Man Ling Congee Shop (Xinyi Street Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 36-31, Jianbei Branch Road 8
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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. 36-31, Jianbei Branch Road 8. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasure Prosperity Laba Porridge, Handmade Pork Buns, Thumb-shaped Pan-fried Buns.
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: Chongqing
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 36-31, Jianbei Branch Road 8
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Prosperity Laba Porridge, Handmade Pork Buns, Thumb-shaped Pan-fried Buns, Manling Steamed Dumplings, Osmanthus Cake
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Dishes
Eight Treasure Prosperity Laba PorridgeBaba Gu Fu Laba Porridge is a traditional Chinese rice porridge made with eight ingredients: glutinous rice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, and coix seed. All ingredients are washed, soaked, then slowly simmered until soft and thick.
Handmade Pork BunsHandmade small meat buns with a thin dough made from flour, filled with seasoned pork and scallions, crafted by hand and steamed until tender. The skin is thin, the filling generous, and the texture soft with succulent meat.
Thumb-shaped Pan-fried BunsThumb-sized pan-fried buns filled with pork and cabbage, made from flour dough. The bottom is pan-fried until golden and crispy, while the top remains soft. Seasonings like ginger, scallions, and soy sauce enhance the flavor.
Manling Steamed DumplingsManling Steamed Dumplings are made with high-quality flour for the wrappers, and the filling is carefully prepared using fresh meat and vegetables. Steam cooking preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients. The wrappers are thin yet resilient, and the filling is deliciously juicy.
Osmanthus CakeOsmanthus cake is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice flour and osmanthus flowers. The ingredients are mixed together and steamed during preparation, resulting in a fragrant aroma of osmanthus and a soft, sticky texture.
Corn and Pumpkin PorridgeCorn and pumpkin porridge is a comforting dish made with fresh corn kernels, pumpkin chunks, and rice. The preparation is simple: first, cook rice into porridge, then add corn kernels and pumpkin pieces to simmer together until the ingredients are tender and the porridge becomes smooth and thick. This porridge has a golden color and emits a subtle aroma of pumpkin.
Century Egg and Pork PorridgePreserved egg and lean pork congee is a traditional Chinese porridge dish, primarily made with preserved eggs, lean pork, and rice. The method involves cooking rice into a porridge, then adding pre-prepared preserved eggs and lean pork, continuing to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Century Egg Chicken PorridgeCentury egg chicken congee is based on rice, with chopped chicken breast and diced century eggs added. After slow simmering, the rice becomes soft and the ingredients blend together to form a thick, rich porridge.
Chicken and Mushroom CongeeChicken and mushroom rice porridge made with rice, sliced mushrooms, and cooked chicken, slowly simmered until the rice is soft and the broth thick. Main ingredients: rice, fresh mushrooms, and chicken breast or thigh meat.
Fish Slice PorridgeFish slice porridge uses fresh fish slices and rice as main ingredients. Rice is cooked into a thin porridge, then fish slices are added and gently simmered. Fish is usually marinated to remove fishy smell and enhance flavor. The porridge is smooth and the fish slices are tender.