Xiao Hua Piao Xiang · Hou Yuan · Roast Duck Restaurant
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 283, Xiaobao North Street
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. 283, Xiaobao North Street. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage, Cool Clothes Flatbread.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 283, Xiaobao North Street
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage, Cool Clothes Flatbread, Stir-fried Mushrooms and Bamboo Shoots, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage乾隆白菜 is a cold dish made primarily from Napa cabbage leaves, seasoned with sesame sauce, aged vinegar, sugar, salt, and other seasonings. The preparation involves washing and tearing the cabbage leaves into small pieces, mixing them with the seasonings, refrigerating to marinate, and finally sprinkling with sesame seeds.
Cool Clothes FlatbreadA Chinese flatbread made from flour and water, steamed or pan-fried, known for its soft texture and savory taste.
Stir-fried Mushrooms and Bamboo ShootsStir-fried Mushrooms and Bamboo Shoots is a Chinese stir-fry dish made with fresh mushrooms and tender bamboo shoots, cooked quickly for a fresh and crisp texture.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Yearly Fish DelightNian Nian You Yu is a dish featuring a whole fish, typically carp, crucian carp, or sea bass, marinated and then steamed or braised. The fish may be carved with patterns for visual appeal and served with ginger threads, scallions, soy sauce, and hot oil to enhance aroma.
Signature Crispy MeatballsSignature crispy meatballs made from pork or beef mince mixed with starch, egg, scallions, ginger, and garlic, shaped into balls and deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside.
Spicy Sichuan-style Fish in Sour CabbageSpicy sour cabbage fish features fresh grass carp, paired with pickled mustard greens, spicy chili peppers, ginger slices, and garlic. The fish is sliced, marinated in wine and starch, then stir-fried with the cabbage before boiling in water. Finally, Sichuan peppercorns and chili segments are added for a distinctive spicy aroma.
Beijing-style Braised Pork and Steamed BreadOld Beijing Lu Zhuo Huo Che is a traditional Beijing snack made primarily from pig intestines, pig lungs, tofu skin, and baked flatbread. The preparation involves cleaning the pig intestines and lungs, then stewing them with various spices until fully flavored. Additional ingredients such as tofu skin are added to continue simmering, and it is finally served with roasted flatbread.
Old Beijing Four Joy MeatballsOld Beijing Four Joy Meatballs is a traditional Chinese dish made mainly from pork, mixed with water chestnuts, scallions, and ginger. It is shaped into balls and stewed in broth. The texture is tender, and the soup is rich.
Beijing-style Homemade YogurtOld Beijing homemade yogurt is made from fresh milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Heat milk to about 80°C, cool to 40°C, add a small amount of store-bought yogurt as starter, mix well, pour into containers, and ferment at constant temperature for 6–12 hours until thickened.
Crispy Fried Fresh MilkCrispy Fried Fresh Milk is a dessert made primarily from milk, glutinous rice flour, and eggs. The milk and glutinous rice flour are mixed and heated to form a milk jelly, which is then coated with egg wash and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried until the outer layer turns golden and crispy.
Soybean juice with fried dough twistsBean juice is a fermented drink made from mung beans, pale yellow and slightly sour; fried dough rings are made from flour, oil, and water, crispy outside and soft inside. They are often eaten together—bean juice should be hot, and the rings are broken and dipped into the juice.
Crispy No-Grease Roast DuckCrispy but not greasy roast duck is made from tender Peking ducks, carefully marinated and roasted. The whole duck has a bright red color, crispy skin and tender meat, paired with thin as a cicada's wing pancakes, scallion strips, and sweet bean sauce, creating a delicious blend of tradition and modernity.