Ilanlou (Nongke Yuan Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 5 Zaojunmiao Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, 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. 5 Zaojunmiao Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yilan Roasted Lamb Ribs, Lanzhou Lamian, Lanzhou Sweet Fermented Barley.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 5 Zaojunmiao Road
- Popular dishes: Yilan Roasted Lamb Ribs, Lanzhou Lamian, Lanzhou Sweet Fermented Barley, Lanzhou Nianpi, Hand-held Lamb
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Dishes
Yilan Roasted Lamb RibsIlan grilled lamb chops are marinated with Ilan spices and slow-roasted to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior.
Lanzhou LamianLanzhou hand-pulled noodles, featuring handmade noodles served in a rich beef broth, topped with sliced beef, green onions, yellow beansprouts, and white radish, presenting an enticing combination of color, aroma, and flavor.
Lanzhou Sweet Fermented BarleyLanzhou Sweet Fermented Food is a traditional fermented dish from Lanzhou, Gansu, made from barley or rice. After soaking and steaming, yeast or sweet starter is added to ferment, converting starch into sugar for a unique sweet and slightly sour taste. It has a semi-solid texture, soft consistency, and a subtle wine aroma.
Lanzhou NianpiLanzhou Nianpi is a specialty snack from Northwest China, made primarily with wheat flour-based nianpi, accompanied by ingredients such as gluten, cucumber strips, and bean sprouts, and seasoned with vinegar, chili oil, sesame paste, and other condiments mixed together.
Hand-held LambHand-grabbed mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, typically using tender leg or back meat. The preparation involves cleaning and cutting the mutton into pieces, then marinating it with spices before cooking it using specific methods such as boiling, steaming, or roasting until the meat becomes tender and juicy. It is commonly enjoyed by tearing it apart with hands, often accompanied by dipping sauces to enhance the flavor.
Xinjiang Big Plate ChickenXinjiang large plate chicken is a dish made from ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and chili peppers. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with spices, then vegetables like potatoes and chili peppers are added, and it is slowly stewed until fully flavored. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
Braised Lamb with Radish SoupClear stewed mutton and radish soup uses lamb and white radish as main ingredients. After blanching the lamb to remove odor, it's simmered with radish, ginger, and scallions in water until tender and translucent, yielding a clear broth with a fresh taste.
Roasted Lamb LegRoast lamb leg is made primarily from fresh lamb legs, which are marinated and then roasted in an oven or over charcoal. Common seasonings used during marination include salt, cumin, chili powder, and garlic, allowing the meat to absorb rich flavors. During roasting, the leg is turned frequently until the surface becomes crispy and golden, while the inside is fully cooked.
Premium Lamb NeckPremium lamb neck is selected, blanched to remove odor, then stewed with scallions, ginger, star anise and other spices until tender and flavorful, preserving the fresh taste of mutton.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Homemade YogurtHomemade yogurt is a dairy product made primarily from milk and yogurt starter. The preparation method is simple: first heat the milk to an appropriate temperature, then mix in the yogurt starter evenly, and finally place it in a保温 container for fermentation. Once it has set, it is ready to enjoy.