Niu Dao Tian Hot Pot, Oil Cake, Secret Beef Rice
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.7
Nos. 221–26, Shimao Avenue
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, 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 Nos. 221–26, Shimao Avenue. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Pork, Signature Lion's Head Meatballs, Pork Rib Tofu 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: Harbin
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Nos. 221–26, Shimao Avenue
- Popular dishes: Braised Pork, Signature Lion's Head Meatballs, Pork Rib Tofu Pot, Oil Cake, Beef Offal Stew
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Dishes
Braised PorkBraised pork belly is a dish made by slow-cooking marinated pork belly in a clay pot. It's seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, and cinnamon for tender, flavorful meat with a glossy red color.
Signature Lion's Head MeatballsSignature lion's head is a dish made primarily from pork. The minced pork is mixed with scallions, ginger, egg white, and starch, then shaped into large meatballs and slowly stewed until tender, usually served with broth or soy sauce.
Pork Rib Tofu PotA hearty dish made with pork ribs and tofu, simmered in a savory broth with aromatics and seasonings.
Oil CakeOil cakes are made primarily from flour, combined with适量 water and oil, then mixed and kneaded into dough. After flattening and pan-frying, they become golden brown on the surface, crispy and crunchy, while soft and layered inside.
Beef Offal StewBeef offal stew is a nutritious dish made primarily from beef tripe, heart, and tongue, slow-cooked with spices and seasonings. During cooking, the various offal ingredients gradually simmer in the pot, absorbing the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in tender meat and rich, flavorful broth.
Beef and Tomato Hot PotA hearty hot pot featuring beef and tomatoes, simmered with vegetables for a rich, savory flavor.
Lion's Head Tofu PotA hearty dish combining pork meatballs and soft tofu in a savory broth, slow-cooked to perfection.
Secret-Recipe Steak StewA secret recipe beef stew featuring beef strips, potatoes, carrots, and onions, simmered in a special sauce. The beef is marinated first, then slow-cooked with vegetables in a clay pot for tender meat and rich broth.
Braised Beef Tendon and Brain煲A stew made with beef tendons, tripe, and shank, combined with potatoes and carrots, seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon, then slowly simmered.
Scallion PancakeScallion pancake is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour and flavored with chopped scallions. To prepare it, the dough is rolled into a thin sheet, sprinkled with scallions, salt, and oil, then rolled up, flattened into a pancake shape, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. The scallion pancake has a crispy exterior and tender interior with a fragrant onion aroma—it can be enjoyed as breakfast or as a tea-time snack.
Garlic Seaweed StripsGarlic-flavored kelp threads is a cold dish primarily made with kelp threads. After blanching and draining the kelp threads, they are mixed with chopped garlic, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil to create a flavorful salad.