Li Zhen Biao Steel Basin Boiled Fish (Yueyuan Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
West Gate, Yingyuan Xicun
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 West Gate, Yingyuan Xicun. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ancient Method Pickled Cabbage, Biao Ge Steel Basin Stir-Fried Chicken, Spicy Beef Bits.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: West Gate, Yingyuan Xicun
- Popular dishes: Ancient Method Pickled Cabbage, Biao Ge Steel Basin Stir-Fried Chicken, Spicy Beef Bits, Beef Shank and Noodle Stew, Homemade Fragrant Chili Oil
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.
Dishes
Ancient Method Pickled CabbageAncient method pickled cabbage made from fresh napa cabbage fermented in clay jars for months, resulting in a tangy, crisp flavor and rich probiotic content.
Biao Ge Steel Basin Stir-Fried ChickenFresh chicken is stir-fried with green peppers, red peppers, and onions in a large iron pan at high heat. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a rich, spicy flavor typical of Sichuan cuisine.
Spicy Beef BitsZha Zha Beef is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient, typically using beef shank or brisket. After cutting into pieces, it's stir-fried with bean sprouts, onions, and green peppers. First, blanch the beef to remove odor, then sauté garlic, ginger, and chili in oil. Add the beef and stir-fry, followed by quick cooking with vegetables and seasoning.
Beef Shank and Noodle StewA slow-cooked dish made with beef shank and tendons, resulting in tender, gelatinous meat with rich flavor.
Homemade Fragrant Chili OilA fragrant chili oil made by slow-cooking chili peppers and spices, used to enhance flavor in noodles, salads, or hot pot dishes.
Bean sproutsBean sprouts are vegetables grown from sprouted legume seeds, commonly including mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts. Typically, they are cleaned and then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or making cold dishes. They have a crisp texture and are a common ingredient in home-cooked meals.
Crispy Pork and Tender Meat PotA hearty dish featuring crispy pork and tender meat simmered together in a savory broth, often with potatoes and tofu for added flavor and texture.
Steel Basin Boiled FishSteel pot boiled fish features fresh fish as the main ingredient, paired with bean sprouts and cabbage. Fish slices and vegetables are layered in a steel pot and cooked in a special spicy麻汤底 made from doubanjiang, chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic. Finished with green onions and cilantro.
Golden Crispy Pork StripsGolden crispy pork bites are a deep-fried snack made from pork tenderloin. The meat is cut into small pieces or strips, marinated with rice wine, soy sauce, and starch, then coated in a thin batter and fried until golden and crunchy. The exterior is crispy and fragrant, while the inside remains tender and juicy.