Old Taste Dumpling Restaurant (Furong East Road Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
Fanrong Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Fanrong 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: Homestyle Cold Dish, Squirrel Fish, Smoked Intestines.
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: Changchun
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Fanrong Road
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Cold Dish, Squirrel Fish, Smoked Intestines, Smoked and Braised Dish, Beef Soup Dumplings
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Dishes
Homestyle Cold DishHome-style cold dish is a refreshing appetizer mainly made from various vegetables, with primary ingredients including cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and bean sprouts. The preparation method is simple: slice the ingredients and mix them with seasonings such as vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic paste.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Smoked IntestinesSmoked tripe is a dish made primarily from pork intestines. After cleaning and boiling, the tripe is smoked to impart a unique smoky flavor. Common seasonings include scallions, ginger, and star anise.
Smoked and Braised DishA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating ingredients, then smoking and braising them in a special sauce for rich flavor and tender texture.
Beef Soup DumplingsBeef soup dumplings are filled with seasoned beef and a rich broth, steamed to perfection for a savory, juicy bite.
Garlic Pork SausageSuan ni xue chang is a dish made primarily from pig blood and intestines. Fresh pig blood is filled into clean pork intestines, boiled until done, sliced, and served with a prepared garlic sauce. Proper heat control ensures a tender texture.
Braised Pork TrotterBraised pig trotter is a traditional dish with pig trotter as the main ingredient. The preparation involves cleaning the pig trotters, marinating them in a special sauce, and then cooking them. During the cooking process, the pig trotters fully absorb the aroma of the sauce, resulting in an appealing color.
Pan-Fried ShrimpA dish of fresh shrimp pan-fried in a hot iron skillet, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for a savory, aromatic flavor.
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.
Shiitake and Bok Choy Vermicelli FillingA vegetarian filling made with fresh shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, and vermicelli noodles, commonly used in dumplings or buns for a savory, tender taste.