Old Zhu Barbecue (Yongkang Road Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.8
No. 20, Yongkang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 20, Yongkang Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ceiling Fried Rice Noodles, Yunnan-style Fried Rice Noodles, Grilled Beef Tendon.
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: Kunming
- Category: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 20, Yongkang Road
- Popular dishes: Ceiling Fried Rice Noodles, Yunnan-style Fried Rice Noodles, Grilled Beef Tendon, Roasted Potato and Zucchini Platter, Roasted Pig's Feet
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Dishes
Ceiling Fried Rice NoodlesA stir-fried rice noodle dish made with eggs, vegetables, and ham, known for its savory flavor and smooth texture.
Yunnan-style Fried Rice NoodlesA Yunnan specialty dish made by stir-frying rice noodles with vegetables, meat, and spicy seasonings for a flavorful, slightly spicy taste.
Grilled Beef TendonGrilled beef tendons is a dish primarily made with beef tendons. To prepare it, the beef tendons are first marinated to absorb flavor, then placed on a grill and slowly roasted over moderate heat. When the surface is slightly charred and the inside remains tender, it is served with a specially prepared seasoning to enhance its rich flavor.
Roasted Potato and Zucchini PlatterA platter of roasted potatoes and zucchini, seasoned and served hot for a savory, satisfying dish.
Roasted Pig's FeetRoast pig trotters are made by blanching and marinating pig feet, then roasting them in an oven or over charcoal. The feet are cleaned and hair removed, then seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions before high-heat roasting to achieve a crispy skin and tender meat.
Grilled SausageGrilled sausage made from pork filling in a pig intestine, with a crispy exterior and juicy interior, often served with garlic chili sauce or sweet soy sauce.
Grilled TilapiaGrilled tilapia is a dish made primarily with tilapia. The fish is cleaned, marinated, then grilled in an oven or over charcoal until fully cooked. Common marinades include ginger, scallions, garlic, and soy sauce, with some recipes adding chili and lemon juice for extra flavor.
Roast PigeonRoast pigeon is a dish made primarily with pigeon, marinated and then baked in an oven or over charcoal. The pigeon is typically cleaned, gutted, and marinated with seasonings to infuse flavor before roasting, resulting in a crispy skin and tender meat.
Grilled Yellow CroakerGrilled yellow croaker is a dish made from fresh yellow croaker, marinated and then grilled in an oven or over charcoal. It's typically seasoned with ginger slices, green onions, and cooking wine, resulting in tender meat with a slightly crispy skin.
Crispy Pork Intestine HeadA dish made from pork intestines, marinated and deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy while the inside remains tender and flavorful.
Spicy Stir-Fried SnailsSpicy stir-fried snails is a dish primarily made with snails as the main ingredient. Typically, the snails are cleaned and then stir-fried together with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and scallions. During preparation, it's essential to remove the snail's internal organs and thoroughly wash them to ensure a fresh and clean taste. Finally, seasonings such as soy sauce, cooking wine, and salt are added to enhance the rich flavor.
Spicy Beef CubesSpicy beef cubes is a dish made from tender beef cut into small pieces and stir-fried with various spices and chili peppers. It has a bright red color, a tender and juicy texture, and a rich spicy flavor—making it an excellent side dish for rice.