Ziyan Lao Guandong Iron Pot Stew
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Building 4, Shangguan Life Plaza, Binggong South Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Building 4, Shangguan Life Plaza, Binggong South 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: Northeast Wild Mushroom, Unlimited Northeast Egg Oil Cake, Dumpling.
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: Taiyuan
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Building 4, Shangguan Life Plaza, Binggong South Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Wild Mushroom, Unlimited Northeast Egg Oil Cake, Dumpling, Cold Dish, Big Bone Stick
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Dishes
Northeast Wild MushroomNortheastern hazelnut mushrooms is a dish primarily made with hazelnut mushrooms, featuring a simple cooking method. First, dry hazelnut mushrooms are soaked, then they can be stir-fried, stewed, or used to make soup. During cooking, they can be paired with chicken or pork to enhance the flavor and aroma.
Unlimited Northeast Egg Oil CakeNortheast egg oil cake is a Chinese flour dish made with flour, eggs, and cooking oil, with a crispy exterior and soft interior, usually savory.
DumplingDumplings are a traditional dish primarily made with meat. The process involves mixing minced meat with an appropriate amount of starch and seasonings, then hand-rolling it into small round balls before cooking. The preparation is simple, resulting in a tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Cold DishCold dishes are prepared by cooking, marinating, or eating raw ingredients, then cooling them to room temperature or refrigerating before serving. Common ingredients include cucumber, tofu skin, jellyfish, chicken breast, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots. Preparation methods include mixing, pickling, blanching, and freezing.
Big Bone StickPork bone marrow is a dish made primarily with pork bones, typically blanched and stewed with seasonings until the meat is tender and the broth rich. Ginger slices and green onions are often added to remove fishy odor and enhance aroma, while some recipes include fermented black beans or doubanjiang for flavor.
Pork Bone and Pickled Cabbage Hot PotA hearty stew made with pork bones and pickled cabbage, simmered slowly to create a rich, tangy broth with tender meat and crisp vegetables.
Braised Goose PotStewed goose pot features a whole goose with potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon, slow-cooked until the meat is tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork Shank PotA hearty dish featuring braised pork shank cooked slowly with vegetables in a rich, savory broth.
Stewed Catfish PotA hearty dish made by slow-cooking catfish with tofu and vegetables in a rich broth, resulting in tender fish and flavorful soup.
Stewed Chicken PotStewed chicken pot features chicken as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, carrots, and onions, slowly cooked in water or broth. Ginger slices and green onions are added for flavor, resulting in tender chicken and rich soup.
Special Cold PlatterA cold platter made with various sliced cooked ingredients like beef, chicken, jellyfish, cucumber, and carrot, seasoned with garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil for a fresh and savory taste.
Fermented Tofu DriedTofu skin is a soy-based product made by coagulating soy milk, pressing it into blocks, and then slicing, sun-drying, or frying it. The main ingredients are yellow beans and water, and salt or other seasonings may be added during the curing process.
Stewed Fish in Iron PotStewed fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fish as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and spices, slowly simmered in an iron pot. The fish meat is tender, and the broth is rich, fully blending the aroma of the seasonings.
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.