Yu Lao Jia Big Pot Kitchen (Dongqing Street Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Units 1F–2F, Building 7, Qinzhuan Jiayuan, Dongqing Street (100 meters east of the intersection of Dongqing Street and Shinan Road, south side of the road)
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 Units 1F–2F, Building 7, Qinzhuan Jiayuan, Dongqing Street (100 meters east of the intersection of Dongqing Street and Shinan Road, south side of the 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: Frozen Tofu, Dried Green Beans, Handmade Fish Dumplings.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Units 1F–2F, Building 7, Qinzhuan Jiayuan, Dongqing Street (100 meters east of the intersection of Dongqing Street and Shinan Road, south side of the road)
- Popular dishes: Frozen Tofu, Dried Green Beans, Handmade Fish Dumplings, Pork Ribs, Chai Gong Chicken
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Dishes
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.
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.
Handmade Fish DumplingsHandmade fish tofu is made from fresh fish meat mixed with starch and egg white, shaped by hand into small balls, then boiled or fried. It's white or slightly yellow with a soft, elastic texture.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Chai Gong ChickenChai Gong Chicken is a dish made with native chickens, typically using male chickens with firm meat. After blanching, it's stewed with ginger slices and green onions, allowing the chicken to absorb flavor while staying tender. Some recipes add soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar, then slowly simmered until the broth thickens.
Oilseed lettuceOil lettuce is a refreshing vegetable dish primarily made with fresh oil lettuce. The preparation method is simple, typically involving washing, cutting into segments, and stir-frying, which preserves its natural flavor and highlights the tender texture of the oil lettuce.
LettuceLettuce is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves and crisp texture. It can be eaten raw as the main ingredient in salads or combined with various seasonings and sauces to enhance flavor. Additionally, lettuce is often used to wrap or decorate other foods, such as grilled meats and burgers.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato vermicelli is a dish made from sweet potato starch, typically soaked in warm water and stir-fried or simmered with vegetables, meat, or tofu. Minimal seasoning highlights the chewy texture of the noodles and the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Old TofuOld tofu is a traditional dish primarily made from tofu, which becomes soft and tender after stewing, fully absorbing the broth. It is typically prepared with meat or vegetables to enhance texture and nutrition, then reduced to concentrate the flavors.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.