Xihe Ya Ju
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.2
Southwest corner of the intersection of Ritang North Road and Ritang East Road (northeast corner of Ritang Park)
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 Southwest corner of the intersection of Ritang North Road and Ritang East Road (northeast corner of Ritang Park). It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Harmony Roast Duck, Cumin Lamb, Dry-Fried Button Mushrooms.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Ritang North Road and Ritang East Road (northeast corner of Ritang Park)
- Popular dishes: Harmony Roast Duck, Cumin Lamb, Dry-Fried Button Mushrooms, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices
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Dishes
Harmony Roast DuckHarmony Roast Duck is made from a whole duck, marinated and roasted in a hanging oven. The skin is crispy while the meat is tender, typically served with thin pancakes, sweet bean sauce, scallions, and cucumber strips.
Cumin LambCumin lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb, seasoned with cumin powder and garnished with cilantro. The lamb is sliced, marinated with cumin and other seasonings, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil until cooked through, and finally sprinkled with cilantro for added aroma.
Dry-Fried Button MushroomsDry-fried button mushrooms is a Chinese dish made with button mushrooms, chili peppers, and seasonings, stir-fried quickly in hot oil. It has a fresh and slightly spicy flavor, highlighting the mushroom's natural taste.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Stir-Fried BroccoliStir-fried broccoli is a dish made primarily with fresh broccoli. The preparation method is simple: first wash and cut the broccoli into small florets, then quickly stir-fry in hot oil, add salt and minced garlic for seasoning, and cook until the broccoli is tender.
Cashew Chicken with PeanutsCashew Kung Pao Chicken is a Chinese dish made with chicken breast, cashews, dried chilies, and green onions. Chicken cubes are marinated in wine and starch, then stir-fried with chili and onion, finished with a sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, starch, and water, and mixed with cashews.
Blueberry YamBlueberry yam is a dessert made primarily from yam and blueberry sauce. The preparation typically involves steaming the yam until tender, mashing it into a paste, mixing in an appropriate amount of sugar to taste, shaping it into desired forms, and finally drizzling with blueberry sauce for both decoration and flavor.
Crab Meat Lion's Head MeatballsCrab meat lion's head is a traditional famous dish primarily made with pork and crab meat. The preparation involves mincing pork, mixing it with crab meat and crab roe, adding seasonings, stirring thoroughly, shaping into large meatballs, then slowly stewing in rich broth until fully cooked. The meat is tender and the broth is rich and flavorful.
Ya Ju Mixed VegetablesYaju mixed vegetables is a cold dish made primarily from fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and wood ear mushrooms. After blanching or soaking, they are drained and mixed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and chili oil for a refreshing, layered taste.
Freshly Squeezed JuiceFreshly squeezed juice is a beverage made by directly pressing fresh fruits through a juicer, primarily using seasonal fruits such as oranges, apples, watermelons, and pineapples. No sugar or preservatives are added during preparation, preserving the natural flavor and nutritional content of the fruits.
Duck Frame SoupDuck frame soup is a soup made primarily from duck bones, simmered with water. Typically, the duck frames are blanched to remove any odor, then combined with辅料 such as ginger slices and scallions in a pot and slowly stewed over low heat to create a rich broth that fully releases the nutrients from the duck bones.