Tun Lao Er Farmhouse Iron Pot Stew (Dagang Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
No. 805, Donghuan Road
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 No. 805, Donghuan 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: Pork Belly, Frozen Tofu, Rooster Pot.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 805, Donghuan Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Belly, Frozen Tofu, Rooster Pot, 大鱼锅, Dried Green Beans
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Dishes
Pork BellyPork belly is a cut of meat from the pig's abdomen, characterized by alternating layers of fat and lean meat, which gives it the name 'five-layered' or 'five-striped'. Common cooking methods include braising, stir-frying, or stewing. During cooking, the fat melts, resulting in tender meat with an aromatic flavor.
Frozen TofuFrozen tofu is made by freezing fresh tofu, which develops a honeycomb-like structure inside with many pores and good elasticity. It can be cooked with various ingredients, offering a rich and diverse texture.
Rooster PotThe rooster pot dish is made with a whole rooster as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions, and seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and ginger slices. The chicken is slowly stewed for a long time, resulting in tender meat and rich broth, with all ingredients fully absorbing the flavors of the seasonings.
大鱼锅大鱼锅是一道以大鱼为主要食材的炖煮类菜肴,通常选用鲤鱼、草鱼等淡水鱼,配以豆腐、土豆、粉条等辅料,加入葱姜蒜、豆瓣酱等调料,用清水或高汤慢火炖煮而成。
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.
Pork Rib PotPork rib pot is made with selected pork ribs as the main ingredient, paired with various seasonal vegetables such as corn, carrots, and potatoes, and carefully stewed. The pork ribs are tender and juicy, the broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables add a sweet crunch, making it a nutritious dish.
Hickory MushroomHazel mushroom is a dish primarily made with hazel mushrooms, usually cooked together with meats such as chicken or pork. In the preparation process, the hazel mushrooms are first cleaned and then stewed with the meat until the ingredients are fully blended and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
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.
Flower-shaped steamed bunBaozi is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, crafted through steps such as fermentation, kneading, and rolling. Its surface features a spiral pattern, with a soft texture and distinct layers.
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.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.