Xiang Huang Yuan · Hu Cai Fusion Cuisine · River Fresh Hot Pot (Shijing Shan Gu Cheng Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 8 Gucheng West 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. 8 Gucheng West Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Farmhouse Steamed Pork with Rice Flour, Qianshan Lake Fish Head, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 8 Gucheng West Road
- Popular dishes: Farmhouse Steamed Pork with Rice Flour, Qianshan Lake Fish Head, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Preserved Mustard Greens and Pork Belly Buns
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Dishes
Farmhouse Steamed Pork with Rice FlourFarmhouse Steamed Pork with Rice Flour is a dish made from pork belly, rice flour, and seasonings like green onions, ginger, and garlic. The pork slices are marinated, layered in a steamer, topped with toasted rice flour, and steamed until tender.
Qianshan Lake Fish HeadQianshan Lake big fish head is made from fresh bighead carp heads, combined with tofu, mushrooms, and ham, then slowly stewed. The fish head is first pan-fried and then simmered in rich broth for tender meat and flavorful soup.
Kung Pao Shrimp BallsKung Pao Shrimp Balls are made with fresh shrimp meat as the main ingredient, combined with peanuts, dried chili peppers, and辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The shrimp is marinated, then quickly fried until cooked, and then stir-fried with aromatic seasonings. Finally, a prepared sauce is added and mixed evenly, coating the shrimp balls in a rich, savory sauce. The result is tender, juicy shrimp with a nutty aroma.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Preserved Mustard Greens and Pork Belly BunsSteamed buns filled with a savory mixture of fermented mustard greens and pork belly, made from fermented dough. Key ingredients include mustard greens, pork belly, flour, and seasonings.
Stone Ear Chicken SoupStone ear old hen soup is made primarily with stone ear and old hen. After blanching the old hen, it is cooked together with stone ear in a pot using clear water over low heat for several hours until the chicken becomes tender and the broth turns clear. Stone ear should be soaked beforehand to remove impurities, then simmered with the chicken to enhance the flavor.
Scallion-braised Flower Gelatin Pork TrottersPig trotters are blanched and stewed with flower gelatin, making them tender and flavorful. The gelatin absorbs the broth and becomes flexible. Scallions are stir-fried until fragrant, then mixed with the stewed pig trotters and gelatin, blending the aroma into the dish before reducing the sauce.
Mengcheng FlatbreadMengcheng baked flatbread is made primarily from wheat flour, shaped into dough through multiple steps, and baked until golden and crispy. The crust has distinct layers, and fillings can be chosen from ingredients such as pickled mustard greens or meat, offering a rich and varied taste.
Crispy No-Grease Roast DuckCrispy but not greasy roast duck is made from tender Peking ducks, carefully marinated and roasted. The whole duck has a bright red color, crispy skin and tender meat, paired with thin as a cicada's wing pancakes, scallion strips, and sweet bean sauce, creating a delicious blend of tradition and modernity.
Tangerine Peel and Cassia Cinnamon YogurtTangerine peel and cassia cinnamon yogurt is made by mixing yogurt with tangerine peel and cassia cinnamon. The main ingredients are yogurt, tangerine peel, and cinnamon, which are blended to create a light and fragrant flavor with a subtle sweetness.
Huángshān Stinky Mandarin FishHuangshan stinky mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, which acquires a unique fermented aroma due to its special curing process. The fish is first cured for several days until it develops its distinctive flavor, then braised with seasonings such as chili peppers, ginger, and garlic.