Fat Chicken Restaurant
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.0
No. 49 Xizhimen North Street
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. 49 Xizhimen North Street. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Tetra, Baked flatbread, Beef Ribs.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 49 Xizhimen North Street
- Popular dishes: Pork Tetra, Baked flatbread, Beef Ribs, Beef Brisket, Grilled Ox Tongue
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Dishes
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Baked flatbreadBaozi is a Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, water, and yeast. It is prepared by mixing the dough, allowing it to ferment, rolling it out, and then baking it. After baking, the baozi has a golden, crispy crust and a soft, flaky interior.
Beef RibsBeef short ribs are selected from the rib section with bones, blanched to remove odor, then marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices before slow-cooking or braising until tender and flavorful.
Beef BrisketBeef brisket is a dish primarily made with beef brisket meat. The preparation typically involves boiling the brisket until tender, then stir-frying or grilling it with appropriate seasonings to achieve a unique texture and flavor.
Grilled Ox TongueGrilled beef tongue is a dish made by marinating and then grilling beef tongue over charcoal. The tongue is pre-cooked, sliced, seasoned, and grilled until the surface is slightly charred and the inside is fully cooked.
Canned Black Pepper Beef TongueCanned black pepper beef tongue is a dish made with beef tongue and black pepper, cooked by stewing. The main ingredients are beef tongue and black pepper, with a tender texture and rich flavor.
Mutton Tail TipMutton tail tip is made from the fatty and muscular parts of a sheep's tail, cleaned and cut into pieces, then stewed or braised. Main ingredient is mutton tail tip, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and cooking wine.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Lamb RollsLamb rolls are made from fresh lamb, hand-cut into thin slices, rolled with various spices, and quickly stir-fried. The meat is tender and flavorful.
Pork ShankPork knuckle refers to the front or hind leg of a pig, with pork elbow as the main ingredient. Typically, the knuckle is blanched to remove fishy odor, then placed in a pot with water and seasonings to braise until tender. It can also be cooked using methods such as red-braising, sauce-based cooking, or braising.
Fatty ChickenFatty chicken is a dish made with a whole chicken as the main ingredient, typically using tender and juicy chicken varieties. After blanching, it's simmered or stewed with seasonings and辅料 to absorb the broth, resulting in soft, tender meat. Some recipes include ginger, scallions, and soy sauce for enhanced flavor.
ZucchiniZucchini is a vegetable shaped like a long cylinder with thin skin and thick flesh. When cooking, it can be sliced or shredded and is suitable for various methods such as stir-frying, stewing, and boiling. When combined with eggs, meat, or other vegetables, it can create a variety of delicious dishes.
Chicken HeartsChicken heart dishes are made primarily from fresh chicken hearts, carefully processed and seasoned with appropriate spices, then prepared through cooking methods such as stir-frying, grilling, or boiling. The dish has an appealing color and a tender, elastic texture.
Chicken WingsChicken wings are made from the wing meat of chickens, seasoned or marinated and then grilled, fried, or boiled. The skin is golden and crispy, while the inside is tender and juicy, often served as a main dish or snack.
Foie GrasFoie gras is a delicacy made primarily from rich and tender goose liver, carefully prepared through meticulous cooking techniques. Its preparation typically includes steps such as marinating and poaching to preserve the liver's delicate texture.