Lao Li Donkey Meat Restaurant
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Beside Tianxia Di Yi Lv (The First Donkey in the World), Gongbin Road (west side of Beidahuang Modern Agricultural Park)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Beside Tianxia Di Yi Lv (The First Donkey in the World), Gongbin Road (west side of Beidahuang Modern Agricultural Park). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold-Mixed Donkey Skin, Hand-held Donkey Ribs, Spicy Pickled Turnip.
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: Harbin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Beside Tianxia Di Yi Lv (The First Donkey in the World), Gongbin Road (west side of Beidahuang Modern Agricultural Park)
- Popular dishes: Cold-Mixed Donkey Skin, Hand-held Donkey Ribs, Spicy Pickled Turnip, Fried Donkey Meat, Stir-fried Donkey Skin
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Dishes
Cold-Mixed Donkey SkinCold-mixed donkey skin is a cold dish primarily made from donkey skin, which is soaked, boiled, sliced, and mixed with garlic, cilantro, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Hand-held Donkey RibsA dish featuring donkey ribs, marinated and slow-cooked or braised until tender, with rich aroma and savory flavor.
Spicy Pickled TurnipSpicy turnip dish is a stir-fry featuring turnip as the main ingredient, cooked with chili, garlic, and ginger. Sliced or shredded turnip is quickly stir-fried to retain its crisp texture, then seasoned and served promptly.
Fried Donkey MeatFried donkey meat is a traditional dish made primarily from donkey meat, sliced, marinated, coated in flour or batter, and deep-fried at high temperature. The result is crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a savory, aromatic flavor.
Stir-fried Donkey SkinA dish made by stir-frying donkey skin with vegetables, known for its crisp texture and savory flavor.
Tendon and Brain MeatGintoubana is a traditional dish primarily made with beef tendons and beef brain. During preparation, beef tendons are first stewed until tender, then beef brain is gently stirred in to maintain its delicate texture. Finally, appropriate spices and seasonings are added to create a rich and flavorful dish.
Braised Donkey MeatBraised donkey meat is a dish made primarily with donkey meat, blanched and then slowly stewed with scallions, ginger, star anise, soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar until tender.
Tofu SoupTofu soup is primarily made from tofu, water, and seasonings, often enhanced with辅料 such as green onions and ginger slices. After cutting the tofu into cubes, it is boiled in water, and salt, soy sauce, or other seasonings are added according to taste. It can be further enriched by adding eggs, greens, or meat for additional flavor.
Spicy Stir-Fried Donkey IntestineSpicy stir-fried donkey intestinal is a dish made primarily with donkey intestines, cleaned, sliced, and stir-fried with chili, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. Cooking requires precise heat control to maintain a crisp, tender texture while absorbing spicy and aromatic flavors.
Soy Sauce Braised Donkey MeatBraised donkey meat is a dish primarily made with donkey meat, which is marinated and then stewed or braised. It is typically seasoned with spices such as soy sauce, star anise, cassia bark, and Sichuan pepper to enhance flavor and achieve a tender texture.
Donkey Skin Stir-fried with Green ChiliDonkey skin stir-fried with green chili, a flavorful dish combining tender donkey skin and spicy peppers.
Donkey Meat JianziA traditional dish made by stewing donkey meat with ginger, garlic, and scallions, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.