Halal Silk Road Restaurant Gourmet (Yanta West Road Branch)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.6
Dayanta Tongyifang, Yan塔 West Road, Qujiang New District, Shops S203, S204, and S205
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If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Dayanta Tongyifang, Yan塔 West Road, Qujiang New District, Shops S203, S204, and S205. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kazakh Salty Milk Tea, Big Plate Chicken, Milk Tea.
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: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: Dayanta Tongyifang, Yan塔 West Road, Qujiang New District, Shops S203, S204, and S205
- Popular dishes: Kazakh Salty Milk Tea, Big Plate Chicken, Milk Tea, Handmade Original Yogurt, Hand-held Lamb
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Dishes
Kazakh Salty Milk TeaKazakh salty milk tea is a traditional beverage of the Kazakh people in Xinjiang, made by boiling brick tea, milk, and salt. It has a savory and rich flavor, often served with flatbread or dairy snacks.
Big Plate ChickenDa Pan Ji is a dish primarily made with chicken, potatoes, and noodles. Chicken is cut into pieces and stewed with spices and seasonings, along with diced potatoes, until fully flavored. Finally, cooked noodles are mixed with the stewed chicken and potatoes to absorb the rich broth.
Milk TeaMilk tea, a popular beverage made from tea combined with milk or non-dairy creamer. Typically using black or green tea as the base, it is boiled and sweetened with an appropriate amount of sugar, then mixed with milk and stirred evenly. The texture is smooth, with a harmonious blend of tea and milk aroma, beloved by people of all ages.
Handmade Original YogurtHandmade plain yogurt made from fresh milk through lactic acid fermentation. No sugar or additives added, preserving the natural flavor and nutrients of milk. Thick, white, and smooth texture.
Hand-held LambHand-grabbed mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, typically using tender leg or back meat. The preparation involves cleaning and cutting the mutton into pieces, then marinating it with spices before cooking it using specific methods such as boiling, steaming, or roasting until the meat becomes tender and juicy. It is commonly enjoyed by tearing it apart with hands, often accompanied by dipping sauces to enhance the flavor.
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.
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.
Spicy麻 ChickenSpicy麻 chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken and seasoned with Sichuan pepper, green onion, ginger, and other ingredients. The chicken is carefully prepared to ensure a tender texture, then drizzled with a specially crafted spicy麻 sauce, making the entire dish rich in numbing and fragrant flavors with a unique taste.
Lamb Skewers with Red WillowLamb skewers are made by threading meat (such as lamb or beef) onto red willow branches and grilling over charcoal. During the grilling process, the aroma of the red willow infuses into the meat, adding a unique flavor.
Fried Meat NoodlesFried meat noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with noodles and pork. The pork is sliced thinly, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then mixed with cooked noodles and vegetables or other ingredients, and seasoned with调味料 to create a flavorful dish.
Flavorful Stir-Fried NaanFlavor stir-fried naan is a dish primarily made with naan, typically stir-fried with vegetables like onions, green peppers, and carrots, along with meat such as beef or lamb. Cut naan into pieces, heat oil in a pan, sauté spices, then add main and side ingredients, stir well, and season.
Flavorful Lamb LegA flavorful lamb leg dish made by marinating and roasting premium lamb leg, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior with aromatic spices.
Lamb in NaanLamb and naan is a specialty dish from Xinjiang, primarily made with lamb and naan. The preparation typically involves cutting tender, slow-cooked lamb into pieces, serving it with baked or fried naan, and drizzling it with rich lamb broth so the naan fully absorbs the flavorful sauce, creating a unique texture.