Dazao Tai Hot Pot (Mazhai Store)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.4
80 meters southeast of the intersection of Xueyuan Road and Guangming Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Zhengzhou, 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 80 meters southeast of the intersection of Xueyuan Road and Guangming 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: 东北蘑菇, Fried Wheat Gluten, Hot Pot Bamboo Shoots.
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: 3.4
- Address: 80 meters southeast of the intersection of Xueyuan Road and Guangming Road
- Popular dishes: 东北蘑菇, Fried Wheat Gluten, Hot Pot Bamboo Shoots, Corn Dumplings, Freshly Slaughtered Farm Goose
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Dishes
东北蘑菇东北蘑菇是一道以新鲜蘑菇为主要食材的菜肴,通常选用当地产的野生或栽培蘑菇,搭配猪肉片、葱姜蒜等辅料,经炒制而成。制作时先将蘑菇洗净切片,与肉片一同下锅翻炒,加入适量酱油、盐和少许水焖煮片刻,使味道融合。
Fried Wheat GlutenFried wheat gluten is a popular Chinese vegetarian dish made by deep-frying wheat gluten until crispy, often used in soups or stir-fries.
Hot Pot Bamboo ShootsHot pot bamboo shoots are made from fresh bamboo shoots, cleaned and sliced or cut into segments for boiling in hot pot. They absorb the broth's flavor and have a crisp, tender texture.
Corn DumplingsCorn pot stickers are a Chinese snack made with corn kernels and pork, seasoned and wrapped in dough, then pan-fried until the bottom is golden and crispy while the inside remains juicy.
Freshly Slaughtered Farm GooseThis dish uses free-range farm geese, slaughtered upon order to ensure fresh meat. The main ingredient is a whole goose, supplemented with basic seasonings like ginger, scallions, and garlic. The basic preparation involves cutting the cleaned goose into pieces, blanching in boiling water to remove gaminess, then stewing with seasonings until the meat becomes tender and flavorful. No complex spices are added during cooking to highlight the natural taste of the goose.
Sweet RadishSweet and spicy fish cake is a beloved delicacy made primarily from fish paste and starch. The preparation involves mixing the ingredients, shaping them, and then frying until golden and crispy on the outside. The finished product boasts an appealing color and offers a satisfying texture—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Mung Bean NoodlesMung bean noodles are thin, smooth noodles made from mung bean flour and wheat flour, typically served with simple seasonings or in soups.
Chinese chrysanthemum greensGai lan, using fresh gai lan as the main ingredient, is prepared through simple cooking techniques to preserve its original flavor as much as possible. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or cold mixing, aiming to highlight gai lan's unique fragrance and texture.
Crab StickCrab sticks are imitation crab meat products made primarily from fish paste, featuring a bright color and tender texture. They are commonly stir-fried, simmered in soup, or grilled with other seafood or vegetables.
Daylily FlowersYellow chives are dried plant flowers, primarily made from yellow chives (scientific name: Hemerocallis citrina), harvested and then sun-dried or oven-dried. To prepare, they are typically soaked first, then stir-fried with other ingredients such as shredded meat, eggs, and wood ear mushrooms, or used in soups to enhance the aroma and texture of the dish.