Elephant Kingdom Dai Flavor Dance Restaurant (Jiaoxing Road Branch 3)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 2 Jiaoxing Road (next to Tourism School)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 2 Jiaoxing Road (next to Tourism School). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dai-style Paoluoda, Menghai Roast Chicken, Hand-Grabbed Rice.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 2 Jiaoxing Road (next to Tourism School)
- Popular dishes: Dai-style Paoluoda, Menghai Roast Chicken, Hand-Grabbed Rice, Lemon Salad, Lemon Chicken with Spicy Sauce
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Dishes
Dai-style PaoluodaA traditional Dai ethnic dessert from Yunnan, made with glutinous rice flour wrapped around coconut, peanuts, and brown sugar, then steamed in banana leaves for a soft, sweet taste.
Menghai Roast ChickenMenghai roasted chicken is a dish made from a whole chicken, marinated and grilled over charcoal. Key ingredients include chicken, spices, and seasonings like ginger, garlic, chili, lemongrass, and lime leaves. The chicken is marinated, then slowly roasted over charcoal until the skin is golden and crispy, with tender, juicy meat inside.
Hand-Grabbed RiceHand-pulled rice is a dish made from rice, mutton, carrots, onions, and other ingredients. To prepare it, first stew the mutton until tender, then add diced carrots and onions, and cook together with rice to allow the rice to fully absorb the meat's aroma and the vegetables' natural sweetness.
Lemon SaladA refreshing salad featuring fresh lemon as the main flavor, typically mixed with vegetables like cucumber and carrot, seasoned with salt, sugar, garlic, and chili.
Lemon Chicken with Spicy SauceLemon chicken salad is a cold dish made with thigh meat, shredded and mixed with lemon juice, garlic, chili, cilantro, and other seasonings. The balance of sourness and spiciness is key for a refreshing taste.
Stir-fried Water Brake FernA dish made by stir-frying fresh water brake fern with garlic and ginger, resulting in a crisp and refreshing vegetarian side.
Purple Rice Pineapple RiceA flavorful dish made with purple rice, pineapple chunks, carrots, and peas, stir-fried to perfection for a sweet and tangy taste.
Lemongrass Grilled FishLemongrass-grilled fish is a dish featuring fish meat as the main ingredient, grilled with lemongrass. After marinating, the fish is roasted together with lemongrass until golden and crispy, releasing a unique aroma.
Golden Fried PigskinA Chinese dish made by frying pork skin until golden and crispy, known for its crunchy texture and savory flavor.
Black Beef JerkyBlack beef jerky is a traditional Chinese snack made from air-dried or sun-dried beef strips, known for its chewy texture and savory flavor.