Old Place Iron Pot Stew (Ma Jia Bu Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 87, Jiaomen Dongli, Majiapu Zhong Road
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. 87, Jiaomen Dongli, Majiapu Zhong Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Abundant Harvest, Big Noodle 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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 87, Jiaomen Dongli, Majiapu Zhong Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Abundant Harvest, Big Noodle Salad, Coarse Corn Porridge, Braised Beef Tendon and Brain in Iron Pot
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Abundant HarvestDa Feng Shou is a stir-fried dish primarily made with a variety of vegetables, commonly including carrots, green peppers, corn kernels, string beans, and mushrooms. The ingredients are cut into pieces and stir-fried together with appropriate seasonings.
Big Noodle SaladDa La Pi is a dish made by mixing thin, transparent rice noodles with fresh vegetables such as cucumber, carrot, and wood ear mushroom, then dressing them with a special sauce. The rice noodles are wide and thin, transparent and elastic, while the vegetables are crisp and refreshing, creating a rich and varied texture.
Coarse Corn PorridgeCorn grits porridge is a dish made by simmering corn grits as the main ingredient. The basic method involves soaking the corn grits beforehand, then placing them with an appropriate amount of water into a pot and slowly cooking over low heat until the grains become soft and the porridge thickens.
Braised Beef Tendon and Brain in Iron PotNingtoubanlao iron pot stew is a炖 dish primarily made with beef tendons, tripe, and beef brisket, accompanied by side ingredients such as potatoes, vermicelli, and Chinese cabbage, slowly simmered in an iron pot.
Sour Cabbage Stir-Fried Glass NoodlesSuancai stir-fried vermicelli is a home-style dish made primarily from sour cabbage and vermicelli. The preparation is simple: first cook the vermicelli until tender and set aside; then chop the sour cabbage and stir-fry it until fragrant, finally add the vermicelli and stir well to combine.
Iron Pot Harvest DelightIron pot丰收 is a home-style dish cooked in an iron pot, featuring potatoes, eggplants, green and red peppers, onions, and pork belly or sausage. Meat is stir-fried first to release oil, then vegetables are added and cooked together with salt and soy sauce until flavorful.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
Stewed Pork Bones in Iron PotStewed pork rib in a cast-iron pot is a炖菜 featuring pork ribs as the main ingredient, typically accompanied by side ingredients such as potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage. The ingredients are placed in a cast-iron pot with water and slowly stewed to make the meat tender and flavorful.
Stewed Carp in Iron PotStewed carp in an iron pot is a dish made with fresh carp, potatoes, vermicelli, and tofu, slowly cooked in an iron pot. The carp is cleaned, pan-fried until golden, then simmered with葱姜蒜, soy sauce, and cooking wine until tender with rich broth.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Steamed Bun with Flower ShapeBingzi huajuan is a flour-based food made by fermenting dough, rolling it out, folding or rolling it up, then steaming. Main ingredients include flour, water, and yeast; some recipes add a little sugar or salt for flavor. The finished product is soft and fluffy, shaped like a flower roll or flat cake with a tender, elastic texture.
Reviews
- dusty_cockatooThe place has such a cool northeast China vibe, all red and lively, super photogenic. The staff were really friendly — they greeted us the second we walked in and kept refilling our water and congee without us even asking, which was a nice touch. We ordered the iron pot stew and the portions were huge. The pork ribs and chicken legs were so tender they were falling off the bone, and the veggies had soaked up all the flavor, honestly so good. Also gotta try the flatbread and the swirled steamed buns — dipping them in the broth is where it's at. Whole meal came out pretty fast too, didn't have to wait forever. Perfect spot to grab a hot, hearty dinner after work.
