Chaihuo Stewed Chicken · Iron Pot Stew
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
No. 57-1, Phase II Guoshe Tianxiang Residential Community, Gongnong Road, Liaoshen Second Street (Guoshe Tianxiang Community; 500 meters inside the First Ring Road along Gongnong Road); Chaihuo Dun Benji Restaurant
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If you are traveling in China to visit Shenyang, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 57-1, Phase II Guoshe Tianxiang Residential Community, Gongnong Road, Liaoshen Second Street (Guoshe Tianxiang Community; 500 meters inside the First Ring Road along Gongnong Road); Chaihuo Dun Benji Restaurant. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Corn Cake, Whole Goose.
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: Shenyang
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 57-1, Phase II Guoshe Tianxiang Residential Community, Gongnong Road, Liaoshen Second Street (Guoshe Tianxiang Community; 500 meters inside the First Ring Road along Gongnong Road); Chaihuo Dun Benji Restaurant
- Popular dishes: Potato, Corn Cake, Whole Goose, Wide Rice Noodles, Small Chicken
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Dishes
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Corn CakeCorn cake is a traditional Chinese flour dish made primarily from cornmeal. After fermentation, it is shaped into round cakes and pan-fried. The surface is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and sweet, with a rich corn aroma.
Whole GooseWhole goose is a traditional dish made with an entire large goose, marinated and then roasted or stewed. The main ingredient is the large goose, and the cooking method includes roasting or stewing. It has a salty and fragrant flavor with a rich meaty aroma.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Small ChickenXiaoben Chicken is a dish made primarily with local chickens, using small, firm-boned birds that are blanched and then stewed with ginger slices and green onions to create tender, flavorful meat and rich broth.
Hickory MushroomHazel mushroom is a dish primarily made with hazel mushrooms, usually cooked together with meats such as chicken or pork. In the preparation process, the hazel mushrooms are first cleaned and then stewed with the meat until the ingredients are fully blended and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Braised GooseBraised goose is a dish featuring goose meat as the main ingredient, typically simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings in a pot with water or broth until the meat becomes tender and flavorful.
Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a common vegetable with翠绿色 leaves and a crisp texture. It is typically cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing to preserve its natural flavor, and can also be paired with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture.
Loofah StripsLoofah strips are a dish made primarily from young loofah. Peel and slice the loofah into long strips, then blanch or stir-fry to maintain its crisp texture. Season simply with garlic and green onions, or add a touch of soy sauce or salt for flavor.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Green BeansGreen beans are a common vegetable, primarily made from green beans, usually blanched or stir-fried. Garlic and ginger can be added during cooking, and it pairs well with meat or tofu.
Stewed Fish in Iron PotStewed fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fish as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and spices, slowly simmered in an iron pot. The fish meat is tender, and the broth is rich, fully blending the aroma of the seasonings.
Pan-fried DumplingsPot stickers are a traditional Chinese pan-fried dumpling made primarily with pork and chives. To prepare, fill dumpling wrappers with the filling, arrange them neatly in a pan, add适量 oil, and fry until the bottoms turn golden and crispy. Then add a small amount of water and steam until the tops of the dumplings are fully cooked.
Black FishMain ingredient is black fish, sliced or whole, cooked by steaming, braising, or boiling. Commonly paired with ginger, garlic, scallions, and chili to enhance flavor.