Old Village Head Farmhouse • Signature Sticky Rice Rolls
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 50, Huguan Road, Diaowo Village, Huangsongyu Township (opposite the ticket office of Shilin Gorge Tourist Area)
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. 50, Huguan Road, Diaowo Village, Huangsongyu Township (opposite the ticket office of Shilin Gorge Tourist Area). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-fried Vermicelli with农家 Sauce, Braised水库 Fish, Pan-fried Egg with Greens.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 50, Huguan Road, Diaowo Village, Huangsongyu Township (opposite the ticket office of Shilin Gorge Tourist Area)
- Popular dishes: Stir-fried Vermicelli with农家 Sauce, Braised水库 Fish, Pan-fried Egg with Greens, Spicy Pepper Flatbread, Stir-fried Wild Greens
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.

Dishes
Stir-fried Vermicelli with农家 SauceFarmhouse Stewed Pigskin Jelly is a dish made primarily from pigskin jelly. The jelly is cut into pieces and simmered with葱,姜,蒜 and seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar until tender and flavorful.
Braised水库 FishStewed reservoir fish is a dish made with fresh fish from reservoirs, paired with tofu, potatoes, and vermicelli, seasoned with ginger, scallions, garlic, and chili, then slowly simmered. The fish is first pan-fried until golden brown, then cooked with ingredients in water to absorb flavor while staying tender.
Pan-fried Egg with GreensPan-fried egg cake is a home-style dish made primarily with fresh free-range eggs. The preparation is simple: beat the eggs, season with适量 salt and pepper, then cook in a flat pan with oil until golden brown on both sides.
Spicy Pepper FlatbreadA spicy flatbread made from flour, seasoned with Sichuan pepper powder and salt, then flattened and pan-fried until golden brown. Crispy outside, soft inside, with a rich numbing aroma.
Stir-fried Wild GreensStir-fried wild vegetables salad is a cold dish made primarily from fresh wild greens like purslane, fiddlehead ferns, and dandelion. After blanching and draining, mix with garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Grilled Rainbow TroutRoasted rainbow trout is a dish featuring rainbow trout as the main ingredient, typically marinated and grilled in an oven or over charcoal. Common seasonings include ginger, scallions, garlic, and soy sauce to enhance flavor, resulting in a slightly crispy skin and tender meat.
Secret-Recipe Roasted Lamb LegThe secret-style roasted lamb leg is primarily made with fresh lamb legs, marinated and then baked in an oven. During the marinating process, a variety of spices and seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, garlic paste, and soy sauce are used to infuse flavor into the meat. The roasting is carefully controlled to achieve a crispy outer crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
Homemade Cold Tapioca NoodlesHomemade凉粉 is a traditional home-cooked dish primarily made from starch ingredients such as mung bean starch or pea starch. It is prepared by mixing, boiling, and cooling to form a jelly-like texture, then combined with various seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil to create a refreshing and smooth cold appetizer.
Dumpling BallsDough balls are a type of pastry made primarily with vegetables. The vegetables are typically chopped and mixed with seasonings, then wrapped in dough and steamed.
Green bean and corn dough rollsGreen beans and cornmeal steamed dumplings: fresh green beans cut into segments, mixed with cornmeal, shaped into small balls, and steamed. The outer layer is slightly sticky, soft and chewy, with a fragrant bean aroma and rich corn flavor.