Grandmother's Little Kitchen (Gaoxin South Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
Room 109, Building 110, Huaqiao Lüzhou Residential Area, Huoju South 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 Room 109, Building 110, Huaqiao Lüzhou Residential Area, Huoju South 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: Ancient Bridge Sour Fish, Squirrel Fish, Gele Mountain Spicy Chicken.
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: 3.8
- Address: Room 109, Building 110, Huaqiao Lüzhou Residential Area, Huoju South Road
- Popular dishes: Ancient Bridge Sour Fish, Squirrel Fish, Gele Mountain Spicy Chicken, Special Fish Trio, Crispy Pancake Stewed Chicken
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Dishes
Ancient Bridge Sour FishA classic Sichuan dish featuring fresh carp simmered with sour vegetables and spices, resulting in tender fish and a tangy, spicy broth.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Gele Mountain Spicy ChickenGelushan Spicy Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with a large amount of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat with chilies and peppercorns to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, allowing the aromatic flavors of the chilies and peppercorns to fully penetrate the meat.
Special Fish TrioA dish featuring fresh fish, fish balls, and fish slices stewed with tofu and vegetables, resulting in a rich and savory broth.
Crispy Pancake Stewed ChickenA hearty dish combining crispy flatbread with tender stewed chicken, seasoned with savory spices and vegetables.
Sour Spicy Taro NoodlesSour and spicy fern root noodles are a dish made primarily from fern root noodles, seasoned with vinegar, chili oil, Sichuan pepper, and other condiments. First, the fern root noodles are boiled in water until cooked, then mixed evenly with a prepared sour and spicy sauce.
Sautéed Cabbage with Rice Noodles on Iron PlateSautéed cabbage with vermicelli is a dish made primarily from cabbage and vermicelli. Cabbage is shredded, and softened vermicelli is stir-fried together in a hot iron plate with seasonings like soy sauce, salt, and garlic, until the cabbage softens and the vermicelli absorbs the flavors, then garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Cilantro and Peanut SaladA refreshing cold dish made with fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts, seasoned with garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil for a crisp and savory flavor.
Spicy Duck HeadsSpicy duck heads are primarily made with duck heads, which are blanched and then stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallions, and other seasonings. During preparation, fermented broad bean paste, cooking wine, and soy sauce are typically added to allow the duck heads to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors.
Fish Roe and Fish Bladder Braised Beef BrisketA dish combining fish roe, fish bladder, and beef brisket, slow-cooked to tender perfection with rich, savory flavors.
Fish and Lamb Hot PotA hearty stew combining fresh fish and lamb, simmered with tofu and mushrooms for a rich, savory flavor.