Old Beijing Roast Duck (Zhongyuan City Plaza Store)
北京菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 609 Guohe Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, 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 No. 609 Guohe Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Duck Head, Five-Spice Duck Wings, Five-Spice Duck Neck.
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: Shanghai
- Category: 北京菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 609 Guohe Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Duck Head, Five-Spice Duck Wings, Five-Spice Duck Neck, Five-Spice Duck Leg, Salted Chicken
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Dishes
Five-Spice Duck HeadFive-spice duck heads are simmered with star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, cloves, soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar for a rich, aromatic flavor. The dish has a glossy red color and tender meat.
Five-Spice Duck WingsFive-spice duck wings is a dish made by marinating duck wings in spices like five-spice powder, soy sauce, and cooking wine, then slowly stewing them until tender to absorb the rich flavors.
Five-Spice Duck NeckFive-spice duck neck is a cooked dish made primarily from duck neck, marinated and braised. It's slowly simmered in a seasoned broth with star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, bay leaves, and fennel seeds to absorb the rich flavors.
Five-Spice Duck LegFive-spice duck leg is a dish made with duck legs, simmered with star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel seeds. Soy sauce, sugar, and water are added to enhance flavor and tenderness, then reduced to a thick sauce.
Salted ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating chicken in salt and other seasonings, then boiling or steaming it until tender. Served cold, it has a savory, salty flavor.
Four Fortune Steamed Wheat GlutenFour Happiness Baked Wheat Gluten is a traditional dish made primarily from baked wheat gluten, black fungus, yellow chrysanthemum flowers, and peanuts. The baked wheat gluten is first fried, then simmered with seasonings and ingredients until fully flavored.
Peking Roast DuckOld Beijing Roast Duck is made from tender Peking duck with a unique roasting technique, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat with a bright red color. It's best enjoyed by wrapping slices in thin pancakes, along with scallion strips and sweet bean sauce.
Soy Sauce BeefSteamed beef is a delicious dish made primarily from beef, which absorbs the sauce thoroughly through marinating and slow stewing. During preparation, the beef is first marinated, then slowly cooked in a specially prepared sauce until fully tender, and finally cooled before being sliced and served.
Sour and Spicy CabbageSour and Spicy Cabbage is a dish primarily made with napa cabbage. The cabbage is cut into segments and stir-fried in oil, then seasoned with minced garlic, ginger threads, chili, vinegar, and soy sauce, followed by thickening the sauce with a cornstarch slurry to achieve a glossy finish. Proper heat control during cooking ensures the cabbage remains crisp and tender.
Steamed BunBaozi is a traditional Chinese wheat flour food, made primarily from wheat flour and fermented before steaming. It is usually shaped as a hemisphere or flat round, with a smooth, white surface.