Old Northwest Halal Restaurant (Meilin Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 3-19 Lantian Lüdu Jiayuan, Meilin Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenzhen, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 3-19 Lantian Lüdu Jiayuan, Meilin 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: Big Plate Chicken, Hand-grabbed Lamb Ribs, Candied Sweet 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: Shenzhen
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 3-19 Lantian Lüdu Jiayuan, Meilin Road
- Popular dishes: Big Plate Chicken, Hand-grabbed Lamb Ribs, Candied Sweet Potato, Signature Old Yogurt, Xinjiang Noodles with Sauce
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Dishes
Big Plate ChickenDa Pan Ji is a dish primarily made with chicken, potatoes, and noodles. Chicken is cut into pieces and stewed with spices and seasonings, along with diced potatoes, until fully flavored. Finally, cooked noodles are mixed with the stewed chicken and potatoes to absorb the rich broth.
Hand-grabbed Lamb RibsHand-grabbed lamb ribs is a dish primarily made with lamb ribs, typically using fresh lamb rib or leg ribs. After marinating, the meat is roasted or stewed until fully cooked. The lamb has a firm texture and tender flavor, which can be eaten by hand, either with seasonings or dipping sauces.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Signature Old YogurtA traditional fermented yogurt made from fresh milk, known for its rich texture and balanced acidity, often enjoyed with honey or fruit.
Xinjiang Noodles with SauceXinjiang mixed noodles is a dish made with hand-pulled noodles as the main ingredient, combined with stir-fried beef or lamb, onions, carrots, and other vegetables, then seasoned with soy sauce, salt, chili oil, and other condiments. The noodles are chewy, the ingredients are rich, and the flavor is robust.
Desert Lamb RibsDelicious lamb ribs marinated with special spices and grilled to perfection, offering a rich, savory flavor.
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.
Grilled Chicken CartilageRoasted chicken cartilage is primarily made from chicken cartilage, marinated and then grilled in an oven or over charcoal. Chicken cartilage is rich in collagen, offering a crispy texture with chewiness, a slightly charred outer layer, and a juicy interior.
GrilledBarbecue is a cooking method that involves skewering ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood onto bamboo sticks and heating them over charcoal or an electric grill until cooked. Main ingredients include beef, pork, chicken, lamb, tofu, green peppers, and corn, while common seasonings are salt, soy sauce, cumin, and chili powder.
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.
Qingke NoodlesQingke noodles are a cold dish made from Qingke flour, served with vegetables and a tangy sauce, popular in Northwest China.