10 most popular dishes in Nantong
Stewed jelly fish head and pork lung (2nd)
Stewed jelly fish head and pork lung. [Photo/WeChat account: zgntrb]
Interesting fact: The dish was specially prepared by a renowned TCM doctor in Nantong for Zhang Jian (1853-1926), an industrial magnate and scholar in Nantong, for its health benefits.
Stewed globefish (4th)
Notable features: Tender meat, tasty soup, and fragrant smell
Braising globefish in brown sauce is the most common way to eat it in Nantong, and braised globefish in brown sauce was among the top 10 most popular dishes in Nantong last year.