Dayu Fang Iron Pot Stew (Ximenli Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
50 meters south of the intersection of Hengzhou South Street and Zhongshan Road, east side of the road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shijiazhuang, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 50 meters south of the intersection of Hengzhou South Street and Zhongshan Road, east side of the 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: Winter Melon, Wide Rice Noodles, Dried Green Beans.
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: Shijiazhuang
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 50 meters south of the intersection of Hengzhou South Street and Zhongshan Road, east side of the road
- Popular dishes: Winter Melon, Wide Rice Noodles, Dried Green Beans, Cornmeal Cake, Tofu
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Dishes
Winter MelonWinter melon is a refreshing vegetable dish with winter melon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, peel and cut the winter melon into pieces, which can be stewed with meat or seafood, stir-fried, or made into a soup. During cooking, the original flavor of the winter melon is preserved, showcasing its unique sweetness and tenderness.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Cornmeal CakeCornmeal cake is a traditional dish made primarily from cornmeal. It is prepared by mixing cornmeal with an appropriate amount of water to form a batter, which is then cooked on a flat pan. The cake turns golden yellow and has a rich corn aroma.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
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.