Iron Pot Years (Wanke City Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
Room 106, Building 17, Vanke City, No. 8, Ningbo Road, Guxian Subdistrict
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Room 106, Building 17, Vanke City, No. 8, Ningbo Road, Guxian Subdistrict. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rooster, Dried Green Beans, Handmade Wheat Flatbread.
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: Yantai
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Room 106, Building 17, Vanke City, No. 8, Ningbo Road, Guxian Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Rooster, Dried Green Beans, Handmade Wheat Flatbread, Signature Dumpling Pancakes, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
RoosterRooster is a dish primarily made with chicken as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves cutting the chicken into pieces, marinating it with spices and seasonings, and then cooking it. Cooking methods can include roasting, stewing, or boiling to ensure the chicken is flavorful and tender.
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.
Handmade Wheat FlatbreadHandmade wheat flatbread is made from优质 wheat flour and water, kneaded into dough, rolled out, and pan-fried until golden brown. It has a soft, chewy texture and pairs well with various dishes.
Signature Dumpling PancakesSignature pot stickers are made with a wheat flour wrapper filled with pork and cabbage, shaped into a half-moon and pan-fried until the bottom is golden and crispy while the top remains soft and juicy.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Beef RollsBeef rolls are made by wrapping tender pan-fried beef, vegetables, and seasonings in thin pancakes through a rolling method. The beef is marinated before being pan-fried and then rolled together with chopped vegetables and a special sauce inside the thin pancake.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Stewed Chicken in Iron PotIron pot stewed native chicken is a dish made primarily with native chicken, seasoned with various spices and seasonings, and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The preparation method is simple: first clean the native chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces; then sauté with aromatics such as green onions, ginger, and garlic to release their fragrance; finally add water or broth and simmer over low heat until the chicken becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Chicken KidneysChicken kidneys refer to the kidney part of chickens, typically cleaned and marinated with scallions, ginger, garlic, and cooking wine before stir-frying or stewing to remove fishy odor and enhance flavor.
Daylily FlowersYellow chives are dried plant flowers, primarily made from yellow chives (scientific name: Hemerocallis citrina), harvested and then sun-dried or oven-dried. To prepare, they are typically soaked first, then stir-fried with other ingredients such as shredded meat, eggs, and wood ear mushrooms, or used in soups to enhance the aroma and texture of the dish.