Grandmother's Kitchen (Shimao Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 142–150 Shimao Avenue
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, 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 No. 142–150 Shimao Avenue. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Grandmother's Pig Trotter, Homestyle Cold Dish, Fujin Chicken.
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: Harbin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 142–150 Shimao Avenue
- Popular dishes: Grandmother's Pig Trotter, Homestyle Cold Dish, Fujin Chicken, Millet Vermicelli Salad, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Grandmother's Pig TrotterA traditional Chinese dish featuring pork trotters slow-cooked with soy sauce, rock sugar, and spices until tender and flavorful.
Homestyle Cold DishHome-style cold dish is a refreshing appetizer mainly made from various vegetables, with primary ingredients including cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and bean sprouts. The preparation method is simple: slice the ingredients and mix them with seasonings such as vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic paste.
Fujin ChickenFugui Shenxian Chicken features a whole chicken with ham, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, marinated and steamed. Tender chicken, flavorful ingredients, rich broth.
Millet Vermicelli SaladA refreshing cold dish made from millet noodles, mixed with vegetables and seasoned with a tangy spicy sauce.
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.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Steamed Mandarin FishA dish made by steaming a mandarin fish with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Avocado Vegetable SaladAvocado vegetable salad features fresh avocados as the main ingredient, complemented by a variety of vegetables such as lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers. After washing and cutting the ingredients, they are drizzled with a specially prepared dressing and mixed well before serving. This dish offers vibrant colors and balanced nutrition.
Stir-Fried Bok ChoyStir-fried bok choy is a Chinese dish made with fresh bok choy, quickly stir-fried to retain its crisp texture and vibrant green color. Washed bok choy is blanched or directly stir-fried with garlic slices.
Wood Ear Mushroom with Duck GizzardWood Ear Mushroom with Duck Gizzard is a Chinese cold dish. The main ingredients are rehydrated wood ear mushrooms and braised duck gizzards. The gizzards are first braised with spices until flavorful and tender, then sliced. The wood ear mushrooms are blanched, cooled, and drained. Both are mixed with minced garlic, cilantro, light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, a little sugar, and chili oil. The dish offers a contrast in textures: the mushrooms are crisp, and the gizzards are savory and chewy.
Wood Ear Mushroom with BroccoliWood Ear Mushroom with Broccoli is a home-style stir-fry dish featuring broccoli and wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula-judae). The broccoli is cut into florets, and the dried wood ear mushrooms are rehydrated and cleaned. Both ingredients are briefly blanched in boiling water. In a hot wok with oil, minced garlic is sautéed until fragrant, followed by the blanched broccoli and mushrooms. The dish is seasoned with salt, light soy sauce, and a touch of oyster sauce, then stir-fried quickly until well combined. The final dish presents a vibrant contrast of green and black, with a crisp and refreshing texture, making it a simple and nutritious option.
Classic Fried Pork CutletsOld-style fried pork slices is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork. The pork is cut into pieces, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Next, it's stir-fried with vegetables such as green and red peppers using a specially prepared sauce, allowing the pork to fully absorb the flavorful sauce and deliver a rich taste.
Sombrero PancakeA straw hat pancake is a flatbread made primarily from flour, seasoned with eggs, green onions, and a pinch of salt, then pan-fried into a golden round shape resembling a straw hat.
Free-and-Easy Spare RibsXiaoyao排骨 is a dish made with pork ribs, typically blanched and stewed with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and the sauce thickens. Some recipes add carrots or potatoes.
Sauce-Braised Big Mouth FishA traditional Chinese dish featuring big-mouth fish simmered in a savory sauce with spices and aromatics.
Premium Flavor PorkGolden Flavor Pork is made from优质 pork, carefully marinated and then stir-fried at high heat. The meat is tender and juicy, paired with a specially crafted seasoning to create a unique taste.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Braised Bamboo Shoots with MushroomsA dish made by braising mountain yam and mushrooms together, resulting in a soft and savory flavor.
Boned Pork Stew with Sour CabbageA hearty dish made by stewing pork bones with sour cabbage, resulting in a rich, tangy flavor.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.