Harbin Old Restaurant (Xinkailu Store)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.4
140 meters northeast of the intersection of Gewan Highway and Xinkai Road
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 140 meters northeast of the intersection of Gewan Highway and Xinkai Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Crispy Pork Strips, Shredded Beef, Candied Sweet Potato.
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: 3.4
- Address: 140 meters northeast of the intersection of Gewan Highway and Xinkai Road
- Popular dishes: Crispy Pork Strips, Shredded Beef, Candied Sweet Potato, Braised Pork Ribs in Clear Soup, Stir-fried Shrimp Paste
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Dishes
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Shredded BeefShredded beef is a dish made primarily with beef, where cooked beef is torn by hand into thin strips and then mixed or stir-fried with seasonings. Common ingredients include green onions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers, with optional additions like soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a dessert dish primarily made with sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are peeled, cut into pieces, and deep-fried until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft. Then, they are stir-fried with sugar syrup to coat the surface with a glossy, thread-like sugar crust. Proper temperature control during preparation is essential to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the right consistency for the signature pulling effect.
Braised Pork Ribs in Clear SoupClear stewed pork ribs is a dish made primarily with pork ribs, slowly cooked in water. Main辅料 include ginger slices, green onions, and a small amount of cooking wine, with minimal seasonings to preserve the original flavor.
Stir-fried Shrimp PasteA stir-fried dish using shrimp paste as the main flavoring, often combined with vegetables or meat for a savory and aromatic taste.
Fried Leek DumplingsA Chinese snack made by mixing fresh leeks and pork mince into balls, then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Glutinous Rice Date DumplingsGlutinous rice dates are a sweet dessert made primarily from red dates and glutinous rice. After removing the pits, the rice is stuffed into the dates and then steamed or boiled until the rice absorbs the sweetness of the dates, resulting in a soft, chewy, and sweet texture.
Peanut and EdamamePeanut and edamame is a simple home-style dish made primarily from fresh peanuts and edamame. The preparation typically involves boiling the peanuts and edamame, then stir-frying them with appropriate seasonings until fully flavored. The dish retains the natural colors of the peanuts and edamame, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Sliced Potatoes with Green PepperSpicy green pepper and potato shreds is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes and green peppers. After peeling the potatoes, slice them into thin strips and soak in cold water to remove excess starch. Wash and slice the green peppers as well. Heat oil in a pan, quickly stir-fry the potato strips until just cooked through, then add the green pepper strips and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with salt and a small amount of vinegar, stir well, and serve.
Spicy Small FishA stir-fried dish made with small fish and spicy seasonings, popular in Sichuan cuisine.