Xiao Li Ya Yuan Restaurant (Mujie Street Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 10-2, Mujie Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 10-2, Mujie Street. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Bell Pepper Beef Heart Stir-fry, Maoxuewang.
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: Harbin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 10-2, Mujie Street
- Popular dishes: Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Bell Pepper Beef Heart Stir-fry, Maoxuewang, Sautéed Pork Strips, Spicy猪腰 Stir-fry
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Dishes
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Bell Pepper Beef Heart Stir-fry尖椒护心肉 is a dish made with pork tenderloin and green chili peppers. The pork slices are marinated and stir-fried with chopped green chilies, resulting in tender meat and crisp peppers with rich flavors.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Sautéed Pork StripsLiu Rou Duan is a traditional dish primarily made with pork. First, the pork is cut into segments, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Next, seasonings and vegetables are stir-fried in a wok, and the fried pork segments are quickly tossed together to absorb the flavorful sauce, resulting in a rich and satisfying taste.
Spicy猪腰 Stir-frySpicy猪腰 is a traditional dish made primarily from pig kidneys, which are skillfully sliced into decorative patterns and then quickly stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The key to preparation lies in mastering the heat control to maintain the tender texture of the pig kidneys.
Old-style Braised Pig IntestinesOld-style stewed pig intestines is a dish made primarily from pork intestines, cleaned and then slowly cooked with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine.
Pork ShankPork knuckle refers to the front or hind leg of a pig, with pork elbow as the main ingredient. Typically, the knuckle is blanched to remove fishy odor, then placed in a pot with water and seasonings to braise until tender. It can also be cooked using methods such as red-braising, sauce-based cooking, or braising.
Crispy Fried ShrimpSoft-fried shrimp is a dish made primarily with shrimp, prepared through steps such as marinating, coating in batter, and frying. The shrimp is specially treated to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a golden color and delicious flavor.
Iron Plate BlackfishFresh blackfish is stir-fried on a hot iron plate with vegetables like onions and bell peppers, resulting in tender fish and rich aroma.
Iron Plate SpecialtiesIron plate special is a dish cooked on a hot iron plate, featuring beef, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables. Sliced ingredients are quickly stir-fried on the plate, creating a crispy exterior and tender interior while preserving original flavors.
Sizzling Sour Cabbage with Pork BellySizzling sour cabbage and pork belly is a dish primarily made with pork belly and sour cabbage. The pork belly is sliced thinly, and the sour cabbage is chopped finely. Both are quickly stir-fried together on a hot iron plate, with appropriate seasonings added. Cook until the pork belly slightly curls and the sour cabbage is fully infused with flavor.
Grilled Yellow CroakerSizzling yellow croaker is a dish made from fresh yellow croaker, marinated and grilled on a hot iron plate. The skin is crispy and the flesh tender, typically cooked with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine to preserve its natural flavor.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.