Li Lao Er Xiaoyao Town Spicy Soup (Xingrong Road Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 2 Tongtai Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, 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 No. 2 Tongtai Road. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Savory Tofu Pudding, Millet and Pumpkin Porridge, Bell Pepper.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: 小吃面食
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 2 Tongtai Road
- Popular dishes: Savory Tofu Pudding, Millet and Pumpkin Porridge, Bell Pepper, Oil-fried dough ball, Spicy Beef Soup
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Dishes
Savory Tofu PuddingSalty tofu pudding made with soft tofu, seasoned with broth or stock, typically served with shrimp flakes, seaweed, green onions, and sesame oil. Served in a bowl with the tofu cut into cubes and topped with savory sauce; optional additions include minced meat, pickled vegetables, and mushrooms.
Millet and Pumpkin PorridgeXiaomi pumpkin porridge is a home-style porridge made primarily from millet and pumpkin. The preparation method is simple: wash the millet, add it to the pot along with cubed pumpkin, pour in an appropriate amount of water, and simmer until the porridge thickens and the grains are soft.
Bell PepperA colorful pepper dish made primarily with sweet peppers, sliced or diced and cooked by stir-frying, blanching, or mixing cold. Common ingredients include onion, carrot, and garlic; seasoned with a bit of oil and seasonings.
Oil-fried dough ballOil馍头 is a flour-based food made by fermenting dough with water and yeast. After kneading, the dough is divided into small pieces, shaped into balls, flattened, and fried in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, with a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Spicy Beef SoupBeef Hulatang is a traditional Chinese soup dish, primarily made with beef, flour, and vermicelli. The preparation involves boiling the beef, then stewing it together with flour, vermicelli, and various spices and seasonings, slowly simmered over low heat until the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Sweet Tofu PuddingSweet tofu pudding is a traditional dessert made primarily from soft tofu, which becomes delicate and smooth through steaming. To prepare it, place the tofu in a bowl, add sweetened water or syrup for flavor, and optionally include ingredients like nuts or diced fruits according to personal taste to enhance texture and nutrition.
Nutritious Eight Treasure PorridgeNutritious Eight Treasure Porridge is made from glutinous rice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, red dates, longan, and coix seed. After soaking, the ingredients are mixed and slowly cooked until thick and tender.
Scallion Oil FlatbreadScallion oil cake is made primarily from flour, with ingredients such as scallions and lard. To prepare it, mix flour with water to form a dough, let it rest and rise, then roll it into a thin sheet. Spread lard and chopped scallions on the surface, roll it into a cylindrical shape, flatten it, and finally pan-fry or bake until golden and crispy.
Leek and Egg DumplingsScallion egg dumplings are a traditional Chinese pastry made by wrapping a filling of scallions and eggs in dough, then steamed or pan-fried. The scallions are chopped and mixed with beaten eggs, seasoned with调味料 (seasonings), stirred evenly, and then wrapped into flattened dough skins. The sealed dumplings are cooked until fully done.
Mushroom and Bok Choy DumplingsXianggu Qingcai Bao is made with flour dough filled with a mixture of fresh mushrooms and greens, steamed after shaping. The filling combines chopped mushrooms and vegetables with seasonings, then wrapped in dough and steamed until cooked.
Spicy and Hot SoupSpicy and numbing胡辣汤 is made with beef, pork, or chicken as main ingredients, combined with wood ear mushrooms, vermicelli, tofu skin, and carrots. The main ingredients are diced and boiled, then simmered with broth and spices like Sichuan pepper, chili, star anise, and ginger. Seasoned with salt, soy sauce, and white pepper for a rich, spicy flavor.
Glutinous Rice BallGlutinous rice balls are a traditional Chinese snack made from glutinous rice flour and water, formed into a dough that is filled with red bean paste or sesame, shaped into round balls, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. They are sprinkled with sesame seeds on the outside, offering a crunchy texture and a soft, chewy interior.