Qiao Jia Iron Pot Stew (Tai Ao Plaza Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
Unit 10105, South Zone, Building 31, Tai'ao Plaza, Fenghe Road (Opposite the Aquarium)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, 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 Unit 10105, South Zone, Building 31, Tai'ao Plaza, Fenghe Road (Opposite the Aquarium). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Vermicelli, Potato, Dried Green Beans.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: Unit 10105, South Zone, Building 31, Tai'ao Plaza, Fenghe Road (Opposite the Aquarium)
- Popular dishes: Northeast Vermicelli, Potato, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs, Grilled Beef Tendon
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Dishes
Northeast VermicelliNortheastern vermicelli is made from high-quality sweet potatoes and potatoes through multiple processing steps. The noodles are semi-transparent and become smooth and slippery when cooked. They are commonly stewed with pork and pickled cabbage, absorbing the broth thoroughly to create a delicious flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Grilled Beef TendonGrilled beef tendon is a dish primarily made with beef tendon as the main ingredient. To prepare it, the beef tendon is first marinated to enhance its flavor. Then, it is grilled over charcoal or in an oven until the surface is slightly charred and aromatic. Finally, seasonings can be added according to personal taste for seasoning.
Roasted KidneyRoasted offal is a dish made primarily from pig or lamb kidneys, which are marinated and then grilled over charcoal. The kidneys are sliced, seasoned with a special sauce to infuse flavor, then threaded onto bamboo skewers and slowly roasted over charcoal until the surface turns golden and fills the air with aroma.
Grilled Sauce PancakeA Chinese snack made by baking a flatbread brushed with a savory sauce, often with meat or vegetables inside.
Grilled Fragrant Small IntestineA Chinese snack made by grilling seasoned pork small intestine over charcoal, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Vegetable AssortmentVegetable medley is a cold dish primarily made with various vegetables. Common ingredients include cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, and seaweed threads. After blanching or soaking, the vegetables are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with seasonings and tossed together for serving.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet-like food made from soybeans. It is typically produced by heating soy milk until a film forms on the surface, which is then removed and dried either by air or sun. It can be prepared by stir-frying, braising, or used as an outer layer to wrap fillings such as minced meat or vegetables. The texture is chewy and elastic.
Aluminum Foil ClamsSteamed clams wrapped in foil with garlic, ginger, scallions, and chili, seasoned and cooked to perfection.