Old Alley (Meibei Lake Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.5
South-side commercial units, Baoyufang Residential Community, Dongcheng South Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at South-side commercial units, Baoyufang Residential Community, Dongcheng South Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mixed Stew, Lotus Root Flour Skin, Huxian Soft Noodles.
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: Xi'an
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: South-side commercial units, Baoyufang Residential Community, Dongcheng South Road
- Popular dishes: Mixed Stew, Lotus Root Flour Skin, Huxian Soft Noodles, Osmanthus Jelly Cake, 特色精品烤鸭
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Dishes
Mixed StewA hearty Chinese stew made with a variety of vegetables, meat, and tofu, simmered in broth for rich flavor and nutrition.
Lotus Root Flour SkinA cold dish made from lotus root starch, known for its smooth and chewy texture, typically dressed with garlic, scallions, chili oil, and other seasonings for a refreshing taste.
Huxian Soft NoodlesHuxian soft noodles are a traditional Shaanxi dish made with hand-rolled wide noodles, served in a savory broth with minced meat and vegetables.
Osmanthus Jelly CakeGuìhuā Liánggāo is a traditional dessert made from glutinous rice flour and sticky rice flour, mixed with water to form a paste, then steamed. After cooling, it's cut into pieces and drizzled with a syrup made from sugar and osmanthus flowers for a fragrant flavor.
特色精品烤鸭特色精品烤鸭选用优质北京填鸭,经过腌制、挂炉烤制等工艺制成。鸭皮酥脆,鸭肉鲜嫩,通常搭配薄饼、甜面酱、葱丝和黄瓜条一起食用。
Qin-Style Chicken NoodlesQin-Style Chicken Noodles features tender chicken and fresh noodles tossed in a spicy, aromatic sauce with garlic and chili oil.
Premium Roast DuckPremium roast duck is made from tender ducks, carefully marinated and cooked using a unique roasting technique, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat with a bright red color.
Old Alley Special Roast DuckA premium Peking duck marinated and roasted in a traditional oven, served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and scallions for a classic Chinese experience.
Fennel PancakeA savory pancake made with fresh fennel, eggs, and flour, pan-fried until golden. Popular as a traditional Chinese home-style snack.
Scallion Stir-Fried LambScallion stir-fried lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb and scallions. The preparation involves slicing the lamb, stir-frying it together with sliced scallions, and quickly cooking it with seasonings until done.
Potato Pancake with Cold NoodlesA Sichuan-style snack made by stir-frying crispy flatbread with cold rice noodles and spicy seasonings.
Crispy EggplantCrispy Eggplant is a Chinese dish made by frying sliced eggplants until golden and crispy, often seasoned with garlic and soy sauce for a savory flavor.