Cao Chengxiang · Earth Pot Chicken & Fish (Ruoyang Street Store)
苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Nos. 1-3 Ruiyang Street
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 Nos. 1-3 Ruiyang Street. 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: Stewed Head Fish in Earthen Pot, Crispy Pork Strips, Dried Green Beans.
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: 4.0
- Address: Nos. 1-3 Ruiyang Street
- Popular dishes: Stewed Head Fish in Earthen Pot, Crispy Pork Strips, Dried Green Beans, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Signature Earth Pot Frog Legs
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Dishes
Stewed Head Fish in Earthen PotA dish featuring whole fish with head, stewed in an earthen pot with potatoes and tofu, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Signature Earth Pot Frog LegsFresh frog legs stir-fried with potatoes, green peppers, and onions in a secret sauce, then slowly simmered in an iron pot for rich flavor and tender texture.
Signature Pot-Braised GooseA signature dish featuring slow-cooked goose with potatoes and peppers in a cast-iron pot, delivering rich, savory flavors.
Corn and Wheat Pancake PlatterA blend of corn and wheat flour forms the base for this savory pancake, often filled with vegetables or meat and pan-fried until golden. A nutritious and flavorful dish.
Pan-Fried Dumpling ComboA Chinese dim sum dish featuring two flavors of pan-fried dumplings, typically pork and cabbage or shrimp and chives, with a crispy bottom and savory filling.
Fresh Corn JuiceFreshly squeezed corn juice made from plump, ripe kernels—naturally sweet and refreshing.