Ximenwai Tiegu Pdan (Chaxidian店)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
Street-front shops, Zhongcang Residential Community, Xidajie
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Street-front shops, Zhongcang Residential Community, Xidajie. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Frozen Pear, Northeast Cold Noodles, Grass Carp.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: Street-front shops, Zhongcang Residential Community, Xidajie
- Popular dishes: Northeast Frozen Pear, Northeast Cold Noodles, Grass Carp, Small Chicken, Stir-Fried盆盆菜
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Dishes
Northeast Frozen PearNortheastern frozen pear: made from pears harvested in autumn, which are frozen at low temperatures. The outer skin turns black-brown while the flesh remains white. To enjoy, soak the frozen pear in cool water until an ice crust forms on the surface, then peel it off. Once softened, the flesh can be sucked out, offering a refreshing and sweet taste.
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Grass CarpGá fish is a dish primarily made with gá fish, seasoned with common ingredients such as ginger and garlic, and carefully prepared. The typical preparation method includes cleaning the gá fish, preparing the ingredients, and then frying or stewing until the fish is fully cooked and the broth is rich and flavorful.
Small ChickenXiaobenji (per jin) is a dish featuring locally raised free-range chickens, typically using lighter-weight birds with firm meat. After blanching, it's stewed with ginger slices and scallions to create tender, flavorful chicken and rich broth.
Stir-Fried盆盆菜Stir-fried盆盆菜 is a dish that excels in color, aroma, and taste, primarily made with a variety of fresh vegetables, meats, and seafood. The ingredients are separately cooked until tender, then carefully arranged in a bowl according to color and texture for a visually vibrant presentation. Finally, a specially prepared sauce is poured over the dish, creating a rich visual appeal and layered flavors.
Dao Hua Xiang Small Pot RiceRice Flower Fragrant Small Pot Rice is made with premium Rice Flower rice, paired with chicken, sausage, and vegetables, slowly cooked in a small pot. Each grain is distinct, fragrant, with rich accompaniments and layered flavors.
Tendon and Brain MeatGintoubana is a traditional dish primarily made with beef tendons and beef brain. During preparation, beef tendons are first stewed until tender, then beef brain is gently stirred in to maintain its delicate texture. Finally, appropriate spices and seasonings are added to create a rich and flavorful dish.
Dumpling BallsDough balls are a type of pastry made primarily with vegetables. The vegetables are typically chopped and mixed with seasonings, then wrapped in dough and steamed.
Stewed Large Fish in Iron PotIron pot stewed big ne is a dish featuring big ne as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other辅料, slowly simmered in an iron pot. Clean the big ne, add it with other ingredients to the pot, pour in water and seasonings, then simmer over low heat until flavors are fully absorbed.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
Stewed Pork Ribs in Iron PotStewed spare ribs in an iron pot is a dish primarily made with pork ribs, seasoned with various spices and herbs, and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The preparation method mainly involves stir-frying the ribs until slightly golden, then adding seasonings and适量 water to slowly braise the ribs until they are tender and the broth is rich.
Stewed Pork Ribs and Chicken Feet in Iron PotStewed spare ribs and chicken feet in a cast-iron pot, blanched then simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, and seasonings until tender.
Stir-fried Live Fish in Iron PotStir-fried live fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other ingredients. It is slowly stewed in an iron pot using seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). During preparation, the fish is cleaned and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then water and additional ingredients are added to simmer together, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors and creating a rich, flavorful broth.
Stewed Fish in Iron PotStewed fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fish as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and spices, slowly simmered in an iron pot. The fish meat is tender, and the broth is rich, fully blending the aroma of the seasonings.