Wang Lao Li Iron Pot Fish (Tongzhou Fruit Garden Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
No. 3, Tongchao Avenue
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 No. 3, Tongchao Avenue. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Belly, Grass Carp, Potato.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 3, Tongchao Avenue
- Popular dishes: Pork Belly, Grass Carp, Potato, Wide Rice Noodles, Dried Green Beans
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Dishes
Pork BellyPork belly is a cut of meat from the pig's abdomen, characterized by alternating layers of fat and lean meat, which gives it the name 'five-layered' or 'five-striped'. Common cooking methods include braising, stir-frying, or stewing. During cooking, the fat melts, resulting in tender meat with an aromatic flavor.
Grass CarpGá fish is a dish primarily made with gá fish, seasoned with common ingredients such as ginger and garlic, and carefully prepared. The typical preparation method includes cleaning the gá fish, preparing the ingredients, and then frying or stewing until the fish is fully cooked and the broth is rich and flavorful.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
江团鱼Jiangtuan fish is a dish made primarily from Jiangtuan fish, seasoned with various spices and cooked using specific methods. The preparation typically involves cleaning the fish, marinating it in a specially prepared sauce, then steaming or braising it, and finally reducing the sauce to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish meat.
Chinese cabbageChinese cabbage is a common vegetable with翠绿色 leaves and a crisp texture. It is typically cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing to preserve its natural flavor, and can also be paired with other ingredients to enhance its taste and texture.
EggplantEggplant is a common vegetable typically sliced into segments or pieces for cooking. Preparation methods include stir-frying, braising in brown sauce, frying, steaming, or stewing, often combined with seasonings such as garlic, ginger, and green onions. It can also be cooked together with meats or soy-based products.
TofuTofu is a food made primarily from soybeans, formed through multiple processes including soaking, grinding, boiling the pulp, and coagulation. It has a white, block-like shape, a delicate texture, a tender taste, and is highly nutritious. It can be used to prepare various dishes such as Mapo Tofu and tofu pudding.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
Stewed Fish in Iron PotStewed fish in an iron pot is a dish made with fish as the main ingredient, combined with various seasonings and spices, slowly simmered in an iron pot. The fish meat is tender, and the broth is rich, fully blending the aroma of the seasonings.