Zhi Guang Yuan (West Street Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Ground-floor Commercial Unit, No. 62, Huangcun West Street
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 Ground-floor Commercial Unit, No. 62, Huangcun West Street. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Fu Pork Strips, Classic Sauce-Braised Torn Chicken, Creamy Milk Yogurt.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Ground-floor Commercial Unit, No. 62, Huangcun West Street
- Popular dishes: Kung Fu Pork Strips, Classic Sauce-Braised Torn Chicken, Creamy Milk Yogurt, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Fried Pork Strips
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Dishes
Kung Fu Pork StripsKung Fu meat strips is a dish made from pork tenderloin, sliced into strips, marinated, then stir-fried or braised until tender. Finished with a thickened sauce, it emphasizes precise heat control and seasoning for a smooth texture and rich flavor.
Classic Sauce-Braised Torn ChickenShredded chicken made from chicken legs, blanched and torn into strips, then simmered with sauce to absorb flavor. Key ingredients include chicken thigh, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, doubanjiang, and cooking wine, slowly stewed to infuse rich savory taste.
Creamy Milk YogurtNai Pi Zi Yogurt is a dairy dish primarily made from fresh milk and yogurt starter. The preparation involves heating the milk to an appropriate temperature, adding the yogurt starter, mixing thoroughly, and allowing it to ferment until it sets, forming a thick layer of cream on the surface. It has a delicate texture and a rich yogurt flavor.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Crispy Fried Pork StripsDry-fried pork meatballs is a traditional dish, primarily made with minced pork and tofu. The preparation involves mixing the pork mince with seasonings, then adding crumbled tofu and stirring to form a filling. Next, the mixture is shaped into small balls and deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. Finally, the meatballs are removed from the oil and drained before serving.
Beef Strips with LentilsBeef and string beans is a dish primarily made with string beans and beef. The string beans are sliced and stir-fried together with beef strips, typically seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. It is quickly stir-fried to maintain the tenderness and texture of the ingredients.
Braised Beef TripeBā kǒu tiáo is a dish made primarily from pork or beef oral tissues, blanched and deodorized, then marinated and stir-fried quickly or simmered slowly to achieve a tender, elastic texture.
Steamed glutinous rice cakeZeng Gao is a traditional Chinese dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and red dates. The preparation involves soaking the glutinous rice, steaming it until cooked, then mixing it with red dates and steaming again in a zeng (a traditional steaming vessel) until the rice and dates are fully blended, resulting in a soft, sticky, and sweet texture.
Spicy Pork Vermicelli in Clay PotStewed minced pork with rice noodles is a delicacy made primarily from fine rice noodles and minced pork, combined with适量 vegetables and slowly cooked in a clay pot. First, the rice noodles are boiled to about 70-80% doneness, then stir-fried minced pork, vegetables, and seasonings are added, and simmered over low heat until the sauce thickens and the noodles fully absorb the rich meat flavor.
Premium Roast DuckPremium roast duck is made from tender ducks, carefully marinated and cooked using a unique roasting technique, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat with a bright red color.
Shrimp Fried NoodlesShrimp fried疙瘩 is a dish primarily made with wheat dumplings and fresh shrimp. The preparation involves boiling the wheat dumplings to about 80% doneness, then stir-frying them with cooked shrimp and vegetables until well combined, finally adding seasonings and stir-frying until evenly blended.
Belle's Grilled MeatBelle Ye's grilled meat is primarily made with high-quality meats, usually lamb or beef. The meat is first marinated and then slowly grilled over a specific heat until it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Spices can be added during the process to enhance the flavor.
Sour Stir-fried AlfalfaSour Stir-fried Alfalfa is a dish made primarily with alfalfa (a vegetable), cooked with vinegar and other seasonings. To prepare it, wash and cut the alfalfa into segments, stir-fry until just cooked through, then add vinegar and minced garlic, quickly stir-frying until well combined to achieve a tangy and refreshing flavor.