Old Friend Cooking
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.9
Shops 108 & 109, Level 1, Building 6, Jincheng Times Square, No. 133 Yaozhai 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 Shops 108 & 109, Level 1, Building 6, Jincheng Times Square, No. 133 Yaozhai Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hometown Tofu, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Jiangxi Rice Noodle with Pork.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: Shops 108 & 109, Level 1, Building 6, Jincheng Times Square, No. 133 Yaozhai Road
- Popular dishes: Hometown Tofu, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Jiangxi Rice Noodle with Pork, Braised Pork Belly with Secret Sauce, Dried Bamboo Shoots with Preserved Meat Stir-fry
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Dishes
Hometown TofuHome-style tofu is a classic home-cooked dish primarily made with soft tofu. The tofu is typically cut into cubes and pan-fried until the surface turns slightly golden, then stir-fried with minced meat, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. Finally,适量 soy sauce, salt, and water are added to simmer and infuse the flavors.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Jiangxi Rice Noodle with PorkJiangxi rice noodle meat is a dish made with pork belly and seasoned rice flour. Pork slices are marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, ginger, and garlic, then mixed with fried rice flour and steamed until tender. The meat becomes soft and the rice absorbs the rich meat flavor.
Braised Pork Belly with Secret SauceBraised pork belly is made with fatty pork, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves until tender and glossy.
Dried Bamboo Shoots with Preserved Meat Stir-fryDried bamboo shoots and preserved meat stir-fry is a Chinese dish made with dried bamboo shoots and preserved meat, quickly stir-fried. It has a fresh and unique flavor.
Pingxiang Pork Stir-fryA Hunan dish featuring pork belly and green peppers stir-fried together, known for its spicy and savory flavor.
Pickled Radish Stir-fried with Pork LardA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying pickled radish with pork lard, resulting in a savory, crunchy texture and rich aroma.
Stir-Fried River Shrimp with LeekFresh river shrimp stir-fried with leeks, resulting in a savory and aromatic dish.
Egg and Pork Meatball SoupEgg and pork meatball soup is made primarily with eggs and pork. The pork is minced and mixed with eggs, then seasoned and shaped into meatballs. These are boiled in hot water until cooked through, and finally seasoned with a little salt and chopped green onions. The soup has a clear color and a fresh, tender taste.
Stewed Chicken Feet with SoybeansA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking chicken feet and soybeans in a savory sauce, resulting in tender meat and richly flavored beans.