Hong Zhuangyuan Now-Brewed Congee · Beijing Cuisine (Garden North Road Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 44, Huayuan North Road (opposite Peking University Third Hospital)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 44, Huayuan North Road (opposite Peking University Third Hospital). It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hong Zhuangyuan Five-Nut Ice Porridge, Kung Pao Chicken, Beijing-style Scrambled Egg Pancake.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 44, Huayuan North Road (opposite Peking University Third Hospital)
- Popular dishes: Hong Zhuangyuan Five-Nut Ice Porridge, Kung Pao Chicken, Beijing-style Scrambled Egg Pancake, Top Scholar's Three-Cup Chicken, Top Scholar Black Five Porridge
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Dishes
Hong Zhuangyuan Five-Nut Ice PorridgeHong Zhaoyuan Five-Nut Ice Porridge features glutinous rice and five nuts—peanuts, walnuts, sesame, and melon seeds—mixed together, then chilled or served with ice.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Beijing-style Scrambled Egg PancakeBreakfast Beijing-style Hu Ta Zi is a pan-fried pancake made from flour, eggs, and vegetables like cabbage or chives. Mixed into a batter and cooked on a flat pan until golden brown on both sides, it's crispy outside and tender inside, often served with sauce.
Top Scholar's Three-Cup ChickenZhuangyuan Three-Cup Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with three seasonings: rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The primary ingredients include chicken thigh meat, ginger slices, garlic cloves, green onion segments, and cilantro. To prepare, first blanch the chicken pieces, then simmer them together with the seasonings until flavorful, and finally reduce the sauce to finish the dish.
Top Scholar Black Five PorridgeZhuangyuan Wuhei Zhou is made primarily from black rice, black beans, black sesame seeds, black fungus (wood ear mushrooms), and mulberries. After soaking, these ingredients are cooked together with glutinous rice to create a porridge. The preparation requires slow simmering until the rice grains become soft and the ingredients blend into the porridge, forming a thick, dark-colored consistency.
Top Scholar Eight Treasure PorridgeZhuangyuan Eight Treasure Porridge is a traditional Chinese porridge made from eight ingredients: glutinous rice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, black rice, oats, red dates, and longan dried fruit. Each ingredient is thoroughly soaked and slowly simmered to ensure a delicate texture and rich nutritional value.
Sticky Rice Noodles with Green BeansZhuangyuan flat bean stewed noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with flat beans and noodles. The preparation involves stir-frying the flat beans until just cooked, adding seasonings and适量 water, then placing the noodles in and simmering until the noodles are fully cooked and have absorbed the sauce, finally mixing well to serve.
Egg Custard Rice Porridge with PorkZhuangyuan皮蛋瘦肉粥 is made with rice as the base, combined with chopped century eggs and lean pork, slowly simmered until the rice is soft and the porridge thick. The century egg adds a unique flavor, while the pork boosts protein content, resulting in a smooth and delicate texture.
Top Scholar's Premium Stir-Fried Mixed VegetablesZhuangyuan Premium Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables is a stir-fry dish primarily made with seasonal vegetables. Common ingredients include bean sprouts, carrots, green peppers, wood ear mushrooms, and eggs. The ingredients are sliced and quickly stir-fried to retain the crisp and tender texture of the vegetables.
Top Scholar Crispy Beef PieThe状元酥皮牛肉饼 features tender beef as the main ingredient, marinated with spices and seasonings, then wrapped in a crispy pastry and baked until golden and crunchy. The pastry layers are distinct, while the beef filling is juicy and flavorful, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Sesame Sauce Sweet PancakeSesame paste sugar cake is a traditional snack made primarily with sesame paste and sugar. The dough wraps around a sweet sesame sugar filling and is cooked by pan-frying. The crust is golden and crispy, while the filling is sweet and delicious, with a rich sesame aroma.
Crispy Beef PieA flaky beef pie made by wrapping seasoned minced beef and vegetables in a flour-based pastry, then pan-fried until golden brown. Crispy outside, savory inside.
Crispy Hand-Torn PancakeCrispy hand-held pancakes are made from flour, rolled, folded, and pan-fried. Seasoned with oil, salt, and green onions, they're cooked until golden and crispy on both sides. Enjoy with eggs, ham, or lettuce wrapped inside.
Reviews
- hyper_chiaCame here on a weekend morning for dim sum and it was super chill. The congee with preserved egg and pork and the pumpkin congee were both so rich and comforting, and the AC was at just the right temp. One heads up though — the breakfast buffet only goes till 10, after that you have to order by QR code. My friend and I grabbed a set menu for two and honestly the portions were huge, way more than enough. Service was honestly top notch, the staff kept coming by to clear the table and it stayed spotless the whole time. Only small thing is if you hit a peak time or weekend the food can come out a little slow, so I'd suggest going off-peak if you can. Overall it's a warm, no-frills kind of place, perfect for a casual family meal or hanging out with friends.
