Lao Zhang Barbecue (Renmin Avenue Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.1
No. 257 Renmin Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 257 Renmin Street. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beef Tenderloin Strip, Fat Edge, Milk Box.
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: Changchun
- Category: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 257 Renmin Street
- Popular dishes: Beef Tenderloin Strip, Fat Edge, Milk Box, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Crispy Pork Knuckles
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Dishes
Beef Tenderloin StripOuter spinal tendons are made from the fascia of pork or beef spinal areas, cleaned and blanched before being stewed or braised. Main ingredient is animal spinal tendon, seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine.
Fat EdgeBig oil edge is a traditional roasted meat dish, primarily made with pork heart meat. The preparation involves cutting the heart meat into appropriate-sized pieces, marinating them in a special sauce, then slowly grilling over charcoal until the surface turns golden and the meat becomes tender and juicy.
Milk BoxNai Ziji is a dessert made primarily from milk, eggs, and flour. Mix milk with eggs, add an appropriate amount of flour, stir well, pour into a mold, and steam or bake until it sets into a soft and delicate milk-flavored cake.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Crispy Pork KnucklesRoasted pork cartilage is a dish primarily made with pork cartilage. To prepare it, the cartilage is first marinated to absorb flavor, then placed on a grill and slowly roasted over moderate heat until the surface turns golden and crispy. This process preserves the original nutrients and flavor of the cartilage.
Toasted BreadToast is a simple and popular baked good. The main ingredient is bread, which is baked at high temperatures in an oven or toaster, resulting in a golden, crispy crust and a soft, porous interior with an irresistible aroma.
Braised Skin and TendonA dish made from boiled pork or beef skin and tendons, tenderized by simmering and sliced, then served cold with garlic, cilantro, chili oil, and other seasonings.
Beef HeartBeef heart is a dish that uses beef heart as its main ingredient, carefully prepared and cooked to maintain its tender texture. It is typically grilled with spices or simmered into a rich soup, showcasing the unique, hearty flavor of beef heart.
BeefBeef dishes are primarily made with high-quality beef and prepared using cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, and stir-frying. During the cooking process, seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns can be added according to taste, allowing the beef to fully absorb the aromas of the seasonings for a tender and juicy texture.
Beef KidneyOffal dish made from beef kidneys, typically cleaned, sliced or cubed, marinated with wine, ginger, and other seasonings, then cooked by stir-frying, stewing, or grilling.
Goat Plate筋Mutton plate筋 is a dish primarily made with mutton plate筋. To prepare it, first clean the mutton plate筋 thoroughly, then stew it until tender. Afterward, it can be grilled or stir-fried and seasoned with various spices and seasonings to create a rich flavor and chewy texture.
LambMade primarily with lamb, typically using leg or shoulder meat, the meat is cut into pieces and blanched in water to remove any odor, then simmered or braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. It can also be roasted or stir-fried to achieve tender, flavorful meat.
Fresh MushroomsFresh mushrooms is a dish primarily made with fresh mushrooms as the main ingredient. Typically, the mushrooms are cleaned and sliced or used whole, then prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing. A small amount of seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic can be added as needed to preserve the natural flavor of the mushrooms.
Chicken WingsChicken wings from the middle section, marinated and then pan-fried or baked until golden and crispy, with a fragrant crunchy skin and tender, juicy meat.