Hong Zhuangyuan Current-Brewed Congee · Beijing Cuisine (Yuquan Road Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 6, Lugu Road
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. 6, Lugu Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Beijing-style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Spring Pancakes, Pumpkin Sweet Potato Porridge.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 6, Lugu Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Beijing-style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Spring Pancakes, Pumpkin Sweet Potato Porridge, Creamy Milk Yogurt, Kung Pao Chicken
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Beijing-style Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Spring PancakesBeijing-style stir-fried mixed vegetables with spring pancakes is a traditional Beijing dish. The main ingredients include mung bean sprouts, chives, vermicelli, eggs, and spring pancake wrappers. The preparation method involves stir-frying mung bean sprouts, chives, and vermicelli with seasonings until fully cooked. Meanwhile, an egg omelet is prepared separately, then sliced and set aside. Finally, the stir-fried mixture and egg strips are wrapped together in the spring pancake wrappers for serving.
Pumpkin Sweet Potato PorridgePumpkin and sweet potato porridge is made by boiling peeled and cubed pumpkin and sweet potato with rice. First, cook rice until half-done, then add pumpkin and sweet potato to simmer until soft and creamy.
Creamy Milk YogurtNai Pi Zi Yogurt is a dairy dish primarily made from fresh milk and yogurt starter. The preparation involves heating the milk to an appropriate temperature, adding the yogurt starter, mixing thoroughly, and allowing it to ferment until it sets, forming a thick layer of cream on the surface. It has a delicate texture and a rich yogurt flavor.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Top Scholar Eight Treasure PorridgeZhuangyuan Eight Treasure Porridge is a traditional Chinese porridge made from eight ingredients: glutinous rice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, black rice, oats, red dates, and longan dried fruit. Each ingredient is thoroughly soaked and slowly simmered to ensure a delicate texture and rich nutritional value.
Top Scholar's Aromatic Pork PiesZhuangyuan original fragrance meat pie is made with pork as the main ingredient, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, then wrapped in dough and pan-fried. The key lies in blending the filling properly and controlling the heat to achieve a slightly crispy exterior and tender interior.
Sticky Rice Noodles with Green BeansZhuangyuan flat bean stewed noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with flat beans and noodles. The preparation involves stir-frying the flat beans until just cooked, adding seasonings and适量 water, then placing the noodles in and simmering until the noodles are fully cooked and have absorbed the sauce, finally mixing well to serve.
Stir-Fried BBQ PorkZhuangyuan Stir-Fried Roast Pork is a dish made primarily with pork that is marinated, roasted, and then stir-fried with vegetables. The pork is roasted until the outside is crispy and the inside remains tender, paired with colorful vegetables for a rich and layered texture.
Top Scholar Crispy Beef PieThe状元酥皮牛肉饼 features tender beef as the main ingredient, marinated with spices and seasonings, then wrapped in a crispy pastry and baked until golden and crunchy. The pastry layers are distinct, while the beef filling is juicy and flavorful, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Clay Pot Salted Egg Vegetable PorridgeA savory rice porridge made with salted egg yolk, rice, and five vegetables. Cook rice until soft, mix in mashed salted egg yolk, add diced carrots, green peas, corn, mushrooms, and broccoli, then slowly simmer in a clay pot to achieve a thick, well-blended consistency.
Beijing-style crispy pancakeOld Beijing Hu Ta Zi is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from tender zucchini, eggs, and flour. The preparation involves shredding the zucchini into fine strands, mixing it with salt, eggs, and flour to form a batter, then frying it in a flat pan until both sides are golden brown.
Herb-Infused Soy Sauce Short RibsHerb-flavored soy sauce ribs made with pork spare ribs, marinated with soy paste, scallions, ginger, garlic, and slow-cooked with spices like star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves for layered aroma. Reddish-glossy finish, tender meat with rich soy and herbal notes.