Yu Lao Jia Big Pot Kitchen (Shenglong Tianhui Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
No. 9 Courtyard, Shenglong Tianhui (Zhu Tun South 1st Street), No. 126-74 Songshan North Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 9 Courtyard, Shenglong Tianhui (Zhu Tun South 1st Street), No. 126-74 Songshan North 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: Potato, Dried Green Beans, Chai Gong Chicken.
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: Zhengzhou
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 9 Courtyard, Shenglong Tianhui (Zhu Tun South 1st Street), No. 126-74 Songshan North Road
- Popular dishes: Potato, Dried Green Beans, Chai Gong Chicken, Thin seaweed strips, Chinese cabbage
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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.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Chai Gong ChickenChai Gong Chicken is a dish made with native chickens, typically using male chickens with firm meat. After blanching, it's stewed with ginger slices and green onions, allowing the chicken to absorb flavor while staying tender. Some recipes add soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar, then slowly simmered until the broth thickens.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a common vegetable with翠绿色 leaves and a crisp texture. It is typically cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing to preserve its natural flavor, and can also be paired with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato vermicelli is a dish made from sweet potato starch, typically soaked in warm water and stir-fried or simmered with vegetables, meat, or tofu. Minimal seasoning highlights the chewy texture of the noodles and the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
Radish SlicesRadish slices are made by cutting white radish into thin pieces and preparing them through blanching, dressing, or stir-frying. Main ingredient is white radish, with optional seasonings like garlic, cilantro, and soy sauce.
Tofu SkewersFried or grilled tofu skewers made from soft tofu cut into small pieces and threaded onto bamboo sticks, with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.