Hongdou Garden (Yuantong Street Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 76, Yuantong Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, 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 No. 76, Yuantong Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongchuan Giant Potato, Xuanwei Stir-Fried Pork, Fuyuan Red Bean Soup.
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: Kunming
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 76, Yuantong Street
- Popular dishes: Dongchuan Giant Potato, Xuanwei Stir-Fried Pork, Fuyuan Red Bean Soup, Squirrel Fish, Dried Beef Jerky
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Dishes
Dongchuan Giant PotatoA specialty dish from Dongchuan, Yunnan, made with large local potatoes steamed or stewed and seasoned with腊肉 and chili for a rich, savory flavor.
Xuanwei Stir-Fried PorkXuanwei stir-fried pork is a dish featuring pork belly and chili. Sliced pork belly is stir-fried to release oil, then mixed with green and red peppers, seasoned and cooked evenly. The key is precise heat control for tender, non-greasy meat and crisp vegetables.
Fuyuan Red Bean SoupFuyuan Red Bean Soup is made with premium red beans and rock sugar, slowly simmered to create a smooth, sweet dessert popular in Chinese cuisine.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Dried Beef JerkyDried beef (Niu Ganba) is a specialty dish made from beef, cured and air-dried or sun-dried. Typically using beef shank or tenderloin, it's marinated with salt, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns, then naturally dried or low-temperature dried to create a firm texture and rich flavor.
Steamed Sea Bass with SauceA dish of fresh sea bass gently simmered in a savory sauce with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in tender fish and rich flavor.
Stir-Fried Bean SproutsA light vegetarian dish made by stir-frying fresh bean sprouts with garlic, resulting in a tender and refreshing flavor.
Bitter Greens Pastry with Red BeansA creative Chinese pastry combining bitter greens and red beans, featuring a sweet-savory filling wrapped in flaky dough.
Garlic Pork RibsGarlic pork ribs is a dish made with pork ribs as the main ingredient, seasoned with garlic cloves. First, the pork ribs are marinated to absorb the flavors, then stir-fried with minced garlic until golden and crispy, and finally sprinkled with appropriate seasonings.
Egg Yolk Potato ShredsA Chinese home-style dish made with potato shreds and salted egg yolk, stir-fried until fragrant and tender.
Sour Beef SoupSour beef soup is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient, cooked in a sour broth. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor. Next, bring the specially prepared sour broth to a boil and add the marinated beef slices, cooking until they change color. Finally, add some vegetables or toppings to enhance the texture.
Yerkuai Chicken (Medium)A dish featuring Yunnan-style rice cakes and chicken, simmered together to create a savory and satisfying meal.