Ding's Original Sandpot
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
No. 99, Donglai Street
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. 99, Donglai Street. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Bok Choy and Tofu Hot Pot, Fried Peanuts, Oil Cake.
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 99, Donglai Street
- Popular dishes: Bok Choy and Tofu Hot Pot, Fried Peanuts, Oil Cake, Spinach and Vermicelli Dumpling Hot Pot, Tofu and Lamb Hot Pot
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Dishes
Bok Choy and Tofu Hot PotA comforting dish made with tender tofu and fresh bok choy, simmered in broth for a mild and nourishing flavor.
Fried PeanutsFried peanuts are a simple and popular snack made primarily from peanuts. The main preparation method involves frying the peanuts until they turn golden brown, resulting in a crispy texture and rich aroma.
Oil CakeOil cakes are made primarily from flour, combined with适量 water and oil, then mixed and kneaded into dough. After flattening and pan-frying, they become golden brown on the surface, crispy and crunchy, while soft and layered inside.
Spinach and Vermicelli Dumpling Hot PotA comforting dish made with spinach, vermicelli, and meatballs simmered in a clay pot, offering a rich blend of textures and flavors.
Tofu and Lamb Hot PotA savory dish made with tofu and lamb, slowly simmered in a pot with vegetables for a rich, comforting flavor.
Braised Pork BonesStewed pork bones, a dish featuring pork bones as the main ingredient, is simmered with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon to achieve tender, flavorful meat. Proper heat control ensures the bones are soft and the meat fragrant.
Sour Cabbage Pork Dumpling Hot PotPork meatballs simmered with sour cabbage in a clay pot, creating a rich and savory dish.
Sour Cabbage with PorkSuancai Baizhu is a traditional dish primarily made with sour cabbage and pork belly. The preparation typically involves boiling the pork belly until tender, slicing it, and then stewing it together with sour cabbage until the flavors of the cabbage are fully infused into the meat.
Sour Cabbage and Pork Rib Hot Pot with VermicelliA hearty stew featuring pork ribs, sour cabbage, and vermicelli, simmered to perfection for a tangy and satisfying meal.
Sour Cabbage Pork Rib PotSour cabbage and pork spine pot stew uses pork spine as the main ingredient, simmered with sour cabbage. Pork spine is blanched to remove odor, then cooked with chopped sour cabbage in a clay pot with water and seasonings until tender and flavorful.