Dongchuan Restaurant (Civil Aviation Community Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
230 meters east of the south gate of Buildings 7–12, Minhang Community
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 230 meters east of the south gate of Buildings 7–12, Minhang Community. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Promoting Tofu, Twice-Cooked Pork, Kung Pao Chicken.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Taiyuan
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: 230 meters east of the south gate of Buildings 7–12, Minhang Community
- Popular dishes: Health-Promoting Tofu, Twice-Cooked Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Squirrel Fish, Sour Cabbage Fish
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Dishes
Health-Promoting Tofu养生豆腐 is made from soft tofu, goji berries, red dates, and yam. Tofu is cubed and stewed with ingredients to blend nutrients, resulting in a soft texture and light broth.
Twice-Cooked PorkStir-fried pork is a traditional dish made primarily with pork. The pork is first boiled and sliced, then stir-fried with ingredients such as garlic chives and doubanjiang until the edges of the meat slices curl slightly and turn an appealing reddish-brown.
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.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.