Small Tavern (Hongwei Street Branch)
豫菜 · ⭐ 4.1
Zhenghongshan Residential Community, Building 12–18
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Zhenghongshan Residential Community, Building 12–18. It is a 豫菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Chicken, Stir-Fried Lamb, Pork Rib and Kelp Soup.
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: 豫菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Zhenghongshan Residential Community, Building 12–18
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Stir-Fried Lamb, Pork Rib and Kelp Soup, Mixed Grain Pancake, Mixed Grain Pancake with Spicy Sauce
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Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Stir-Fried LambStir-fried lamb is a Chinese dish primarily made with lamb as the main ingredient. Typically, lamb leg or shoulder meat is sliced or shredded and stir-fried quickly with vegetables such as green peppers, onions, and garlic chives. The lamb is first marinated with rice wine, light soy sauce, and cornstarch before being stir-fried together with the辅料 until cooked through, ensuring a tender texture and rich flavor.
Pork Rib and Kelp SoupPork rib and kelp soup is made by blanching pork ribs, then simmering them with kelp until tender. A few slices of ginger are added to remove fishy smell, then seasoned and served.
Mixed Grain PancakeA mixed grain pancake is a flatbread made primarily from a blend of various whole grain flours, commonly including cornmeal, millet flour, oat flour, and bean flour. With适量 water and seasonings, the mixture is blended into a batter and cooked on a flat pan until soft or crispy, offering a delightful texture.
Mixed Grain Pancake with Spicy SauceMixed grain pancake with spicy sauce is a dish made from various grains, served with a special spicy sauce. The main ingredients include corn, millet, sorghum, and other mixed grains, which are stirred, flattened, and fried, then topped with a spicy sauce made from chili, soy sauce, and vinegar.
Braised Eggplant in Brown SauceBraised eggplant is a Chinese dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient. Sliced eggplant is fried or pan-fried, then tossed in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, starch, and water, absorbing the rich flavor. The dish has a glossy red appearance, soft texture, and intense sauce.
Stir-fried猪 LiverStir-fried猪肝 is a Chinese dish primarily made with pig liver. The liver is sliced thinly and stir-fried with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The dish has a bright red color and a tender, fresh taste.
Braised Chinese Cabbage with TofuBai Cai with Tofu is a Chinese home-style dish using cabbage and tofu as main ingredients. Cut cabbage into segments and tofu into cubes, then simmer together in water or broth over medium-low heat until cabbage is tender and tofu is flavorful, then season to taste.
Garlic Tofu PuddingGarlic Tofu Pudding is a cold dish made with tofu sheets, mixed with garlic paste, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The tofu is sliced and combined with the seasoning, offering a smooth texture and delicious flavor.
Egg Fried RiceA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying eggs and rice with scallions, seasoned with salt and soy sauce for a savory flavor.