, cooked slowly in a clay pot. The soup is rich and creamy, with a delicious flavor and high nutritional value.
Farmhouse Twice-Cooked Pork Rice BowlTwice-cooked pork stir-fried with fermented bean paste and green onions, served over steamed rice.
Stir-Fried Pork with PotatoesA home-style dish made with potatoes and pork. Potatoes and marinated pork tenderloin strips are stir-fried together with seasonings until cooked through, using basic ingredients like oil, salt, and soy sauce for a soft and tender texture.
German Ham HockA traditional German dish made from pork shank, cured and slowly cooked until tender, often served with sauerkraut and mashed potatoes.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Bamboo Shoots with Tofu and Shredded PorkA dish made primarily with water bamboo shoots, tofu skin, and pork. Water bamboo shoots and tofu skin are cut into pieces, pork is sliced and marinated, then all ingredients are stir-fried together.
Eggplant with Broad Beans BraisedEggplant and broad beans are simmered together in a savory sauce, resulting in a tender, flavorful dish commonly served with rice.
Garlic Butter LobsterGarlic shrimp is made with fresh shrimp and lots of garlic paste. After cleaning, the shrimp are boiled or stir-fried and seasoned with garlic, scallions, and ginger to blend the garlic aroma with the shrimp's natural flavor.
Sour Soup Beef and FishA spicy sour soup dish featuring tender beef slices and fresh fish, simmered in a tangy broth made from pickled vegetables, tomatoes, and chili peppers.
Sour Cabbage Fish Rice BowlFresh grass carp is used to make sour cabbage fish rice, with pickled cabbage and seasonings. The fish slices are cooked and poured over rice, seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chili for a tender fish and crisp cabbage flavor.
Fish Head and Tofu SoupFish head tofu soup is made primarily from fish head and tofu. After lightly frying the fish head, water is added and simmered. Tofu cubes are then added and slowly cooked until the broth turns milky white and the ingredients are well infused.
Duck Blood with TofuDuck blood and tofu stew is a dish made primarily with duck blood and tofu. Cut duck blood into cubes and tofu into slices, then simmer together with葱姜蒜 and broth over medium-low heat until flavorful. Add a touch of soy sauce and salt to enhance the taste.
Spicy Potato StripsSpicy potato strips are a dish made primarily from potatoes, sliced into strips, blanched or fried until half-cooked, then stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and other seasonings. Garlic, ginger, and green onions are typically added for aroma, followed by seasoning and thorough mixing.