Northeast Iron Pot Stew (Gao Jiao Lane Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 345 Gaojiao Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, 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. 345 Gaojiao Lane. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Yuan Rice, Potato, Wide Rice Noodles.
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: Kunming
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 345 Gaojiao Lane
- Popular dishes: Three-Yuan Rice, Potato, Wide Rice Noodles, Pork Ribs, Radish Strips
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Dishes
Three-Yuan RiceA classic home-style dish made with rice stir-fried with chicken, ham, and egg, offering a rich and savory flavor.
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.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Radish StripsRadish丝 is a dish made primarily from white radish, sliced thin after peeling. It can be blanched or mixed directly. Common methods include cold mixing, stir-frying, or making soup, often seasoned with garlic, sesame oil, vinegar, and salt, and sometimes paired with other vegetables or meat.
Fried tofu pouchTofu puffs are made primarily from tofu, deep-fried until the surface turns golden and develops bubbles. The outer skin is crispy while the inside remains soft and tender, making it suitable to be enjoyed with various seasonings or sauces.
Green BeansGreen beans are a common vegetable, primarily made from green beans, usually blanched or stir-fried. Garlic and ginger can be added during cooking, and it pairs well with meat or tofu.
Stewed Chicken in Iron PotStewed chicken in an iron pot is a dish made with chicken, potatoes, vermicelli, and cabbage, slowly cooked in an iron pot. Main ingredients include whole chicken or pieces, potatoes, vermicelli, scallions, ginger, garlic, and seasonings. First blanch the chicken to remove odor, then add vegetables and cook slowly until tender with rich broth.
ChickenChicken is the main ingredient, typically marinated and then prepared using methods such as pan-frying, stir-frying, boiling, grilling, or stewing. It can be cooked together with vegetables, seasonings, and accompaniments. Common dishes include Kung Pao Chicken, White-Cut Chicken, Curry Chicken, and Spicy Chicken.