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Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
No. 38-4, Pingzhun Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 38-4, Pingzhun Street. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Large Mixed Cold Dishes, Coarse Corn Porridge.
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: Harbin
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 38-4, Pingzhun Street
- Popular dishes: Potato, Large Mixed Cold Dishes, Coarse Corn Porridge, Special Pork Ribs and Flatbread Stew, Foolish Chicken Stew with Flatbread
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Dishes
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Large Mixed Cold DishesA large platter of cold dishes made with various cooked foods and fresh vegetables, commonly including cucumber, carrot, tofu skin, seaweed, bean sprouts, and木耳, which are blanched or boiled, sliced or shredded, then mixed with seasonings.
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.
Special Pork Ribs and Flatbread StewSpecial spare ribs stewed with flatbread, featuring marinated pork ribs cooked slowly with potatoes and green beans, while the flatbread is baked on the pot's edge until crispy outside and soft inside, absorbing the rich broth flavor.
Foolish Chicken Stew with FlatbreadA hearty dish featuring slow-cooked free-range chicken and homemade flatbread, simmered together until the meat is tender and the bread absorbs the rich broth.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Shredded Pork with Cold NoodlesShredded pork with wide rice noodles is a cold dish made from pork tenderloin strips and rice vermicelli. Cook the pork strips, boil the noodles, then mix with seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and chili oil.
Homemade Pig's GelatinHomemade pigskin jelly is made by cleaning, blanching, and boiling pork skin, then cooling it to solidify. Cut the skin into strips or slices, simmer slowly in water with ginger and cooking wine until gelatin dissolves, strain, pour into containers, and chill to form a translucent gel.
Green BeansGreen beans are a common vegetable, primarily made from green beans, usually blanched or stir-fried. Garlic and ginger can be added during cooking, and it pairs well with meat or tofu.
Spicy and Sour Kelp with Yellow RiceA Chinese home-style dish made with kelp and yellow rice, stir-fried with chili and vinegar for a tangy, spicy flavor.
Chicken FeetChicken feet is a dish primarily made from chicken feet, prepared through steps such as cleaning, boiling, and seasoning. The skin of the chicken feet is tender and rich in collagen, resulting in a delicious and flavorful taste after cooking.