Qin Ji Laotun Iron Pot Stew (Songyuan Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 73, Songyuan 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. 73, Songyuan 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: Potato, 猪排骨锅, Corn.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 73, Songyuan Street
- Popular dishes: Potato, 猪排骨锅, Corn, Braised Beef Tendon and Brain in Iron Pot, Tendon and Brain Hot Pot
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Dishes
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.
猪排骨锅猪排骨锅以猪排骨为主要食材,搭配土豆、胡萝卜等蔬菜,加入适量水和调味料,慢火炖煮至肉质软烂。通常使用砂锅或电锅烹饪,使食材充分融合,汤汁浓郁。
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Braised Beef Tendon and Brain in Iron PotNingtoubanlao iron pot stew is a炖 dish primarily made with beef tendons, tripe, and beef brisket, accompanied by side ingredients such as potatoes, vermicelli, and Chinese cabbage, slowly simmered in an iron pot.
Tendon and Brain Hot PotGintoubana锅 is a hot pot dish made primarily with beef tendons and beef brain, simmered with various spices and vegetables. The beef tendons become tender and soft after stewing, while the beef brain is smooth and delicious. Combined with an array of vegetables and spices, the broth is rich and nutritious.
Glass noodlesGlass noodles are a type of strip-shaped food primarily made from starch, commonly using sweet potato starch, potato starch, or mung bean starch. The process involves mixing starch with water to form a paste, steaming it until cooked, cutting it into strips, and then drying it by sun or machine. Before cooking, they need to be soaked in warm water and can be prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing.
Chicken Wing Root Hand PotA hearty dish made with chicken wing roots, potatoes, and vermicelli, simmered in a savory sauce for rich flavor.
Flower-shaped steamed bunBaozi is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, crafted through steps such as fermentation, kneading, and rolling. Its surface features a spiral pattern, with a soft texture and distinct layers.
Carp Hot PotA hearty dish made by stewing fresh carp with tofu, vermicelli, and cabbage in a rich broth, resulting in tender fish and flavorful soup.