Northeast Wen Yan Restaurant (Zhongminglou Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
Row 1, Building No. 4, Zhongming Building
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 Row 1, Building No. 4, Zhongming Building. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Chicken, Stir-Fried Potato Shreds, 烤全肥.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Row 1, Building No. 4, Zhongming Building
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Stir-Fried Potato Shreds, 烤全肥, Century Egg Tofu, Braised Tofu in Clay Pot
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Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, supplemented by peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried together with roasted peanuts and spices, finally seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
Stir-Fried Potato ShredsA cold dish made primarily from potatoes, sliced into thin strips and briefly boiled or rinsed in cold water, then mixed with garlic, chili, and other seasonings, finished with hot oil for flavor. The key is to maintain a crisp texture.
烤全肥烤全肥是一道以整只肥猪为主要食材的菜肴,经过腌制后放入烤炉中慢火烤制而成。制作过程中通常会使用香料和调味料对猪体进行腌渍,使其入味,再通过高温烘烤使表皮酥脆、肉质鲜嫩。
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
Braised Tofu in Clay PotPot-bellied tofu is a dish made primarily with soft tofu, combined with minced meat, greens, or mushrooms, and slowly stewed in a clay pot. To prepare it, cut the tofu into pieces and place it together with the ingredients into the clay pot, add broth or water, and simmer over low heat until fully flavored.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Chinese SausageSausage is a traditional Chinese meat product made from meat as the main ingredient, minced and mixed with auxiliary ingredients, then stuffed into animal intestines and fermented and dried to mature. It is one of the most diverse categories of Chinese meat products.
Squid BoardSquid board is a dish made primarily from squid, which is cut, marinated, and then pan-fried. The squid slices are cut into neat board-like shapes, seasoned with spices to absorb flavor, and then quickly fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with a golden color.
Chicken SkinChicken skin is a dish made from the skin of chickens. Typically, the chicken skin is peeled off, then cleaned and processed through simple methods such as boiling or frying to make it crispy and delicious. Chicken skin can be enjoyed as a snack on its own or used as an ingredient to enhance the texture and flavor of dishes.
Lobster TailLobster tails are made from fresh lobster meat, typically cleaned and deveined, then cooked by steaming, boiling, stir-frying, or grilling. Common preparations include garlic-steamed, spicy stir-fried, or blanched lobster tails with seasonings.