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Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
Near Xinghua Middle Street, Majuqiao Town (near Yixinyuan Express Hotel)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, 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 Near Xinghua Middle Street, Majuqiao Town (near Yixinyuan Express Hotel). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Colorful Sesame Sauce Noodles, Small Chicken Pot, Spare Ribs and Chicken 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: Beijing
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: Near Xinghua Middle Street, Majuqiao Town (near Yixinyuan Express Hotel)
- Popular dishes: Colorful Sesame Sauce Noodles, Small Chicken Pot, Spare Ribs and Chicken Pot, Century Egg Tofu, Glass noodles
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Dishes
Colorful Sesame Sauce NoodlesFive-color sesame sauce cold noodles made from wheat flour, topped with shredded cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and green pepper, then dressed with sesame sauce. After washing the dough to separate gluten, the dough is steamed or boiled into cold noodles, sliced, mixed with seasoned sesame sauce, and combined with vegetables.
Small Chicken PotXiaoben Chicken Pot is made with fresh small-boned chickens as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and green peppers. It is seasoned with ginger slices, scallions, star anise, and slow-cooked in a sand pot. The chicken has a firm texture, the broth is rich and flavorful, and all ingredients absorb the aromatic essence thoroughly.
Spare Ribs and Chicken PotPork rib and chicken stew made with pork ribs and chicken, blanched and simmered with ginger slices and green onions. Potatoes and carrots are often added to enrich the broth and tenderize the meat.
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
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.
Sweet and Sour PeanutsPeanuts in aged vinegar is a cold dish made by mixing shelled, boiled peanuts with vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and a touch of chili for flavor.
Shiitake MushroomShiitake mushrooms, using fresh shiitake as the main ingredient, can be cooked into various delicious dishes after cleaning. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and steaming. Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, tender texture, a delightful flavor, a unique aroma, and are highly nutritious with certain medicinal properties.
Fresh TofuFresh tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu, seasoned simply and steamed to preserve its original freshness. The tofu has a delicate texture that melts in the mouth, making it an ideal choice for vegetarians and those pursuing a healthy diet.