Lakeview Zao Cai Farm Restaurant (Yanqi Lake Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 6 Yanshui Road (next to Yanqishan Di Hotel, 100 meters south of Yanqi Lake Parking Lot)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 6 Yanshui Road (next to Yanqishan Di Hotel, 100 meters south of Yanqi Lake Parking Lot). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Farmhouse One-Pot Delight, Farmwood Fired Eggs, Mixed Wild Greens Salad.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 6 Yanshui Road (next to Yanqishan Di Hotel, 100 meters south of Yanqi Lake Parking Lot)
- Popular dishes: Farmhouse One-Pot Delight, Farmwood Fired Eggs, Mixed Wild Greens Salad, Stove Fish, Fried Sichuan Pepper Shoots
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Dishes
Farmhouse One-Pot DelightFarmhouse One-Pot Fresh is primarily made with free-range chicken, pork, fresh bamboo shoots, and mushrooms. All ingredients are placed into a large pot,适量清水 is added, and it is slowly stewed for several hours until the ingredients are fully blended and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Farmwood Fired EggsFarm-fresh wood-fired eggs from free-range chickens, with deep yellow yolks and rich flavor. Typically cooked by boiling, frying, or steaming to preserve natural taste.
Mixed Wild Greens SaladA cold dish made from freshly picked wild vegetables, washed and blanched, then mixed with seasonings like salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Stove FishStove fish is a traditional dish primarily made with fish. Fresh live fish is selected and marinated with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. After careful marination, it is slowly stewed on a specially designed stove. During the stewing process, the freshness of the fish blends perfectly with the aroma of the seasonings, resulting in a rich broth and tender fish meat.
Fried Sichuan Pepper ShootsFried Sichuan pepper buds is a unique dish, primarily made from fresh and tender Sichuan pepper buds. The preparation method involves washing the buds, draining off excess water, then frying them in oil until golden brown. After frying, they are drained to remove excess oil. The finished dish features crispy, flavorful buds with a subtle Sichuan pepper aroma.
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.
Grilled Rainbow TroutCharcoal-grilled rainbow trout is made from fresh rainbow trout, marinated and then grilled over charcoal. The fish skin is crispy and fragrant, while the flesh inside remains tender, preserving the natural flavor of the fish.
Freshly Ground TofuFreshly ground tofu made from soybeans, processed by soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, and coagulating. Traditional stone grinding preserves bean aroma and smooth texture, resulting in soft, white blocks of tofu.
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.
Wild Vegetable DumplingsWild vegetable dumplings are made primarily from fresh wild vegetables, mixed with glutinous rice flour and other seasonings to form a filling, then wrapped in glutinous rice dough and steamed. The dumplings have a round shape, and the green wild vegetable filling can be slightly seen through the skin.