Laochujia Restaurant
老厨家
A time-honored restaurant run by the descendants of Zheng Xingwen, the creator of guobaorou. It serves authentic old-style sweet and sour guobaorou.
Guobaorou was created in the late Qing dynasty at the residence of the Harbin circuit intendant (daotai). The court chef Zheng Xingwen made it to entertain foreign guests. Laochujia is run by his descendants and has several branches across the city. The branch near Central Avenue is the most convenient for visitors, with a retro decor. The signature old-style guobaorou is crispy outside, tender inside, and sweet and sour. The menu also includes other Northeast dishes, such as liu rou duan (sweet and sour pork slices) and braised pork belly. The average spend is about CNY 100. Expect queues at mealtimes during holidays, so it's a convenient choice after strolling Central Avenue.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30–21:00
Nearby sights
- Central Street (Zhongyang Dajie)
- Harbin New Synagogue
- Zhaolin Park (Ice Lantern Fair)
- Hongzhuan Street Morning Market
- Songhua River & Flood Control Monument
- Stalin Park
- Saint Sophia Cathedral
- Chinese Eastern Railway Park & Binzhou Railway Bridge