Wan Cui Yuan Roast Duck Restaurant (Desheng Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Building 13, Rendinghu Xi Li (near the North Gate of the Institute of Automation)
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If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Building 13, Rendinghu Xi Li (near the North Gate of the Institute of Automation). It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Fried Meatballs.
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: Beijing
- Category: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Building 13, Rendinghu Xi Li (near the North Gate of the Institute of Automation)
- Popular dishes: Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Fried Meatballs, Happy Mixed Vegetables, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Emperor Qianlong's Cabbage乾隆白菜 is a cold dish made primarily from Napa cabbage leaves, seasoned with sesame sauce, aged vinegar, sugar, salt, and other seasonings. The preparation involves washing and tearing the cabbage leaves into small pieces, mixing them with the seasonings, refrigerating to marinate, and finally sprinkling with sesame seeds.
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.
Crispy Fried MeatballsDry-fried meatballs is a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from minced pork, seasoned with葱姜末 (scallion and ginger paste) and other spices. The preparation involves mixing the minced pork with seasonings, shaping it into small balls, and then deep-frying them in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Happy Mixed VegetablesHappy mixed vegetables is a cold dish made primarily from fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and wood ear mushrooms. After blanching or slicing directly, they are mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil for a refreshing taste and colorful appearance.
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.
Crispy pancakes with hairtail fishScallion pancakes wrapped around hairtail fish is a home-style dish using scallion pancakes and hairtail fish as main ingredients. The hairtail fish is marinated first, then pan-fried until golden and crispy, while the scallion pancakes are soft and flaky. When combined and rolled up for eating, the dish offers a rich and varied texture.
Roast DuckRoast duck is one of the特色 dishes of Beijing, made from high-quality meat ducks using a hanging oven roasting method. The finished product has a reddish-gold color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Secret-Recipe Grilled Lamb RibsSecret recipe grilled lamb chops are made primarily from fresh lamb ribs, marinated and then baked in an oven. During marination, various spices and seasonings such as cumin, chili powder, garlic paste, and soy sauce are added to infuse flavor into the lamb chops. The cooking process carefully controls the heat to achieve a slightly charred exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
Pan-fried Smelly CatfishPan-fried stinky mandarin fish is a dish primarily made with mandarin fish. After marinating, the fish develops a unique flavor. During cooking, the fish is pan-fried until both sides are golden brown, with a crispy skin and tender flesh. When served with appropriate seasonings, it offers a distinctive and memorable taste.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.