Yu Lao Jia Big Pot Kitchen (Tianlun Road Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
Hupo Mingcheng Residential Complex, Tianlun Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Hupo Mingcheng Residential Complex, Tianlun 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: Dried Green Beans, Chai Gong Chicken, Beef meatballs.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Hupo Mingcheng Residential Complex, Tianlun Road
- Popular dishes: Dried Green Beans, Chai Gong Chicken, Beef meatballs, Chinese cabbage, Lamb Ribs
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Dishes
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Chai Gong ChickenChai Gong Chicken is a dish made with native chickens, typically using male chickens with firm meat. After blanching, it's stewed with ginger slices and green onions, allowing the chicken to absorb flavor while staying tender. Some recipes add soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar, then slowly simmered until the broth thickens.
Beef meatballsBeef balls are made primarily from beef, minced, seasoned, and mixed until elastic, then shaped by hand or machine into round meatballs, which can be cooked by boiling, frying, steaming, or stewing.
Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a common vegetable with翠绿色 leaves and a crisp texture. It is typically cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing to preserve its natural flavor, and can also be paired with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture.
Lamb RibsLamb chops are made from lamb rib sections, processed through cutting, marinating, and grilling. They have a golden appearance, tender and juicy meat, and are enhanced with a special seasoning that creates a unique taste.
Old TofuOld tofu is a traditional dish primarily made from tofu, which becomes soft and tender after stewing, fully absorbing the broth. It is typically prepared with meat or vegetables to enhance texture and nutrition, then reduced to concentrate the flavors.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
Tofu SkewersFried or grilled tofu skewers made from soft tofu cut into small pieces and threaded onto bamboo sticks, with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Chicken gizzardChicken gizzard is a dish made from the stomach of chickens. The basic preparation method usually includes cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. Before cooking, it is typically marinated with salt or cooking wine, then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or grilling, and finally enhanced with various spices to improve flavor.