Duck-blood vermicelli soup suits travellers comfortable with blood products and duck organs. If these are not for you, ask whether a duck-meat-only version is possible or choose salted duck with a starch. “Duck soup” on an English menu may conceal a more complex ingredient list; removing the visible blood does not change the original stock.
Nanjing's official local-history account describes duck blood, intestine, liver and gizzard, with combinations varying. Useful names are 鸭血, duck blood; 鸭肠, intestine; 鸭肫/鸭胗, gizzard; 鸭肝, liver. Ask about each rather than saying “no mixed bits.” Official food account
For one person, a regular soup can be the meal. Check additions such as braised egg, tofu products or rice crisps. Two people who also want salted duck can choose smaller soups or one shared starch and the smallest available duck portion. 盐水鸭, salted duck, is a distinct preparation; the official account describes curing, drying and cooking. Nanjing's salted-duck introduction
For duck sold by weight, confirm the unit, cut, weight and total before chopping. Expect bones unless told otherwise. Roast duck with sweet sauce, soy-braised duck and salted duck are different choices, so identify the product rather than pointing only to the bird.
Show staff: 不要鸭血、鸭肠、鸭肝和鸭胗，可以只放鸭肉吗？汤底本身用了哪些东西？辣油和香菜请分开。 This requests meat without blood or organs, asks about stock and separates chilli oil and coriander. If strict avoidance is necessary and the mixed stock cannot be explained, choose another dish with a known recipe rather than merely removing toppings.
For takeaway cooked duck, follow the seller's storage and consumption instructions. Do not assume it is suitable for a whole day at room temperature. Taking it across a border also requires checking the destination's import rules; this article does not establish permission.
Checked 22 October 2026. No individual shop or current price is recommended, and ingredient separation or allergen safety is not guaranteed.
Editorial archive date: 2026-01-31. This guide was compiled later; use the source-check dates stated in the text.
