Hao Zao Tou Iron Pot Stew (Ningshan Middle Road Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
No. 62 Ningshan Middle Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shenyang, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 62 Ningshan Middle Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hickory Mushroom, Soft Tofu, Stroll Chicken.
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: Shenyang
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 62 Ningshan Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Hickory Mushroom, Soft Tofu, Stroll Chicken, Corn, Stupid Goose
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Dishes
Hickory MushroomHazel mushroom is a dish primarily made with hazel mushrooms, usually cooked together with meats such as chicken or pork. In the preparation process, the hazel mushrooms are first cleaned and then stewed with the meat until the ingredients are fully blended and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Soft TofuSoft tofu dish made with嫩豆腐, boiled in water to preserve its delicate texture. Enjoy with scallions and soy sauce, or add shrimp, eggs, or greens for enhanced flavor.
Stroll ChickenStroll Chicken is a dish made primarily from free-range chicken, typically marinated with wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings before stir-frying or stewing.辅料如葱、姜、蒜、辣椒 may be added for rich flavor.
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.
Stupid GooseA Chinese dish made with tender goose meat slowly stewed with aromatics like scallions, ginger, garlic, and star anise, resulting in richly flavored, fall-off-the-bone meat.
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.
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.
Loofah StripsLoofah strips are a dish made primarily from young loofah. Peel and slice the loofah into long strips, then blanch or stir-fry to maintain its crisp texture. Season simply with garlic and green onions, or add a touch of soy sauce or salt for flavor.
Black FishMain ingredient is black fish, sliced or whole, cooked by steaming, braising, or boiling. Commonly paired with ginger, garlic, scallions, and chili to enhance flavor.