Yanbian Specialty Restaurant
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 177, Dongyi Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 177, Dongyi Street. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: One-Pot Wonder, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Cumin Beef Rice Bowl.
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: Changchun
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 177, Dongyi Street
- Popular dishes: One-Pot Wonder, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Cumin Beef Rice Bowl, 干煸土豆条, Candied Sweet Potato
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Dishes
One-Pot WonderOne-pot cooking is a dish where various ingredients and seasonings are cooked together in a single pot, typically including meat, vegetables, and staple foods. Through stewing or braising, the ingredients blend thoroughly to create a rich flavor. Preparation involves first preparing the ingredients, then adding an appropriate amount of water or broth, and simmering over medium-low heat until fully cooked.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Cumin Beef Rice BowlCumin beef rice bowl features beef with onions and green peppers, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, stir-fried and served over steamed rice.
干煸土豆条干煸土豆条是一道以土豆为主要食材的中式菜肴。土豆切成条状后,通过油炸或干煸的方式使其表面微焦,再加入葱姜蒜、辣椒等调料翻炒均匀,使土豆条入味且口感酥脆。
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Braised Eggplant Fried RiceA home-style dish featuring tender, braised eggplant mixed with seasoned rice for a savory and satisfying meal.
Steamed DumplingsSteamed dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with wheat flour wrappers filled with various ingredients and steamed to perfection. The dumpling skins are thin yet generous in filling, offering a rich, satisfying taste and abundant nutrition.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
Sizzling Cumin LambSizzling cumin lamb is a dish made primarily with lamb, seasoned with cumin and other spices. The lamb is sliced thinly, marinated with cumin powder, chili powder, and other seasonings, then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate until cooked, resulting in an enticing aroma and appealing color.
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.