Zhan Xiao Yuan · Fresh Fish Iron Pot Stew · Northeastern Cuisine (Huaiyuan Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
No. 180, Daxi Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenyang, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 180, Daxi 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: Wide Rice Noodles, Homemade Tofu Pudding, Pork Ribs.
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: Shenyang
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 180, Daxi Road
- Popular dishes: Wide Rice Noodles, Homemade Tofu Pudding, Pork Ribs, Corn, Chinese cabbage
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Dishes
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Homemade Tofu PuddingHomemade tofu pudding made from fresh soybeans, gently coagulated with gypsum or brine for a silky texture, served plain or with sweet or savory accompaniments.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
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.
Glass noodlesGlass noodles are a type of strip-shaped food primarily made from starch, commonly using sweet potato starch, potato starch, or mung bean starch. The process involves mixing starch with water to form a paste, steaming it until cooked, cutting it into strips, and then drying it by sun or machine. Before cooking, they need to be soaked in warm water and can be prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing.
Free-range Chicken StewA homestyle dish made with free-range chicken slowly stewed until tender, seasoned with ginger and scallions for a rich, savory flavor.
EggplantEggplant is a common vegetable typically sliced into segments or pieces for cooking. Preparation methods include stir-frying, braising in brown sauce, frying, steaming, or stewing, often combined with seasonings such as garlic, ginger, and green onions. It can also be cooked together with meats or soy-based products.
Green BeansGreen beans are a common vegetable, primarily made from green beans, usually blanched or stir-fried. Garlic and ginger can be added during cooking, and it pairs well with meat or tofu.
Dried Green BeansDried green beans are made by sun-drying fresh green beans, preserving their original nutrients and texture. In the production process, tender green beans are selected, washed, blanched, and then air-dried in a well-ventilated area until completely dry.
Pan-fried Dumplings with CornbreadPot stickers made from cornmeal, filled with pork, cabbage, or chives, pan-fried until golden brown. Crispy outside, savory inside, rich in flavor.
Catfish Hot PotBream pot is a dish centered around bream, combined with ingredients such as tofu, cabbage, and vermicelli. The bream and accompaniments are stewed together in a pot. Typically, the bream is cleaned first, then pan-fried or blanched before being added to a pot with broth or water, along with vegetables and seasonings. It is slowly simmered over low heat to make the fish tender and the broth rich and flavorful.