Zhong Ji Restaurant (Hua Yuan Road Branch)
豫菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Intersection of Huayuan Road and Maohua Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Intersection of Huayuan Road and Maohua Road. It is a 豫菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 三色山药泥, Zhongji Homemade Braised Chicken, Xinyang Earth Pot Cake.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: 豫菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Intersection of Huayuan Road and Maohua Road
- Popular dishes: 三色山药泥, Zhongji Homemade Braised Chicken, Xinyang Earth Pot Cake, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Scallion Beef
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Dishes
三色山药泥三色山药泥是一道以山药为主要食材制成的菜品,通过添加不同颜色的天然食材(如胡萝卜、菠菜、紫薯)将山药泥染成三种颜色,再混合均匀或分层装盘。制作时将山药蒸熟后压成泥,加入适量调味料搅拌均匀,最后根据需要进行造型。
Zhongji Homemade Braised ChickenZhongji Homemade Braised Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with chicken, soy sauce, spices, and seasonings simmered slowly. The meat is tender and flavorful with a rich aroma.
Xinyang Earth Pot CakeXinyang Earth Pot Cake is a traditional flour-based dish from Xinyang, Henan, baked in a heated earth pot until crispy outside and soft inside, often cooked with pork and vegetables.
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Scallion BeefA Chinese home-style dish made with beef and scallions, stir-fried quickly to retain tenderness and enhance the fresh onion aroma.
Fortune Lamb RibsPremium lamb ribs marinated and grilled to perfection, served with a special sauce for rich flavor.
Handmade Lamb Noodle SoupA hearty soup featuring tender lamb and handmade noodles, slow-cooked in a rich broth with aromatic spices.
Preserved Vegetable Braised PorkMei Cai Kou Rou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork belly and preserved mustard greens. The preparation involves boiling the pork belly until half-cooked, coating it with seasoning, frying it until golden brown, then slicing it and steaming it together with the preserved mustard greens so the meat absorbs the fragrance of the greens.
Braised CarpBraised carp is a Chinese dish featuring carp as the main ingredient. The fish is cleaned, pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until flavorful, followed by reducing the sauce. The finished dish has a bright red color and tender fish meat.
Sesame Leaf NoodlesA Chinese home-style dish made with fresh sesame leaves and noodles, lightly dressed with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for a refreshing and nutritious meal.