Old Courtyard Leisure Garden Restaurant
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Approx. 50 meters south of the West Gate of Xi'an International Studies University (Chang'an Campus), on the west side of Hanlin 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 Approx. 50 meters south of the West Gate of Xi'an International Studies University (Chang'an Campus), on the west side of Hanlin South Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold-mixed Chenopodium, Fan Bone, Candied Sweet Potato.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Approx. 50 meters south of the West Gate of Xi'an International Studies University (Chang'an Campus), on the west side of Hanlin South Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-mixed Chenopodium, Fan Bone, Candied Sweet Potato, Chao Tuan, Oil Cake
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Dishes
Cold-mixed ChenopodiumCold-mixed gray vegetable is a dish featuring fresh gray vegetable as the main ingredient. After washing and blanching, it's mixed with garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and salt for a crisp, refreshing taste.
Fan BoneFan bones are pork ribs named for their fan-like shape. Main ingredient is pork fan bones, typically blanched then stewed or braised with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and scallions until tender and flavorful.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a dessert dish primarily made with sweet potatoes. The sweet potatoes are peeled, cut into pieces, and deep-fried until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft. Then, they are stir-fried with sugar syrup to coat the surface with a glossy, thread-like sugar crust. Proper temperature control during preparation is essential to ensure the sugar syrup reaches the right consistency for the signature pulling effect.
Chao TuanA traditional Chinese noodle dish made from buckwheat or corn flour, steamed and sliced, typically served with a spicy sour sauce.
Oil CakeOil cakes are made primarily from flour, combined with适量 water and oil, then mixed and kneaded into dough. After flattening and pan-frying, they become golden brown on the surface, crispy and crunchy, while soft and layered inside.
Old Courtyard Stewed Chicken with FlatbreadA hearty dish featuring tender chicken stewed in a rich sauce, served with flatbread that soaks up the flavorful broth.
Cucumber ChickenHulu Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated and then stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then steamed to finish. The result is a dish with a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside.
Bean Sprout and Wheat Gluten Stir-fryA vegetarian dish made by stir-frying bean sprouts and wheat gluten with seasonings, resulting in a crisp and savory flavor.
Chang'an Stewed Three DelicaciesA Chinese stew featuring chicken, shrimp, and fresh mushrooms, simmered in broth for a rich, savory flavor.
Mama FishA Sichuan dish made with fresh fish and spicy seasonings like Sichuan peppercorns and chili, known for its numbing and spicy flavor.