Chaihuo Lao Yuan Iron Pot Stew (Main Store)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
No. 153, Huayuan Street (280 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Yanchang 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. 153, Huayuan Street (280 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Yanchang Metro Station). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Goose Pot, Stir-Fried String Beans, Special Chicken Pot.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 153, Huayuan Street (280 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Yanchang Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Braised Goose Pot, Stir-Fried String Beans, Special Chicken Pot, Chinese cabbage, Glass noodles
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Dishes
Braised Goose PotThe goose pot is primarily made with a whole goose, accompanied by vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. It is simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cassia bark. After blanching the goose meat, it is cooked slowly with the ingredients until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful.
Stir-Fried String BeansGreen beans stir-fried with oil is a dish made primarily from fresh green beans, cooked with an appropriate amount of edible oil. The beans are first washed and cut into segments, then stir-fried at high heat until they change color and become fully cooked, after which seasonings are added and stirred evenly.
Special Chicken PotSpecial chicken pot features chicken as the main ingredient, paired with potatoes, carrots, and green peppers. After blanching to remove odor, it's stewed slowly with soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger until flavorful and the broth thickens.
Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a common vegetable with翠绿色 leaves and a crisp texture. It is typically cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing to preserve its natural flavor, and can also be paired with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture.
Glass noodlesGlass noodles are a type of strip-shaped food primarily made from starch, commonly using sweet potato starch, potato starch, or mung bean starch. The process involves mixing starch with water to form a paste, steaming it until cooked, cutting it into strips, and then drying it by sun or machine. Before cooking, they need to be soaked in warm water and can be prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing.
Flower-shaped steamed bunBaozi is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, crafted through steps such as fermentation, kneading, and rolling. Its surface features a spiral pattern, with a soft texture and distinct layers.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
Stewed Pork Rib and Chicken Hand PotA Northeast Chinese stew featuring pork ribs and chicken hands, slow-cooked in an iron pot with potatoes and vermicelli for rich, savory flavor.
Stewed Beef Tendon and Brain in Iron PotStewed beef tendon and brisket in an iron pot with potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage, slowly cooked to absorb rich flavors after blanching the meat to remove odor.
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.