Lao Dao Wai Charcoal Fire Restaurant (Old Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
No. 26, Hongwei Road (400 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Huashu Street Metro Station)
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. 26, Hongwei Road (400 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Huashu Street Metro Station). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Handmade Fresh Shrimp Balls, Maling Luncheon Meat, Australian Wagyu Beef.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 26, Hongwei Road (400 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Huashu Street Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Handmade Fresh Shrimp Balls, Maling Luncheon Meat, Australian Wagyu Beef, Special Beef Brisket, Premium Hand-Cut Meat
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Dishes
Handmade Fresh Shrimp BallsHandmade fresh shrimp balls are made from freshly shelled shrimp meat, which is cleaned and ground into a paste. After adding appropriate amounts of starch, egg white, salt, and other seasonings, the mixture is thoroughly blended and then manually shaped into small balls. The balls are boiled in hot water until cooked through, resulting in a tender texture with a rich shrimp flavor—ideal for soups or hot pot dishes.
Maling Luncheon MeatMerin Lunch Meat is a processed meat product primarily made from pork. The pork is minced into a paste, mixed with starch, salt, and other seasonings, then molded and steamed at high temperature. The finished product has a reddish color and a delicate texture.
Australian Wagyu BeefAustralian beef is a dish made primarily with high-quality Australian beef slices. The beef slices are briefly marinated and quickly stir-fried in a hot pan until they change color, then served with a specially prepared sauce and vegetables, resulting in a tender and juicy texture.
Special Beef BrisketSpecial beef brisket uses the brisket cut, marinated and then braised or stewed to achieve tender, flavorful meat with the rich beef aroma and chewy connective tissue.
Premium Hand-Cut MeatPremium hand-cut meat features tender slices of beef or lamb, quickly cooked and served with a special dipping sauce for rich flavor.
Premium Lamb RollPremium lamb rolls made by wrapping seasoned lamb slices around vegetables and herbs, then grilled to perfection for a tender and aromatic dish.
Premium Lamb (per catty)Premium lamb, marinated with secret spices and slowly stewed to tender perfection.
Old Outer Sour CabbageA traditional Northeast Chinese dish made from fermented cabbage, known for its tangy and crisp flavor, often cooked with pork or vermicelli.
Crispy Fresh TripeA Sichuan dish made with fresh beef tripe, quickly blanched and tossed with garlic, chili, and herbs for a crisp, spicy flavor.
Homemade Pig's GelatinHomemade pigskin jelly is made by cleaning, blanching, and boiling pork skin, then cooling it to solidify. Cut the skin into strips or slices, simmer slowly in water with ginger and cooking wine until gelatin dissolves, strain, pour into containers, and chill to form a translucent gel.
Mushroom PlatterMushroom platter is a dish primarily made with various fresh mushrooms. The preparation is simple: clean mushrooms such as shiitake, enoki, and oyster mushrooms, slice or tear them, then sauté with garlic slices and olive oil until cooked through, and finally arrange on a plate.