Liu's Huainan Beef Soup Shop (Zheda Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
Beside Xinyuan Guesthouse, Tonning East 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 Beside Xinyuan Guesthouse, Tonning East Road. 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-Nut Paste, Tofu Skin, Tripe.
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: 3.5
- Address: Beside Xinyuan Guesthouse, Tonning East Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Nut Paste, Tofu Skin, Tripe, Oil-Fried Flatbread, Crepe
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Dishes
Five-Nut PasteWu Ren Jiang is a paste made primarily from five types of nuts: walnuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, and sesame seeds. Roasted and ground into a smooth consistency, it can be sweetened with sugar, oil, or honey and used on bread, noodles, or desserts.
Tofu SkinTofu skin, also known as百叶 or bean curd sheet, is a soy-based product made primarily from yellow beans. It has a pale yellow color, a delicate texture, and is as thin as paper. It can be prepared by mixing cold, stir-frying, or used as an ingredient. Commonly paired with vegetables, meat, or seafood in cooking to enhance texture and flavor.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
Oil-Fried FlatbreadOil-spring pancake is a traditional flour-based food made by mixing oil and water into dough, layering it, spreading oil paste, rolling and flattening, then baking or frying into a round shape. Fillings can be sweet or savory, commonly including sesame, scallions, and five-spice powder.
CrepePancakes are a traditional Chinese snack made by mixing flour and water into a batter, then cooking it on a flat pan or electric griddle. To prepare, pour the batter onto the pan and use a spatula to spread it into a circle, frying until both sides turn golden brown.
Braised Beef NoodlesBeef noodle soup is a dish primarily made with beef and noodles. The preparation involves braising beef chunks to create a rich broth, then boiling the noodles and adding them to the soup, garnished with scallions, cilantro, and other seasonings to produce a flavorful and aromatic beef noodle soup.
Mutton SoupMutton soup is made primarily with mutton, combined with适量 of spices and vegetables, and simmered to perfection. The broth is clear, the meat is tender, the flavor is rich and full-bodied, and it is highly nutritious.
Mutton NoodlesMutton vermicelli is a dish made primarily with mutton and vermicelli. The mutton is cut into pieces and stewed together with the vermicelli, usually with ginger and scallions to blend flavors. Proper heat control ensures tender mutton and vermicelli that absorbs the broth for a smooth texture.
Lamb Noodle SoupLamb noodles are primarily made with lamb and noodles. The lamb is cut into pieces and stewed until tender, then seasoned with scallions, ginger, cooking wine, and other spices to remove fishy odor and enhance aroma, resulting in a rich broth. The noodles are typically hand-made or machine-made, boiled until cooked, then added to the lamb soup, garnished with cilantro or green onions.
Peanut CrumbsPeanut crumbs are made by grinding roasted, shelled peanuts into a granular or powdered form. The main ingredient is peanuts. Typically, peanuts are stir-fried in a pan until fragrant, then cooled before being crushed with a knife or grinding tool to create small颗粒 or powder.