Xiangfa Old Kitchen
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.4
No. 57, Wuhua Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Harbin, 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 No. 57, Wuhua 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: Harvest Vegetable Medley, Shredded Potatoes, Spicy Pepper and Dried Tofu.
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: 3.4
- Address: No. 57, Wuhua Street
- Popular dishes: Harvest Vegetable Medley, Shredded Potatoes, Spicy Pepper and Dried Tofu, Dry-Fried Silkworm Pupae, Braised Pork Elbow
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Dishes
Harvest Vegetable MedleyHarvest vegetables mainly consist of seasonal vegetables like carrots, green peppers, potatoes, corn, and beans, sliced and stir-fried with a little oil and seasonings to preserve their natural flavors.
Shredded PotatoesShredded potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them into thin strips, then stir-frying with oil. Typically, garlic and chili are added to enhance the aroma, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Spicy Pepper and Dried Tofu尖椒干豆腐 is a dish primarily made with dried tofu and green chili peppers. The dried tofu is cut into strips or cubes, and the green chilies are sliced or chopped. Both ingredients are stir-fried together. Typically, the dried tofu is blanched first to remove any odor, then stir-fried with the green chilies and seasoned with appropriate seasonings until fully flavored.
Dry-Fried Silkworm PupaeDry-fried silkworm pupae is a Chinese dish featuring silkworm pupae as the main ingredient, stir-fried in oil until the surface is slightly crispy, then seasoned with chili, scallion, ginger, and garlic.
Braised Pork ElbowBraised pork knuckle is a dish primarily made with pork knuckles. After blanching and slow stewing until tender, it is pan-fried or braised to achieve a slightly charred surface, then reduced to concentrate the flavors. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender meat that falls off the bone, and rich flavor without being greasy.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Sichuan Boiled FishSichuan-style boiled fish is a dish primarily made with fish meat and garnished with bean sprouts, greens, and other vegetables. The fish is sliced thinly, marinated with egg white and starch, then cooked together with the vegetables in a rich broth. Finally, hot oil is poured over it, and spices such as Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers are sprinkled on top.
Spicy Pickled TurnipSpicy turnip dish is a stir-fry featuring turnip as the main ingredient, cooked with chili, garlic, and ginger. Sliced or shredded turnip is quickly stir-fried to retain its crisp texture, then seasoned and served promptly.
Stir-Fried Bean SproutsStir-fried bean sprouts is a home-style dish using mung bean sprouts as the main ingredient, typically stir-fried quickly with garlic and scallions in hot oil. The cooking process preserves the crisp and tender texture of the sprouts without adding excessive seasonings.
Garlic and Vermicelli Bok ChoyStir-fried baby bok choy with garlic and vermicelli is a dish featuring tender baby bok choy, delicate vermicelli noodles, and fragrant garlic. The preparation involves soaking the vermicelli until soft, washing and halving the baby bok choy, mixing it with garlic and seasonings, then steaming until cooked through—resulting in a dish rich in garlic aroma and refreshingly crisp texture.