Lao Li Qi Restaurant (Dagang Yongming Road Store)
天津菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 157 Yongming Road, Dagang Subdistrict (near the Post Office Building)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, 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. 157 Yongming Road, Dagang Subdistrict (near the Post Office Building). It is a 天津菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork Trotter, Eight Treasures Tofu, Home-style dish.
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: 天津菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 157 Yongming Road, Dagang Subdistrict (near the Post Office Building)
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork Trotter, Eight Treasures Tofu, Home-style dish, Stir-Fried Squid Rings, Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Dongpo Pork TrotterDongpo pork knuckle is a dish made primarily with pork knuckles, simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, and cinnamon until tender and glossy. Skillful heat control ensures rich flavor without greasiness.
Eight Treasures TofuEight Treasures Tofu is a dish made with soft tofu and premium ingredients like mushrooms, shrimp, ham, chicken, bamboo shoots, sea cucumber, abalone, and egg. Tofu is blanched and stir-fried or stewed with other ingredients to absorb their essence, creating a rich flavor.
Home-style dishHome-style dishes are meals primarily made with seasonal vegetables, meat, or seafood, prepared through simple cooking methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or steaming. These methods preserve the natural flavors of the ingredients, making the dishes easy to prepare and nutritionally rich.
Stir-Fried Squid RingsDry-fried squid tentacles is a Chinese dish featuring squid tentacles as the main ingredient, blanched, dried, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil until slightly charred. Seasoned with葱姜蒜 and chili, it absorbs flavors thoroughly.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Steamed Butterfly FishSteamed butterfly fish is a dish primarily made with butterfly fish, cooked by steaming to preserve the tender texture of the fish meat. To prepare it, clean the butterfly fish and season it with ingredients such as green onions and ginger, then steam until the fish meat is fully cooked.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Classic Eight Treasures TofuClassic Eight Treasures Tofu is a traditional Chinese dish made with soft tofu and various precious ingredients such as abalone, sea cucumber, and scallops. The tofu is fried and then stewed with the ingredients, resulting in a delicious and nutritious dish.
Spicy Vinegar Jellyfish HeadsOld vinegar jellyfish head is a cold dish made primarily from jellyfish heads. After cleaning and soaking to remove saltiness, the jellyfish heads are sliced or shredded and mixed with vinegar, garlic, and cilantro.
蛋黄焗玉米蛋黄焗玉米是一道以甜玉米粒和咸蛋黄为主要食材的菜肴。玉米粒经过焯水处理后,与炒香的咸蛋黄混合翻炒,使玉米粒均匀裹上蛋黄的香气和色泽。制作过程中通常加入少量淀粉勾芡,使口感更加浓郁顺滑。
酥香果木烤鸭酥香果木烤鸭选用优质北京填鸭,经过腌制、挂炉、果木炭火烤制而成。鸭皮经高温烘烤后呈金黄色,外皮酥脆,肉质细嫩,香气浓郁。
鲜贝萝卜锅仔鲜贝萝卜锅仔以鲜贝和白萝卜为主要食材,将萝卜切块与鲜贝一同放入小锅中,加入高汤或清水炖煮,辅以姜片、葱段等调味料,慢火熬制至食材入味,保持原汁原味。