先启半步颠小酒馆(津南店)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
Ground-floor commercial unit, Building 16, Hui'an Garden, Jingu Road (take elevator to 3rd floor; opposite Yueltan Commercial Plaza)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Ground-floor commercial unit, Building 16, Hui'an Garden, Jingu Road (take elevator to 3rd floor; opposite Yueltan Commercial Plaza). It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Chicken You Can't Handle, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Stir-Fried Tangyuan Soup.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Tianjin
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Ground-floor commercial unit, Building 16, Hui'an Garden, Jingu Road (take elevator to 3rd floor; opposite Yueltan Commercial Plaza)
- Popular dishes: Spicy Chicken You Can't Handle, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Stir-Fried Tangyuan Soup, Chili Meets Frog, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Spicy Chicken You Can't HandleSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, usually thigh or breast meat cut into pieces, marinated and deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Scallions, ginger, and garlic are added for aroma, allowing the chicken to absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.
Kung Pao Shrimp BallsKung Pao Shrimp Balls are made primarily from fresh shrimp, which is finely processed into shrimp balls and then combined with the classic Kung Pao seasoning, blending the aromas of scallions, ginger, garlic, and the mild spiciness of Sichuan peppercorns. During cooking, the shrimp balls are deep-fried to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, then stir-fried with a specially prepared Kung Pao sauce, resulting in an appealing color and rich aroma.
Stir-Fried Tangyuan SoupStir-fried glutinous rice balls is a dish primarily made with glutinous rice balls, paired with vegetables and stir-fried. First, cook the rice balls until done, then stir-fry them together with colorful peppers, onions, and other vegetables. Add appropriate seasonings and stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Chili Meets FrogLittle chili peppers falling in love with bullfrog is a delicacy made from tender bullfrog meat paired with small chili peppers. The bullfrog has a delicate texture, while the small chili peppers add a mild spiciness that complements the dish perfectly. The flavors blend harmoniously, creating a unique and unforgettable taste. The dish boasts an appealing color and is prepared with meticulous care—first cleaning the bullfrog thoroughly, then stir-frying it with the small chili peppers to preserve the natural essence of the ingredients while allowing the spicy flavor to penetrate the meat, leaving a lingering aftertaste.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Spicy Pepper Potato ShredsThai chili potato shreds is a dish made with fresh potatoes as the main ingredient, carefully stir-fried with Thai chilies. The potatoes are sliced into thin strands and quickly cooked together with Thai chilies, preserving the crisp texture of the potatoes while infusing them with the unique spicy aroma of the chilies, creating a distinctive and flavorful dish.
熏猪脚熏猪脚是一道以猪脚为主要食材的菜肴,经过焯水处理后,用香料和调味料腌制,再通过熏制工艺使其入味,表面呈深褐色,肉质软糯。
Dragon Subduing Eighteen PalmDragon Subduing Eighteen Steps is a Chinese dish made primarily with pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced, pounded flat with the back of a knife, marinated with seasonings, then coated in a starch batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a crunchy exterior and tender interior with rich, layered flavors.
Spicy Beef Bone MarrowMapo Bone Marrow is a dish primarily made with beef bone marrow, seasoned with doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) and a适量 of chili powder, then carefully stir-fried. The bone marrow is tender and smooth, while the doubanjiang and chili powder add a spicy and numbing flavor. During cooking, scallions, minced garlic, and ginger are added to enhance the aroma, resulting in a dish that excels in color, fragrance, and taste.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.
Heartbreaking RiceThe Soul-Rendering Rice is built on优质 rice, topped with pan-seared barbecued pork, silky egg, and fresh green vegetables. The barbecued pork is specially seasoned and grilled to perfection—crispy on the outside and tender within—then drizzled with a house-made sauce that blends harmoniously with the rice, delivering a rich and layered taste experience.