Youth Houhai Restaurant (Changling Tianjie Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.6
4th Floor, East Zone, Longhu Changying Tianjie, No. 1 Changtong Road Courtyard
Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Stewed Beef Brisket with PotatoesPotato stew with beef brisket is a dish primarily made with beef brisket and potatoes. After cutting the beef brisket into pieces and blanching to remove any odor, it is cooked together with potato pieces in a pot along with an appropriate amount of water, soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and other seasonings. It is slowly simmered until the beef becomes tender and the potatoes absorb the flavors.
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.
Braised Fish HeadHome-style fish head is a dish featuring fish head as the main ingredient, typically using fresh bighead or carp heads, seasoned with ginger, scallions, garlic, and simmered slowly in water or broth until tender and flavorful.
Osmanthus-Flavored Roast DuckOsmanthus-flavored roast duck features duck marinated and roasted in a hanging oven, yielding crispy skin and tender meat. Osmanthus is added during roasting to impart a subtle floral aroma, enhancing the dish's flavor complexity.
Braised Old Tofu in SoupStewed old tofu is a dish made by slowly simmering old tofu in broth or water. Main ingredients include old tofu, minced pork or shrimp, and辅料 like green onions, ginger, and garlic. First, the tofu is cut into pieces and blanched to remove odor, then cooked with seasonings in a pot over low heat until it absorbs the flavors.
Old Beijing Crispy MeatballsOld Beijing dry-fried meatballs are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from pork filling and chopped scallions and ginger. The mixture is seasoned, shaped into balls, and deep-fried until the exterior turns golden and crispy. No water is added during preparation—instead, the natural moisture in the meat filling helps form the shape. After frying, the meatballs have a tender and juicy texture.
Old Beijing Osmanthus YogurtOld Beijing osmanthus yogurt is a dessert made from fresh yogurt mixed with osmanthus syrup or dried osmanthus. Main ingredients include yogurt and osmanthus. Mix them evenly, chill, then serve.
Sweet and Sour Pork with PineappleSizzling pork with pineapple is a dish primarily made with pork and pineapple. First, the pork is cut into pieces and marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy; pineapple is also cut into chunks and set aside. Finally, the fried pork and pineapple are stir-fried together and coated with a specially prepared sweet-and-sour sauce to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Youth Mixed SaladYouth salad is a cold dish made primarily with fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, and wood ear mushrooms, blanched or sliced directly and mixed with seasonings. Common dressings include soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil, offering a refreshing taste ideal for summer.
Spicy Chicken with Fresh ChiliesFresh chili chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, fresh chilies, and various spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, and then quickly stir-fried at high heat with fresh chilies to keep the meat tender and juicy, while allowing the flavors of the chilies and spices to fully penetrate, resulting in a bold and distinctive taste.