Shanhai Zao Iron Pot Stew (Yuhong Plaza Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
Unit 12, Shop No. 55, Huanghai 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 Unit 12, Shop No. 55, Huanghai 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: Braised Tofu in Spiced Sauce, Chinese cabbage, Tendon and Brain Hot 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: Shenyang
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: Unit 12, Shop No. 55, Huanghai Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Tofu in Spiced Sauce, Chinese cabbage, Tendon and Brain Hot Pot, Glass noodles, Free-range Chicken Stew
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Dishes
Braised Tofu in Spiced SauceBraised tofu is a traditional dish whose main ingredient is tofu. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces and soaking it in a brine made from various spices and seasonings. After a period of marinating, the tofu fully absorbs the flavor of the brine.
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.
Tendon and Brain Hot PotGintoubana锅 is a hot pot dish made primarily with beef tendons and beef brain, simmered with various spices and vegetables. The beef tendons become tender and soft after stewing, while the beef brain is smooth and delicious. Combined with an array of vegetables and spices, the broth is rich and nutritious.
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.
Pork Spine PotSpinal bone pot is a nutritious dish primarily made with pork spine bones, combined with various vegetables and seasonings. The preparation typically involves stewing the bones until tender, then adding vegetables and other ingredients to slowly simmer, resulting in a rich broth where the flavors of all ingredients are fully blended.
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.
Iron Pot Stewed River FishA traditional Northeast Chinese dish featuring fresh river fish stewed in an iron pot with potatoes, vermicelli, and tofu, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
Stewed Chicken in Iron PotStewed chicken in an iron pot is a dish made with chicken, potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage, slowly cooked in an iron pot. First, blanch the chicken to remove odor, then add ingredients and seasonings, simmering until tender and flavorful.
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.