Uncle's Canteen (Nankai University Branch)
日料 · ⭐ 3.8
Nankai University New Campus
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, 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 Nankai University New Campus. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Spare Ribs, Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork Belly, Ham Fried Rice.
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: Tianjin
- Category: 日料
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Nankai University New Campus
- Popular dishes: Braised Spare Ribs, Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork Belly, Ham Fried Rice, Stir-fried Squid, Crab Meat Stew
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Dishes
Braised Spare RibsBraised spare ribs is a dish made primarily with pork ribs, simmered with spices, soy sauce, and sugar after blanching. Common seasonings include star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and scallions to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Preserved Mustard Greens with Pork BellyMeigancai Braised Pork is a dish primarily made with pork belly and meigancai (fermented black mustard greens). The pork belly is cut into pieces, blanched, then simmered together with the meigancai until the meat becomes tender and the meigancai absorbs the rich pork flavor. Finally, the pork pieces are neatly arranged in a serving dish and topped with the flavorful broth.
Ham Fried RiceHam fried rice is a stir-fry dish made primarily with rice and ham. Pre-cook and cool the rice, then dice the ham. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the ham first, then add rice and mix well. Season with salt and seasoning to taste.
Stir-fried SquidStir-fried squid is a dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh squid with葱,姜,蒜 and other seasonings. The squid is sliced into strips or rings and cooked at high heat to retain its tender and crisp texture.
Crab Meat StewCrab meat stew is made with fresh crab meat, vegetables, tofu or vermicelli, simmered in broth or water. Clean the crab meat, add ingredients to a clay pot, and slowly cook over low heat until flavorful, preserving the original taste.
Sour Spicy Jelly NoodlesSour-spicy fern root noodles are a cold dish made primarily from fern root noodles. After soaking and cooking, the noodles are mixed with garlic, chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and cilantro for a refreshing, elastic texture.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Grilled Ribeye SteakSkillet beef short ribs are a dish featuring beef short ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and seared on a hot skillet to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. Typically cooked with onions and green peppers, the high heat of the skillet quickly cooks the ingredients while locking in juices.
Spicy CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made primarily from crayfish, cooked with a variety of spices including chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. It has a bright red color, rich aroma, tender shrimp meat, and a bold spicy and numbing flavor that is deeply loved by diners.
Golden Pumpkin PancakeGolden pumpkin pancakes are made by steaming pumpkins, mashing them, mixing with glutinous rice flour and sugar, kneading into dough, dividing into small portions, flattening into rounds, and frying until golden brown. Crispy outside, soft inside, golden in color.