Ya Mai Coarse Grain Restaurant
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
Hao Li Lai (San Jing Street Branch), No. 36
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenyang, 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 Hao Li Lai (San Jing Street Branch), No. 36. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Bell Pepper and Potato Slices, Dry Mixed Sesame Paste Sauce, Crispy Fried Knife 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: Shenyang
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Hao Li Lai (San Jing Street Branch), No. 36
- Popular dishes: Bell Pepper and Potato Slices, Dry Mixed Sesame Paste Sauce, Crispy Fried Knife Fish, Crispy Fried Pork Strips, 海带豆腐汤
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Dishes
Bell Pepper and Potato Slices尖椒土豆片 is a dish made primarily with potatoes and green peppers. Potatoes are sliced, blanched or stir-fried directly, then combined with sliced green peppers and seasoned ingredients until flavorful. Common seasonings include oil, salt, and garlic to preserve the natural taste.
Dry Mixed Sesame Paste SauceDry mixed sesame paste sauce is made primarily from sesame paste, combined with peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic. Rich in flavor, slightly sweet and savory, ideal for mixing with noodles, cold dishes, or as a dipping sauce.
Crispy Fried Knife FishDry-fried knife fish is a dish primarily made with knife fish, which is marinated and then dry-fried. The knife fish is first cleaned thoroughly, then marinated to absorb flavor, and finally fried in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Crispy Fried Pork StripsDry-fried small crispy meat is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The pork is cut into strips, marinated with seasonings, coated in a starch batter, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a fragrant, crunchy exterior and a tender, juicy interior.
海带豆腐汤海带豆腐汤主要由海带和豆腐制成,将海带泡发后切段,豆腐切块,一同放入锅中加水煮沸,再转小火炖煮至食材入味。可加入少许盐调味,部分做法会添加姜片去腥增香。
Stir-fried Pork IntestinesStir-fried pork intestines is a Chinese dish featuring cleaned and blanched pork intestines stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and scallions, then quickly tossed in a savory sauce. The result is tender, elastic intestines with rich flavor.
Beef and Onion DumplingsBeef and onion dumplings are filled with minced beef and finely chopped onions, hand-folded and boiled to perfection for a savory, aromatic dish.
Tomato Cream Soup Wonton NoodlesA rich tomato cream soup is served with handmade wontons and thin noodles. The soup is savory and slightly sweet, with a smooth texture, while the wontons are filled with flavorful ingredients and the noodles are tender and chewy.
Tomato Beef Shank NoodlesTomato beef brisket noodles feature beef brisket and tomatoes as the main ingredients. The beef brisket is cut into pieces and stewed together with tomatoes, making the beef tender and flavorful while the tomatoes' sweet and sour taste infuses into the broth. Cooked noodles are mixed with the broth and served with the beef brisket and tomatoes, creating a rich and savory soup base.
Seaweed and Egg SoupNori egg drop soup is a soup dish primarily made with nori and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, cut the nori into small pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Next, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the nori, and once it boils again, slowly pour in the egg mixture while quickly stirring with chopsticks to form egg flowers. Finally, season with salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), then sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Minced Pork with Eggplant StripsStir-fried eggplant with minced pork is a home-style dish. Eggplant strips are blanched or pan-fried, then mixed and stir-fried with seasoned minced pork and sauce.
Bean Skin ExampleBean skin example is primarily made from bean curd skin, processed by braising or stir-frying. The skin has a soft and resilient texture with strong flavor absorption, often paired with scallions and ginger. It offers a savory, slightly chewy taste and is a common vegetarian dish in Chinese cuisine.
Sour Cabbage Stir-Fried NoodlesSuancai stir-fried rice noodles is a dish made primarily with sour cabbage and vermicelli. Soak the vermicelli, then stir-fry with chopped sour cabbage and seasonings until flavorful. Common additives include oil, garlic, and ginger for aroma.
Golden Soup Beef NoodlesGolden beef noodle soup features thinly sliced beef marinated and stir-fried, then simmered in a golden broth with vegetables and noodles. Served with bok choy, carrots, and garnished with green onions or cilantro.
Stir-Fried Pork with Green PepperGreen pepper stir-fried with shredded pork is a classic Chinese home-style dish made primarily from pork tenderloin and green peppers. The pork is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings, while the green peppers are seeded and cut into strips as well. Heat oil in a wok, first slip-fry the pork strips until cooked through, then set aside. Stir-fry the green pepper strips until fragrant, then return the pork to the wok and stir-fry together until evenly blended. Season to taste and serve.
Stir-fried河虾 with leeksScallion stir-fried river shrimp is a home-style dish using fresh river shrimp and scallions. Wash and dry the shrimp, cut scallions into segments. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry shrimp until colored, then add scallions and quickly stir-fry. Season and serve.