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Chén Dàchú · Chengnan Restaurant (Nanjing First Store)

苏北土菜 · ⭐ 4.3

No. 38 Xianhe Street, Shuangtang Subdistrict (next to Deng Ying)

Dishes

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  Homestyle Free-range Chicken

  Farm-raised free-range chicken dish, typically simmered with ginger, scallions, and seasonings after blanching, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and rich broth.
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  Big Hand Holding Little Hand

  This dish features chicken thigh meat and potatoes as its main ingredients. The chicken thighs are cut into pieces and alternately layered with potato slices in a dish, then steamed. The chicken is tender and the potatoes are soft and fluffy, complementing each other perfectly.
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  Hand-grabbed Lamb Ribs

  Hand-grabbed lamb ribs is a dish primarily made with lamb ribs, typically using fresh lamb rib or leg ribs. After marinating, the meat is roasted or stewed until fully cooked. The lamb has a firm texture and tender flavor, which can be eaten by hand, either with seasonings or dipping sauces.
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  Warming Lamb Soup Pot

  Made with fresh lamb, paired with white radish, ginger slices, and goji berries, slowly stewed. Clear broth with rich aroma, warming and effective for dispelling cold.
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  Clear Soup Lamb Hot Pot

  A hearty dish made with fresh lamb simmered in a clear broth, seasoned with ginger, scallions, and goji berries for a mild, nourishing flavor.
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  Braised Beef Shank and Beef Brisket

  A hearty dish of beef shank and brisket slowly braised until tender, with rich, savory flavors.
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  Clay Pot Shrimp with Tail

  Clay pot shrimp with tails, featuring fresh shrimp, vegetables like bok choy and carrots, simmered in broth or water. Tender shrimp and flavorful ingredients.
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  Clay Pot Fish Head

  Stewed fish head with large fish head as the main ingredient, paired with tofu, green onion, ginger, and more, slowly simmered in a clay pot. The soup has a creamy white color, the fish meat is tender and fresh, the tofu is smooth, and it's rich in nutrition.
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  Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs

  Sweet and sour pork ribs is a classic Chinese dish using pork ribs as the main ingredient. The ribs are first fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with seasonings such as sugar, vinegar, and tomato sauce to coat the ribs evenly in a rich sweet-and-sour sauce.
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  Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin

  Sweet 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.
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  Goat Spine Hot Pot

  羊蝎子 is a dish primarily made from lamb spine bones, named for its resemblance to a scorpion. The preparation typically involves blanching the lamb bones to remove any odor, then adding various spices and seasonings such as green onions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and soy sauce, followed by slow stewing until the meat becomes tender and the marrow becomes richly fragrant.
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  Old Mother's Pig Trotter

  Old Mother's Pig Trotter is a dish primarily made with pig trotters, carefully stewed to produce a creamy white broth and tender, soft trotters. Ingredients such as adzuki beans are added during cooking to enhance texture and flavor. The dish offers a rich aroma of meat and beans, making it a nutritious traditional delicacy.
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  Fermented Mandarin Fish

  Stinky mandarin fish, made primarily from mandarin fish, is known for its unique aroma resulting from a special curing process. The fish is first cured and fermented, then braised with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The flesh is tender and the texture is smooth.
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  Scallion Stir-fried River Shrimp

  A classic Chinese dish featuring fresh river shrimp stir-fried quickly with scallions, resulting in a tender, savory flavor with aromatic onion notes.
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  Sour Cabbage and Lamb Hot Pot

  A hearty stew made with lamb and sour cabbage, simmered slowly to create a rich, tangy flavor perfect for cold weather.
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  Nanjing Double Stinky

  A traditional Nanjing dish featuring fermented tofu and stinky amaranth, known for its unique aroma and savory taste.

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