Jin Cheng Zhen Yan (Meilin Road Branch)
天津菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 16, Meilin Road
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. 16, Meilin Road. It is a 天津菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Eight Treasures Tofu, Stir-Fried Squid Rings.
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: 天津菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 16, Meilin Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Eight Treasures Tofu, Stir-Fried Squid Rings, Signature Jian Gu Fish (House Specialty), Beef Cubes with King Oyster Mushroom and Garlic
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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.
Eight Treasures TofuEight Treasures Tofu is a dish made with soft tofu and premium ingredients like mushrooms, shrimp, ham, chicken, bamboo shoots, sea cucumber, abalone, and egg. Tofu is blanched and stir-fried or stewed with other ingredients to absorb their essence, creating a rich flavor.
Stir-Fried Squid RingsDry-fried squid tentacles is a Chinese dish featuring squid tentacles as the main ingredient, blanched, dried, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil until slightly charred. Seasoned with葱姜蒜 and chili, it absorbs flavors thoroughly.
Signature Jian Gu Fish (House Specialty)Fresh Jian Gu fish marinated in secret sauce and steamed, then topped with soy glaze and scallions for a savory, slightly spicy flavor.
Beef Cubes with King Oyster Mushroom and GarlicA dish featuring tender beef cubes stir-fried with king oyster mushrooms and garlic, delivering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Steam-Powered Vegetable SteamingSteam-cooked seasonal vegetables is a dish made with fresh seasonal vegetables steamed in a steam pot. Main ingredients include carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and green peas. Vegetables are cut and placed in the steam pot, then heated by steam to retain their original flavor and nutrition.
Immortal ChickenImmortal Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and辅料. Key ingredients include whole chicken or pieces, ginger slices, green onions, garlic cloves, star anise, and Sichuan peppercorns. First, blanch the chicken to remove odor, then stir-fry the spices in oil, add soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and simmer until flavorful, finally reduce the sauce. The finished dish has a bright red color and tender chicken.
Mustard Shrimp BallsMustard shrimp balls is a dish featuring shrimp as the main ingredient, seasoned with mustard. The preparation involves peeling the shrimp while leaving the tails intact, marinating them, then frying until golden and crispy. They are then mixed with a specially prepared mustard sauce, creating a unique taste.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Crispy Shrimp PastryCrispy shrimp is a dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient, wrapped in a crispy pastry. To prepare it, remove the shells from the shrimp while leaving the tails intact, marinate them with seasoning, then coat them in a batter made from flour, eggs, and oil, and deep-fry until golden and crunchy.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.