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地方菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Building 8, No. 2 Courtyard Jiaoda East Road, 1st Floor, Unit B103
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 Building 8, No. 2 Courtyard Jiaoda East Road, 1st Floor, Unit B103. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yunnan Sweet Rice Wine, Spicy Banana Blossom Salad, Grilled Soft Tofu with Sauce.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Building 8, No. 2 Courtyard Jiaoda East Road, 1st Floor, Unit B103
- Popular dishes: Yunnan Sweet Rice Wine, Spicy Banana Blossom Salad, Grilled Soft Tofu with Sauce, Small Pot Rice Noodles, Litsea Cubeba Fish Stew
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Dishes
Yunnan Sweet Rice WineYunnan sweet rice wine is a low-alcohol rice wine made primarily from glutinous rice. After soaking, steaming, and cooling the rice, yeast is added and fermented in a warm environment for several days, converting starch into sugar and alcohol, resulting in a sweet, slightly intoxicating beverage.
Spicy Banana Blossom SaladCold-mixed banana flower is a cold dish primarily made with banana flowers. After removing the bitterness from fresh banana flowers by blanching, they are mixed with ingredients such as garlic, chili, and cilantro, then seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil to create a flavorful dish.
Grilled Soft Tofu with SauceFried tofu with a crispy exterior and tender interior, steamed wrapped in bamboo or lotus leaves to absorb清香. Served with sauce or seasoning to preserve its original flavor and unique texture.
Small Pot Rice NoodlesSmall pot rice noodles are a specialty snack from Yunnan, made primarily with rice noodles, accompanied by minced pork, bean sprouts, chives, and other vegetables. Cooked in a specially designed small copper pot, the broth is rich and flavorful, while the rice noodles are delicate and soft, offering a nutritious and delicious meal with a variety of fresh vegetables.
Litsea Cubeba Fish StewA dish made by stewing fresh fish with litsea cubeba and spices, resulting in a distinctive and aromatic flavor.
Bubble TeaBuludah is a dessert made with coconut milk or milk as the base, mixed with various ingredients such as black rice, sago pearls, cold shrimp noodles, and red beans. It is then topped with toasted lactoferm strands or croutons, and finally drizzled with rose syrup.
Stewed Chicken in Clay PotStewed chicken with potatoes and carrots is a dish made by simmering chicken pieces with vegetables such as potatoes and carrots in a pot. The chicken is cut into pieces, added to the pot along with seasonings, and then slowly stewed over low heat with water or broth until the chicken becomes tender and the ingredients are well infused with flavor.
Fried Tofu with Crispy SkinBraised tofu with fresh soy milk curd is a dish where the tofu is cut into pieces, pan-fried until slightly golden, then simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, doubanjiang, scallions, ginger, and garlic to absorb the flavorful broth, resulting in soft and delicious tofu.
Tofu Skin Rice NoodlesDouban米线 features rice noodles as the main ingredient, paired with smooth tofu pudding. After cooking the rice noodles, they are mixed with the tofu pudding, sauce, and seasonings, creating a rich texture and flavor.
Lemongrass Grilled FishLemongrass-grilled fish is a dish featuring fish meat as the main ingredient, grilled with lemongrass. After marinating, the fish is roasted together with lemongrass until golden and crispy, releasing a unique aroma.
Spicy Potato StripsSpicy potato strips are a dish made primarily from potatoes, sliced into strips, blanched or fried until half-cooked, then stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and other seasonings. Garlic, ginger, and green onions are typically added for aroma, followed by seasoning and thorough mixing.
Black Three ChoppedBlack Three Chops is a dish primarily made with black fungus, black sesame seeds, and black rice. To prepare it, first cook the black rice until tender and set aside. Soak the black fungus and chop it finely, then roast the black sesame seeds until fragrant. Next, mix all three ingredients together, add seasonings such as salt and light soy sauce as needed, and stir well to combine.
Black Three Dice Fried RiceBlack Three Dice Fried Rice is a fried rice dish primarily made with cured meat, green peppers, and minced garlic. Cut the cured meat into small cubes, chop the green peppers finely, and stir-fry them together with the minced garlic until fragrant. Then add leftover rice and stir-fry until well combined. Season to taste and serve.