Youth Houqu (Menuguou PLUS365 Shopping Center Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Units L209–L212, 2nd Floor, Shidan Road PLUS365 Shopping Center
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Units L209–L212, 2nd Floor, Shidan Road PLUS365 Shopping Center. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Fish Head with Fried Dough Sticks.
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: Beijing
- Category: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Units L209–L212, 2nd Floor, Shidan Road PLUS365 Shopping Center
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Braised Fish Head with Fried Dough Sticks, Braised Beef Brisket with Small Potatoes, Osmanthus Aromatized Peking Duck
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, supplemented by peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried together with roasted peanuts and spices, finally seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
Braised Fish Head with Fried Dough SticksFresh large fish head is the main ingredient, paired with fried dough sticks, ginger slices, and green onion segments as辅料. First, the fish head is pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered in high-quality broth or water to allow the fish head to fully absorb the rich flavors of the soup. Finally, the fried dough sticks are added to the pot and cooked together with the fish head, allowing them to soak up the savory broth for a rich and satisfying texture.
Braised Beef Brisket with Small PotatoesA stew featuring beef brisket and small potatoes. After blanching the beef to remove odor, it's cooked slowly with potatoes, water, soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger until tender and flavorful.
Osmanthus Aromatized Peking DuckPeking duck uses premium Beijing ducks, roasted in a挂炉 for crispy skin and tender meat. A maltose glaze gives it a shiny red finish. Served thin-sliced with lotus leaf pancakes, sweet bean sauce, scallions, and cucumber sticks. Guizhi (osmanthus) Peking duck adds osmanthus honey or paste for a fragrant twist.
Osmanthus Crispy Roast DuckGuìhuā Xiangsu Kǎoyā features duck marinated, air-dried, and roasted in a挂炉.桂花糖浆 or honey is added during roasting for crispy skin and osmanthus aroma. Served sliced with lotus leaf pancakes, sweet bean sauce, and scallions.
Sichuan-Style Boiled Sea BassSichuan-style boiled perch is a dish featuring perch slices blanched in boiling water, then stir-fried with bean sprouts, cabbage, and a special spicy麻 (ma) sauce.
Ham and Tofu StewHam and tofu stew is a dish made with ham and tofu as main ingredients. Sliced ham and tofu are simmered together in broth or water over low heat until the tofu absorbs the ham's rich flavor.
Moonlit Lotus PondLotus Pond Moonlight is a cold dish made primarily from lotus root, snow peas, carrots, and wood ear mushrooms. After blanching and draining, the ingredients are mixed with seasonings for a crisp and refreshing taste.
Sweet and Sour Pork with PineappleSizzling pork with pineapple is a dish primarily made with pork and pineapple. First, the pork is cut into pieces and marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy; pineapple is also cut into chunks and set aside. Finally, the fried pork and pineapple are stir-fried together and coated with a specially prepared sweet-and-sour sauce to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Honey-glazed Crispy ShrimpHoney-glazed crispy shrimp is a dish featuring fresh shrimp that is marinated and then deep-fried until the exterior becomes golden and crunchy, while the inner shrimp meat remains tender and juicy. A specially prepared honey glaze is drizzled over the dish, combining the freshness of seafood with the sweet aroma of honey, resulting in a rich and layered flavor experience.
Youth Mixed SaladYouth salad is a cold dish made primarily with fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and wood ear mushrooms, blanched or sliced directly and mixed with seasonings. Common dressings include soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil, offering a refreshing taste ideal for summer.