Old Home Big Pot Live Fish Restaurant (Yuqiao Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Shanshui Heyuan Bus Stop (south side of Yingbin Avenue)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Shanshui Heyuan Bus Stop (south side of Yingbin Avenue). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Dried Tofu Sheet, Pork Ribs.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Shanshui Heyuan Bus Stop (south side of Yingbin Avenue)
- Popular dishes: Potato, Dried Tofu Sheet, Pork Ribs, Corn Tortilla, Cornmeal Pancake
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Dishes
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Dried Tofu SheetDry tofu is a soy-based product made from yellow beans, processed through steps such as grinding, boiling the slurry, adding coagulant, and pressing. It has a thick texture and a resilient, chewy consistency, making it suitable for slicing, dicing, or cutting into strips for cooking. Common preparation methods include cold mixing, stir-frying, stewing, or using it as a wrap ingredient in dishes.
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.
Corn TortillaCorn tortillas are primarily made by mixing cornmeal with water, adding a适量 of salt for seasoning, then kneading into a dough and rolling it into thin, round pancakes. These are cooked on a flat pan until both sides turn golden brown. They can be eaten as is or paired with other ingredients.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
Stir-fried Live Fish in Iron PotStir-fried live fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fresh fish as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and other ingredients. It is slowly stewed in an iron pot using seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). During preparation, the fish is cleaned and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then water and additional ingredients are added to simmer together, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors and creating a rich, flavorful broth.
Iron Pot Stewed Songjiang FishA traditional dish featuring Songjiang fish stewed in an iron pot with potatoes and vermicelli, resulting in tender fish and rich broth.
鱼锅卷子鱼锅卷子是一道以鱼肉为主要食材的菜品,通常将鱼肉剁成泥后加入调料搅拌均匀,再用面皮包裹成卷状,放入锅中蒸熟或煎熟。制作过程中常加入葱姜、蛋清等辅料提升风味。
Fresh Reservoir Big CarpFresh reservoir big carp, steamed or braised, with tender flesh and rich broth, preserving original flavor.
Fresh Eggplant DishA dish made with fresh eggplant, typically stir-fried or deep-fried and seasoned with garlic and soy sauce for a savory flavor.