Dao Za Jia Folk Cuisine (Zichen Road Branch)
豫菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 138-27, Zi East 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 No. 138-27, Zi East Road. It is a 豫菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasure Roasted Pumpkin, Crispy Fried Yellow River Knife Fish, Village Rice Noodle Stewed Chicken.
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: 4.6
- Address: No. 138-27, Zi East Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Roasted Pumpkin, Crispy Fried Yellow River Knife Fish, Village Rice Noodle Stewed Chicken, Lao Mo Four Small Dishes, Corn Crispy Chicken with Chili
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Dishes
Eight Treasure Roasted PumpkinEight Treasure Roasted Pumpkin is a dish made with pumpkin as the main ingredient, filled with a mixture of sticky rice, red beans, lotus seeds, red dates, walnuts, raisins, goji berries, and peanuts, then steamed or roasted.
Crispy Fried Yellow River Knife FishA traditional Chinese dish made by frying fresh Yellow River knife fish until crispy, with a tender interior and savory flavor.
Village Rice Noodle Stewed ChickenVillage Rice Noodle Stewed Chicken is a Chinese dish made with chicken and rice noodles, cooked slowly with seasonings. Main ingredients include chicken, rice noodles, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, etc., with a delicious taste and local characteristics.
Lao Mo Four Small DishesA traditional Chinese platter featuring four small dishes: flatbread (lao mo), spiced tofu, pickled cabbage, and cucumber salad. Each component offers a distinct flavor and texture.
Corn Crispy Chicken with ChiliCorn crispy chicken with chili is a Chinese dish made with chicken and corn, where the chicken is fried until crispy and then stir-fried with spicy chili and corn for a rich and spicy flavor.
Pan-fried Garlic ShrimpPan-fried garlic shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh shrimp, large amounts of garlic, and seasonings, pan-fried in oil. The shrimp is tender with a slightly crispy exterior and rich garlic flavor.
Stir-fried Pig's Kidney with SquidStir-fried Pig's Kidney with Squid is a Chinese dish made with pig's kidney and squid, stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. It has a fresh and tender texture with a delicious flavor.
Lotus-Leaf Wrapped Sticky Rice ChickenLotus leaf rice dumplings made with glutinous rice, marinated chicken, salted egg yolk, and mushrooms, wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed. Soak rice beforehand, mix with seasoned chicken and other ingredients, wrap in lotus leaves, then steam until cooked.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Braised Fish in SauceStewed fish is a dish made with fresh fish and seasonings like soy sauce and doubanjiang, cooked by simmering. Main ingredients include fresh fish and辅料 such as ginger, scallions, and garlic, allowing the fish to absorb the sauce flavor and become tender.
Sour Radish Stewed DuckSuan Luobo Stewed Old Duck is a stew featuring old duck and sour radish as main ingredients. After cleaning and blanching the duck to remove odor, it's cooked with sliced sour radish, ginger, cooking wine, and water until the duck meat is tender and the broth rich.