Riverbank Restaurant (Xuchu Street Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
No. 9 Xuchu Street (intersection of Daxin Street and Xuchu Street)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 9 Xuchu Street (intersection of Daxin Street and Xuchu Street). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork, Xingkai Lake White Fish, Skillful Bighead 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: Harbin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 9 Xuchu Street (intersection of Daxin Street and Xuchu Street)
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork, Xingkai Lake White Fish, Skillful Bighead Fish, Yangzhou Fried Rice, Mushroom Soup
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Dishes
Dongpo PorkDongpo pork, made primarily from fatty pork belly, is slowly stewed for a long time until it becomes tender and melts in the mouth. The dish is enhanced with caramel color, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and other seasonings to create a rich and flavorful taste.
Xingkai Lake White FishFreshwater white fish from Xingkai Lake, prepared by steaming or braising, known for its tender and fresh taste.
Skillful Bighead FishA dish featuring bighead fish cooked with vegetables and spices, known for its rich aroma and tender texture.
Yangzhou Fried RiceYangzhou fried rice is made primarily with rice, stir-fried with ingredients such as eggs, ham, shrimp, and green peas. First, the ingredients are stir-fried to half-cooked, then rice is added and stir-fried together, finally seasoning is added.
Mushroom SoupMushroom soup is a dish primarily made with various edible mushrooms, simmered to fully infuse the broth with the umami flavor of the fungi. The soup has a clear color, smooth texture, and is rich in nutrition.
Crispy Fried ShrimpSoft-fried shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh shrimp. After marinating, the shrimp are coated in a special batter and lightly fried in oil until golden and crispy. The finished dish has an appealing color, tender and juicy shrimp, and a crisp outer layer.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Pan-Seared CodCut pangasius fish into pieces, marinate with salt, pepper, and other seasonings, then pan-fry in oil until golden on both sides to keep the flesh tender.