Old Countryman Restaurant (Jinghai Branch)
其他美食 · ⭐ 4.0
Tianfang South Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Tianfang South Road. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasures Tofu, Farmhouse One-Pot Meal, Kung Pao 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: Tianjin
- Category: 其他美食
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Tianfang South Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasures Tofu, Farmhouse One-Pot Meal, Kung Pao Chicken, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot, Smoked Spare Ribs
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Dishes
Eight Treasures TofuEight Treasures Tofu is a dish made with soft tofu and premium ingredients like mushrooms, shrimp, ham, chicken, bamboo shoots, sea cucumber, abalone, and egg. Tofu is blanched and stir-fried or stewed with other ingredients to absorb their essence, creating a rich flavor.
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.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes, supplemented by ingredients such as pork belly and chili peppers. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes, frying sliced pork belly to render its fat, then adding chili peppers and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant. Finally, the potato slices are stir-fried until cooked through, and chopped green onions are sprinkled on top before serving for added aroma.
Smoked Spare RibsSmoked ribs is a dish made primarily from pork ribs, marinated with seasonings and then smoked to impart a unique smoky aroma. Wood chips or tea leaves are commonly used as smoking agents.
Dumpling SoupGedou soup is a home-style soup dish, primarily made with flour, vegetables, and water or broth. By mixing flour and water into small granules, then boiling them together with vegetables, and finally adding seasonings, the dish is complete.
Tendon and Brain MeatGintoubana is a traditional dish primarily made with beef tendons and beef brain. During preparation, beef tendons are first stewed until tender, then beef brain is gently stirred in to maintain its delicate texture. Finally, appropriate spices and seasonings are added to create a rich and flavorful dish.
Vegetarian DumplingsVegetarian dumplings are a dish made from vegetables. Main ingredients include tofu, carrots, and mushrooms. After being chopped, they are mixed together with an appropriate amount of starch and seasonings, stirred evenly, then shaped into balls and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Dumpling BallsDough balls are a type of pastry made primarily with vegetables. The vegetables are typically chopped and mixed with seasonings, then wrapped in dough and steamed.
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.
Fish Head with FlatbreadFish head with flatbread is a delicacy made from fresh fish head, paired with烙饼 (flatbread), scallions, ginger, and garlic, carefully prepared. The fish head is stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth. The flatbread absorbs the savory broth, making it even more delicious.