Zhonggao Xinjiang Cuisine (Longtan Branch)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.4
Jia No. 8, Longtan Road
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 Jia No. 8, Longtan Road. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Junggar Yogurt, Cabbage Stir-Fried with Naan, Milk Tea.
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: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: Jia No. 8, Longtan Road
- Popular dishes: Junggar Yogurt, Cabbage Stir-Fried with Naan, Milk Tea, Steak Hand-Roasted Rice, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken
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Dishes
Junggar YogurtZungharian yogurt is a drink made from milk fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Main ingredients include fresh milk and a lactic acid starter. Milk is heated, cooled to the right temperature, mixed with the starter, fermented in a constant temperature environment for several hours, then chilled to set.
Cabbage Stir-Fried with NaanCabbage stir-fried with naan is a specialty dish, primarily made with fresh cabbage and crispy naan. To prepare, wash and shred the cabbage, and cut the naan into pieces. Then, stir-fry the cabbage in a hot oil pan until half-cooked, add the naan pieces, and continue stir-frying until golden and crunchy. Finally, season with salt and seasoning, stir well, and serve.
Milk TeaMilk tea, a popular beverage made from tea combined with milk or non-dairy creamer. Typically using black or green tea as the base, it is boiled and sweetened with an appropriate amount of sugar, then mixed with milk and stirred evenly. The texture is smooth, with a harmonious blend of tea and milk aroma, beloved by people of all ages.
Steak Hand-Roasted RiceLamb hand-pulled rice features a lamb rack as the main ingredient, paired with rice, onions, carrots, and potatoes. Slow-cooked or braised until tender, the meat infuses the rice with rich flavor, creating a fragrant dish best enjoyed by hand.
Xinjiang Big Plate ChickenXinjiang large plate chicken is a dish made from ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and chili peppers. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with spices, then vegetables like potatoes and chili peppers are added, and it is slowly stewed until fully flavored. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
Xinjiang Lamb SkewersXinjiang lamb skewers, made by cutting lamb with alternating fat and lean into chunks, then threading onto bamboo or metal skewers. During grilling over charcoal, the meat is slowly roasted until charred on the outside and tender inside, while continuously brushing it with a special spice sauce to enhance flavor.
Grilled BunRoast包子 is a specialty noodle dish made with flour as the wrapper and filled with lamb, green onions, and other ingredients, then baked in a tandoor. The skin is golden yellow, crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a fresh, savory flavor and rich aroma.
Shihezi Cold NoodlesShihezi cold noodles are a chilled noodle dish made primarily from flour. The flour is mixed with water to form a dough, which is then repeatedly washed to remove starch, leaving behind gluten. The resulting wheat gluten slurry is steamed into thin sheets, cooled, and sliced into strips. When serving, it is mixed with vinegar, chili oil, garlic paste, sesame paste, cucumber ribbons, and bean sprouts.
Lamb Skewers with Red WillowLamb skewers grilled on tamarisk branches, made from lamb with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat. Slowly roasted over charcoal, the lamb becomes crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy inside, releasing a unique aroma. Combined with the fresh fragrance of the tamarisk branches, this dish offers a distinctive flavor.
Bread-Crusted Lamb LegA dish featuring lamb leg as the main ingredient, coated with breadcrumbs or bread powder and baked. After marinating, the lamb leg is evenly covered with crushed bread and roasted until the crust is crispy and the inside tender. Seasonings like salt, pepper, and herbs may be added to enhance flavor.
Nang Stir-Fried MeatNaan stir-fried with lamb is a dish primarily made with naan and lamb. The naan is cut into pieces and stir-fried together with sliced lamb, along with辅料 such as onions and carrots. It is seasoned and cooked to perfection.