Da Dong (Wood Bridge Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Fifth Floor, Hesheng Plaza, No. 8, Yongwai Guoyuan, South Zhongsan Ring Road
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 Fifth Floor, Hesheng Plaza, No. 8, Yongwai Guoyuan, South Zhongsan Ring Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Candied hawthorn on a stick, Da Dong Crispy Duck, Wonderful Shrimp Balls.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Fifth Floor, Hesheng Plaza, No. 8, Yongwai Guoyuan, South Zhongsan Ring Road
- Popular dishes: Candied hawthorn on a stick, Da Dong Crispy Duck, Wonderful Shrimp Balls, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Signature Beef Tenderloin with Black Bean and Chili
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Dishes
Candied hawthorn on a stickSugared hawthorn is a traditional snack made primarily from hawthorn berries and rock candy. The method involves threading hawthorn berries onto skewers, then pouring a boiled rock candy syrup over them. After cooling, a thin layer of crystallized sugar forms on the surface, creating a deliciously sweet and sour flavor.
Da Dong Crispy DuckDa Dong's non-greasy roast duck uses premium Peking duck, marinated and roasted in a hanging oven. Crispy skin, tender meat, distinct layers of flavor. Temperature and heat are carefully controlled to ensure crispy skin without grease and juicy meat.
Wonderful Shrimp BallsDelicious shrimp balls are made with fresh shrimp, peeled but leaving the tails intact, then coated in a special 'wonderful' sauce and deep-fried until golden. The wonderful sauce is a blend of mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and other seasonings, adding a unique flavor to the shrimp balls.
Kung Pao Shrimp BallsKung Pao Shrimp is a Chinese dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. The shrimp are deveined with tails intact, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatics such as green onions, ginger, and garlic to enhance flavor. The dish has a bright red color and plump shrimp balls.
Signature Beef Tenderloin with Black Bean and ChiliBeef cubes stir-fried with garlic, ginger, green and red peppers, and fermented black beans, resulting in a tender texture and rich bean flavor.
Cherry Duck LiverCherry duck liver is a dish featuring duck liver as the main ingredient, typically pan-fried until golden brown and then flavored with cherries or cherry sauce to blend fruitiness with richness.
Snowy River Sweet and Sour Pork RibsJiang Xue Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs is a dish primarily made with pork ribs. After marinating, the ribs are deep-fried until golden brown on the surface, then simmered in a sweet and sour sauce (made from sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine) to absorb the flavors. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender ribs, and a balanced sweet-and-sour taste.
Roast Duck SeasoningRoast duck seasoning is made from soy sauce, cooking wine, honey, five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper and other spices. Used to marinate ducks or brush on the skin to enhance flavor and color. Mix evenly and apply to duck, then marinate several hours to overnight before roasting.
Saffron-Infused Chestnut CabbageRed safflower juice chestnut cabbage is a dish made with cabbage as the main ingredient, combined with chestnuts and red safflower juice. Cabbage is blanched, stir-fried with chestnuts, then seasoned with red safflower juice to achieve a natural red color and unique aroma.
Mustard Peeling Duck FeetMustard-peeled duck feet is an elegant Chinese cold dish. Fresh duck feet are carefully cooked and then hand-deboned to maintain their intact shape. Finally, a specially prepared mustard dressing is drizzled on, adding a unique spicy flavor to the dish.
Dong's Kung Pao ShrimpDong's Kung Pao Shrimp features fresh shrimp as the main ingredient, combined with peanuts, dried chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic as辅料. The shrimp is marinated, then deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It is then stir-fried with a prepared Kung Pao sauce, allowing the shrimp to fully absorb the rich flavors. Finally, roasted peanuts are sprinkled on top for a satisfying crunch.