Like Fish Finds Water (Airport Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
No. A2, Xiaotianzhu 1st Street (Capital Airport Living Area)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. A2, Xiaotianzhu 1st Street (Capital Airport Living Area). It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms.
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: Beijing
- Category: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. A2, Xiaotianzhu 1st Street (Capital Airport Living Area)
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Candied Sweet Potato, Stewed Spare Ribs with Oil Beans
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Chicken Stewed with MushroomsChicken stewed with mushrooms is a nutritious dish primarily made with chicken and mushrooms. The method involves cutting the chicken into pieces and simmering it together with mushrooms until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful. This dish offers an excellent combination of color, aroma, and taste, where the fresh fragrance of mushrooms perfectly blends with the rich flavor of chicken.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Stewed Spare Ribs with Oil BeansStewed spare ribs with oil beans is a dish featuring pork ribs and oil beans. The ribs are blanched to remove odor, then cooked slowly with beans, water, scallions, ginger, and cooking wine until tender and flavorful.
Pork Killing DishSlaughterhouse dish, primarily made with fresh pork, typically paired with pig blood and offal, then stewed. The dish retains the original flavor of the pork, with a rich broth and tender meat, complemented by various pork parts for a nutritious meal.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Sichuan Boiled FishSichuan-style boiled fish is a dish primarily made with fish meat and garnished with bean sprouts, greens, and other vegetables. The fish is sliced thinly, marinated with egg white and starch, then cooked together with the vegetables in a rich broth. Finally, hot oil is poured over it, and spices such as Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers are sprinkled on top.
Boiled Pork SlicesBoiled pork belly is a dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. The meat is boiled, sliced, and briefly blanched in boiling water to maintain its tender texture. It is usually served with dipping sauces such as garlic paste, soy sauce, and cilantro.
Stir-fried Pork IntestinesStir-fried pig kidneys is a Chinese dish featuring pork kidneys sliced with floral patterns, quickly blanched or fried, then stir-fried with葱姜蒜 and thickened sauce. Cooking requires precise heat control to maintain tenderness.
Leek DumplingsScallion pancakes are a traditional snack made primarily from scallions, eggs, and flour. Scallions are chopped and mixed with cooked eggs, then seasoned to create the filling. A dough is made by mixing flour with water, rolled into wrappers, and filled with the mixture before being pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Spicy Grilled FishSpicy grilled fish is made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and vegetables and then grilled. The fish meat is tender, the skin is crispy, and the spicy seasoning penetrates deeply, creating an appealing color and aroma.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.