April Apricot Blossom (Xinhua Road Store)
冀菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 287-5 Xinhua Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shijiazhuang, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 287-5 Xinhua Road. It is a 冀菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Seafood Tofu Delight, Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Farmhouse One-Pot Meal.
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: Shijiazhuang
- Category: 冀菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 287-5 Xinhua Road
- Popular dishes: Seafood Tofu Delight, Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Farmhouse One-Pot Meal, Boneless Nostalgic Sour Cabbage Fish, Jujube Pancake
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Dishes
Seafood Tofu DelightA dish featuring tender tofu with shrimp, squid, and crab sticks, gently cooked in a savory broth for a delicate flavor.
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
Farmhouse One-Pot MealFarmhouse One-Pot is a traditional rural dish primarily made with pork, potatoes, green beans, and corn. The preparation involves placing these ingredients along with seasonings into a pot and slow-cooking them, allowing the flavors to blend thoroughly and create a rich, layered taste.
Boneless Nostalgic Sour Cabbage FishA tender fish dish made with boneless fish fillets and sour cabbage, simmered in a spicy-sour broth for a nostalgic taste.
Jujube PancakeA traditional Chinese pastry made from jujubes and flour, shaped into pancakes and cooked by frying or baking, offering a sweet and soft texture.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Sichuan Pepper ChickenHua Jiao Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, scallions, and other spices. The chicken is marinated, then stir-fried with fried Sichuan peppercorns and chili to absorb their numbing flavor and aroma.
Steamed Seasonal Vegetables with GarlicStir-fried seasonal vegetables with garlic is a dish featuring fresh seasonal vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, and carrots, steamed with minced garlic. Wash, cut, arrange on a plate, sprinkle with garlic, and steam until tender.
Sour Stir-Fried Egg with Wood Ear MushroomsSweet and sour wood ear is a home-style dish made primarily with beef tenderloin, eggs, scallions, ginger, and other ingredients. The preparation involves slicing the meat, marinating it, mixing it with beaten egg liquid, stir-frying, and finally adding vinegar and soy sauce for seasoning. Scallions and ginger are sprinkled just before serving.
Iron Pot JiangtuA Sichuan dish made with Jiangtu fish slow-cooked in an iron pot, featuring rich flavor and spicy aroma.
Corn and Red Date Pan-Fried CakeA sweet and savory Chinese pastry made with cornmeal, red dates, and flour, pan-fried until golden brown for a crispy exterior and soft interior.