Meng Ji Zao Tai Chai Huo Yuan (Wu Qu District Store)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
No. 26, Lane 27, Wufang Li, Dagang
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 26, Lane 27, Wufang Li, Dagang. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Vermicelli, Potato, 孟记土窑坑烤大公鸡.
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: Tianjin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 26, Lane 27, Wufang Li, Dagang
- Popular dishes: Northeast Vermicelli, Potato, 孟记土窑坑烤大公鸡, 孟记土窑坑烤羊腿, Green Beans
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Dishes
Northeast VermicelliNortheastern vermicelli is made from high-quality sweet potatoes and potatoes through multiple processing steps. The noodles are semi-transparent and become smooth and slippery when cooked. They are commonly stewed with pork and pickled cabbage, absorbing the broth thoroughly to create a delicious flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
孟记土窑坑烤大公鸡选用新鲜大公鸡,经过腌制后放入土窑坑中慢火烤制,利用陶罐或砖砌窑坑的热力使鸡肉均匀受热,外皮酥脆,内里多汁。
孟记土窑坑烤羊腿孟记土窑坑烤羊腿以新鲜羊腿为主要食材,采用传统土窑坑烤制方法,将羊腿腌制后放入窑坑中慢火烘烤,使肉质鲜嫩多汁,外皮焦香。
Green BeansGreen beans are a common vegetable, primarily made from green beans, usually blanched or stir-fried. Garlic and ginger can be added during cooking, and it pairs well with meat or tofu.
Steamed Dumpling RollsCrispy pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made by wrapping a filling in a thin dough made from flour, then frying it against the sides of a pan. The main ingredients include flour, pork, and vegetables such as napa cabbage or chives. The filling is typically seasoned with soy sauce, minced scallions, and ginger. To prepare, the dough is rolled into thin sheets, filled, sealed, and placed against the hot sides of a pan to cook slowly until both sides turn golden brown.
Corn PancakeCorn tortillas are flatbreads made primarily from cornmeal. The cornmeal is mixed with water to form a paste, then spread in a hot pan and cooked until golden on both sides. A pinch of salt or sugar can be added for flavor, and they can be served with vegetables or meats.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
Stewed Pork Ribs in Iron PotStewed spare ribs in an iron pot is a dish primarily made with pork ribs, seasoned with various spices and herbs, and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The preparation method mainly involves stir-frying the ribs until slightly golden, then adding seasonings and适量 water to slowly braise the ribs until they are tender and the broth is rich.
Stir-fried Live Fish in Iron PotStir-fried live fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other ingredients. It is slowly stewed in an iron pot using seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). During preparation, the fish is cleaned and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then water and additional ingredients are added to simmer together, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors and creating a rich, flavorful broth.