Old Du's Famous Chinese Snacks (Xuchang Road Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 26–38, Xuchang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 26–38, Xuchang Road. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Savory Tofu Pudding, Oil-fried dough ball, Spicy Beef Soup.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: 小吃面食
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 26–38, Xuchang Road
- Popular dishes: Savory Tofu Pudding, Oil-fried dough ball, Spicy Beef Soup, Sweet Tofu Pudding, Sugar Cake
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Dishes
Savory Tofu PuddingSalty tofu pudding made with soft tofu, seasoned with broth or stock, typically served with shrimp flakes, seaweed, green onions, and sesame oil. Served in a bowl with the tofu cut into cubes and topped with savory sauce; optional additions include minced meat, pickled vegetables, and mushrooms.
Oil-fried dough ballOil馍头 is a flour-based food made by fermenting dough with water and yeast. After kneading, the dough is divided into small pieces, shaped into balls, flattened, and fried in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, with a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Spicy Beef SoupBeef Hulatang is a traditional Chinese soup dish, primarily made with beef, flour, and vermicelli. The preparation involves boiling the beef, then stewing it together with flour, vermicelli, and various spices and seasonings, slowly simmered over low heat until the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Sweet Tofu PuddingSweet tofu pudding is a traditional dessert made primarily from soft tofu, which becomes delicate and smooth through steaming. To prepare it, place the tofu in a bowl, add sweetened water or syrup for flavor, and optionally include ingredients like nuts or diced fruits according to personal taste to enhance texture and nutrition.
Sugar CakeSugar cake is a traditional sweet made from glutinous rice flour, mixed with sugar and water, then steamed. The batter is poured into molds and steamed until soft, chewy, and sweet.
Vegetarian Spicy SoupVegetarian Hu La Tang is made with tofu skin, vermicelli, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, seasoned with ginger, green onions, and garlic, then simmered in broth or water. Spices like chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, and white pepper are added, and garnished with cilantro or scallions.
Sesame BallSesame balls are sweet treats made primarily from glutinous rice flour, typically filled with red bean paste or peanut butter. The dough is shaped into balls around the filling and then coated in sesame seeds before being deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Tea EggTea eggs are a traditional Chinese snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs until fully cooked, then gently cracking the shells before simmering them together with tea, spices, and seasonings. This allows the tea's aroma to penetrate the egg, creating a unique flavor.
Leek DumplingsLeek bao is a steamed bun filled with chopped leeks mixed with seasonings, often combined with pork or shrimp. The filling is wrapped in fermented dough and steamed.
Leek DumplingsScallion pancakes are made primarily from fresh scallions, eggs, and flour. The scallions are chopped and mixed with cooked scrambled eggs, then seasoned to create the filling. Flour and water are mixed in a specific ratio to form dough, which is rolled into thin sheets. The filling is placed in the center, the dough is folded around it, and the pancake is cooked on both sides until golden brown.