Lao Bian Dumpling Restaurant
Northeast dumplings, established in 1928, are renowned in Shenyang. The shop's decor features wooden dining chairs with hollowed-out patterns, and accessories often use vibrant Northeast red or solemn Chinese yellow, creating a rustic yet distinctly Northeastern ambiance.
Li Lian Gui Smoked Meat Pancake Shop
In Shenyang, Li Lian Gui Smoked Meat Pancake is a century-old shop, with branches in every corner of Shenyang. The decoration style is also very distinctive. As soon as you enter, you can see big red lanterns and Chinese knots, with blue brick walls everywhere, exuding an antique charm.
Baofayuan Famous Restaurant
Baofayuan was founded in the second year of the Xuantong era and is a genuine century-old establishment. During the Republic of China period, it became famous because the young marshal Zhang Xueliang once tasted four dishes here: 'Cabbage Head', 'Stir-fried Kidney', and 'Yellow Cabbage Head', and praised them highly, thus it was called the 'Four Wonders'.
Lao Wang Tou Roast Chicken
The Lao Wang Tou roast chicken in the store is scarce, but it is very famous locally, and people around almost never get tired of eating it. The freshly roasted chicken not only has a shiny skin but also has less fat, and the skin is generally very thin, even those who don't eat the skin will accept it. The ingredients for the roast chicken are all homemade, so it doesn't have a generic taste but can cater to the general palate. Most notably, even the coarse meat like chicken legs and breasts can be flavorful, and the meat is not dry or tough. Have an extra can of beer and enjoy a hearty conversation!
Maji Chicken Rack
Chicken lovers are in for a treat. There are many ways to cook chicken, and all kinds of fried chicken are delicious. Maji Chicken Rack initially became famous for its unique chicken racks. Later, the store was renovated and expanded, adding some other fast food options. There are four ways to prepare the chicken: roasted chicken rack, braised chicken rack, stir-fried chicken rack, and mixed chicken rack. The roasted chicken rack is so crispy that even the bones can be eaten. The fried chicken rack has a slightly sweet taste and a particularly rich flavor, and you can also choose spicy stir-fried. The stir-fried chicken is similar to Cantonese-style salted chicken. The mixed chicken rack is sour and sweet, refreshing, and not greasy.
