Lao Cai Fang Iron Pot Stew (Jihongtang Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
Shop No. 6, 1st Floor, Building 23, Fengqing Lanting, No. 1 Hongtong Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Shop No. 6, 1st Floor, Building 23, Fengqing Lanting, No. 1 Hongtong 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: Pork Belly Stir-Fried with Tofu Sheets, Roast Chicken Rib Pot, Spicy Duck Head Hot 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: Qingdao
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Shop No. 6, 1st Floor, Building 23, Fengqing Lanting, No. 1 Hongtong Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Belly Stir-Fried with Tofu Sheets, Roast Chicken Rib Pot, Spicy Duck Head Hot Pot, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices, Special Pork Belly
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Dishes
Pork Belly Stir-Fried with Tofu SheetsPork belly slices stir-fried with tofu sheets, seasoned with soy sauce and sugar for a savory, rich flavor.
Roast Chicken Rib PotChicken and pork rib stew is a slow-cooked dish using chicken and pork ribs as main ingredients. Chicken pieces are cooked with ribs, along with ginger slices and green onions. Water is added and simmered until tender. Seasonings like doubanjiang, soy sauce, and cooking wine can be added for rich flavor.
Spicy Duck Head Hot PotDry Pot Duck Head is a dish that uses duck heads as the main ingredient. After marinating, the duck heads are stir-fried with various spices and chili peppers, then slowly cooked in a dry pot to allow the duck heads to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Special Pork BellyPork belly cut into chunks, blanched to remove odor, then stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices until tender and flavorful with thickened sauce.
Tendon and Brain MeatGintoubana is a traditional dish primarily made with beef tendons and beef brain. During preparation, beef tendons are first stewed until tender, then beef brain is gently stirred in to maintain its delicate texture. Finally, appropriate spices and seasonings are added to create a rich and flavorful dish.
Pineapple Sweet and Sour PorkPineapple old-fashioned meat is a dish primarily made with pork and pineapple. The pork is cut into pieces, marinated, and then fried until golden and crispy. Pineapple is also cut into chunks and stir-fried together with the fried pork. A specially prepared sweet-and-sour sauce is added to give the dish its distinctive sweet-and-sour flavor.
Stewed Pork Ribs in Iron PotStewed pork ribs in an iron pot with potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage, slowly cooked over low heat. Pork ribs are blanched to remove odor, then simmered with seasonings in an iron pot using water or broth until tender and flavorful.
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.
Crispy Fried Fresh Enoki MushroomA dish made by frying fresh enoki mushrooms coated in batter, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a savory aroma.