Old Shanghai Alleyway Flavors (Zhi Chun Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
1st Floor, East Side of No. 17 Zhichun Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, 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 1st Floor, East Side of No. 17 Zhichun Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Thread Spring Rolls, Barbecued Pork Bun, Braised Pork Rice.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: 1st Floor, East Side of No. 17 Zhichun Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Thread Spring Rolls, Barbecued Pork Bun, Braised Pork Rice, Beef Steamed Dumplings, Pan-fried Bun
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Dishes
Three-Thread Spring RollsSpring rolls made with shredded carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and vermicelli are blanched, mixed with seasonings, wrapped in spring roll wrappers, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The finished rolls have a crunchy exterior and a flavorful filling.
Barbecued Pork BunChar siu bao is a Chinese dim sum made with fermented dough wrapper filled with barbecued pork. The pork is marinated with soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, and five-spice powder, while the dough is made from flour, yeast, and water. The dough is rolled out, filled, and steamed until cooked.
Braised Pork RicePork cutlet rice is a home-style dish featuring pork cutlets, vegetables, and rice. The marinated pork cutlet is pan-fried or deep-fried and served with blanched greens mixed into or layered over rice for a rich texture.
Beef Steamed DumplingsSteamed beef dumplings made with flour wrappers and minced beef filling, a traditional Chinese snack. Main ingredients include beef, flour, scallions, ginger, and seasonings; a small amount of water or broth is added to the filling for a tender texture.
Pan-fried BunA pan-fried bun is a snack filled with pork and made from flour dough. To prepare it, wrap the pork filling in dough, then pan-fry in a skillet with oil until the bottom turns golden and crispy, finally sprinkling sesame seeds and green onions on top.
Braised Pork Cutlet NoodlesRed-braised pork cutlet noodles is a Chinese noodle dish featuring pork cutlets marinated, pan-fried, and stewed with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, then mixed with or served over boiled noodles and drizzled with rich sauce.
Classic Chicken Leg RiceClassic thigh rice features boneless chicken thighs marinated and pan-seared until golden, served over rice with stir-fried vegetables like greens or carrots; some versions include sauce or broth for extra flavor.
Sheep's Sorrel DumplingsJi Cai Da Hun Dun is a type of dumpling made primarily from shepherd's purse and pork. After washing and chopping the shepherd's purse, it is mixed with minced pork and seasoned ingredients to create a flavorful filling. The mixture is then wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled until cooked through. The preparation emphasizes a fresh aroma and delicate texture in the filling.
Fresh Meat ZongziFresh meat zongzi is primarily made with glutinous rice and pork. The pork is cut into bite-sized pieces and marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. After soaking the glutinous rice, it is combined with the marinated pork pieces and wrapped in bamboo leaves, then steamed to create a zongzi with a soft, sticky texture and rich meat aroma.
Fresh Shrimp and Pork DumplingsSteamed pork and shrimp dumplings made with minced pork and fresh shrimp, wrapped in thin dough and steamed until the filling is tender and juicy.
Duck Blood and Vermicelli SoupDuck blood and vermicelli soup is a soup dish primarily made with duck blood and vermicelli, supplemented by duck intestines, duck gizzards, and other duck offal. To prepare it, duck blood is cut into pieces and boiled together with rehydrated vermicelli in a rich broth, then duck offal and other ingredients are added, followed by seasoning before serving.