Yuanshengju (Shengtai Avenue Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
No. 717, Shengtai Avenue
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. 717, Shengtai Avenue. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Frozen Tofu, Quick-boiled Tripe, 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: Changchun
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 717, Shengtai Avenue
- Popular dishes: Frozen Tofu, Quick-boiled Tripe, Hot Pot, Steamed Dumplings, Sweet Pickled Garlic
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Dishes
Frozen TofuFrozen tofu is made by freezing fresh tofu, which develops a honeycomb-like structure inside with many pores and good elasticity. It can be cooked with various ingredients, offering a rich and diverse texture.
Quick-boiled TripeWater-boiled tripe is a traditional dish primarily made with pork or lamb tripe. The preparation involves quickly blanching the sliced tripe in boiling water until cooked, then draining and serving it with a specially prepared sauce. It has a fresh, tender texture and is smooth and delicious to eat.
Hot PotHot pot is a cooking method where a pot heats a broth, and various ingredients such as meats, seafood, vegetables, and soy products are cooked in it. Main ingredients include beef, mutton, pork, chicken, fish slices, tofu, mushrooms, cabbage, and vermicelli. The broth is typically made by simmering stock, spices, and seasonings.
Steamed DumplingsDumplings are a traditional snack made primarily from flour, glutinous rice, and meat. The dough wraps around glutinous rice and seasoned meat filling, then is steamed. The outer skin becomes thin and soft, while the filling remains flavorful and rich in texture.
Sweet Pickled GarlicSugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
LambMade primarily with lamb, typically using leg or shoulder meat, the meat is cut into pieces and blanched in water to remove any odor, then simmered or braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. It can also be roasted or stir-fried to achieve tender, flavorful meat.
Beef RibBeef brisket is made from high-quality beef, finely sliced to show a marbled texture of fat and lean meat. It is commonly used in hot pot, barbecue, or stir-frying, offering a tender and juicy taste, making it an excellent choice among meat dishes.
Shrimp pasteShrimp paste is a dish primarily made from fresh shrimp. The preparation method mainly involves removing the shells from the shrimp, mashing them into shrimp paste, and then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well combined. Through specific techniques, it forms a smooth and tender shrimp paste. During cooking, shrimp paste is commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, soups, or stir-fries, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Sour CabbageSauerkraut is a type of pickled vegetable made from fresh vegetables through a pickling process. During production, vegetables ferment under the influence of salt and other seasonings, developing a unique sour taste and flavor. Sauerkraut is commonly used as a side dish or in cooking other dishes to add acidity and texture.
Sesame PasteSesame paste is a seasoning made primarily from sesame seed paste, typically ground from roasted sesame seeds, with a thick, dark brown consistency. It can be adjusted by adding water, salt, sugar, or other辅料 during preparation, and is commonly used for mixing noodles, cold dishes, or as a dipping sauce.