Old Taste Home-style Kitchen (Guxiang Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 17, Guxiang Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 17, Guxiang Street. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Large Mixed Cold Dishes, Hemp Fish, Crispy Fried Small Silver Fish.
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: Harbin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 17, Guxiang Street
- Popular dishes: Large Mixed Cold Dishes, Hemp Fish, Crispy Fried Small Silver Fish, Old-style Roast Chicken, Garlic Shrimp with Rice Noodles
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Dishes
Large Mixed Cold DishesA large platter of cold dishes made with various cooked ingredients and fresh vegetables, commonly including cucumber, carrot, tofu skin, seaweed threads, egg skin, and木耳, mixed and seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil.
Hemp FishHemp fish is a dish made primarily with fresh fish, seasoned with hemp seeds or hemp leaves. The fish is cleaned and marinated, then cooked by frying, pan-frying, or stewing together with hemp seeds or hemp leaves to allow the fish to absorb their unique flavor.
Crispy Fried Small Silver FishA dish made by frying small silver fish after marinating and coating them in batter, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Old-style Roast ChickenOld-style roasted chicken is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with chicken. The preparation involves marinating and roasting, allowing the meat to fully absorb the flavors of spices and seasonings. It is roasted until the skin turns golden and crispy, while the meat remains tender and juicy.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
Garlic-Flavored Big CarpClean the big carp and make diagonal cuts. Marinate with rice wine and ginger to remove fishy smell. Heat oil, sauté garlic, then pan-fry the carp until golden brown on both sides. Add soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water, simmer until flavorful, then reduce sauce.
Grilled Lamb SteakSizzling lamb is a dish made primarily with lamb, which is marinated and then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate. It is typically served with accompaniments such as onions, green peppers, and garlic slices, using high heat to lock in the juices and maintain the lamb's tender texture.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Golden Custard SticksA sweet pastry made with milk, eggs, and butter, baked until golden and crispy on the outside, soft and creamy inside.
Black-skinned Pork ElbowBlack-skinned pig trotter is a dish made primarily from pork trotters, prepared by blanching, coloring, and slow stewing. The trotters are marinated with soy sauce and cooking wine, then simmered slowly with water and spices until tender and flavorful, with a deep brown skin.