Si Xiang Yuan (Ru An Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
Building 1, No. 8 Courtyard, Fuyi Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Building 1, No. 8 Courtyard, Fuyi Street. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Fragrant Crawfish in Brine, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Changde Beef Noodles.
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: Beijing
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: Building 1, No. 8 Courtyard, Fuyi Street
- Popular dishes: Fragrant Crawfish in Brine, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion, Changde Beef Noodles, Sxiangyuan Red-Braised Softshell Turtle, Pork Rib and Yam Stew
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Dishes
Fragrant Crawfish in BrineStinky mandarin fish is made from fresh mandarin fish, fermented after salting and seasoning. The fish develops a unique flavor through days of腌制, then cooked by frying or braising with ginger, garlic, and green onions.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Changde Beef NoodlesChangde beef rice noodles is a Hunan regional specialty made with rice noodles, slow-cooked beef, and beef bone broth. Key ingredients include fresh rice noodles, beef, beef bones, spices, and garnishes like bean sprouts and green onions. The broth is simmered for hours, then noodles and sliced beef are added, topped with green onions and bean sprouts.
Sxiangyuan Red-Braised Softshell TurtleMade with turtle as the main ingredient, combined with ham, chicken, mushrooms, and colored with red yeast rice. Slow-cooked in high-quality broth for a bright red color, tender turtle, and rich sauce.
Pork Rib and Yam StewPork ribs and yam stew is a dish featuring pork ribs and yam as main ingredients. After blanching, the ribs are simmered with yam until tender, creating a rich, savory broth. Ginger slices and scallions may be added for aroma and to reduce odor.
Spicy Pepper and Century Egg MixLai Jiao Pidan is a dish primarily made with preserved eggs and green peppers. The preparation involves roasting the green peppers until their skins turn blackened, peeling them, then placing them together with the preserved eggs into a mortar. Seasonings are added, and the mixture is crushed with a pestle until the ingredients are thoroughly blended, resulting in a unique texture and flavor.
Stone-ground TofuStone-ground tofu is a soy-based product made by soaking soybeans, grinding them into pulp, filtering the mixture, boiling it, and then adding a coagulant. The traditional method uses a stone mill to grind the beans, preserving the rich soy aroma and delicate texture. The finished product is white or slightly yellow, with a soft, elastic consistency.
Clay Pot Rock ShellfishClay pot rock shell fish is a dish featuring rock shell fish as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is placed in a clay pot with ginger slices and green onions, then slowly stewed over low heat until the flesh is tender and the broth rich.
Stinky TofuStinky tofu is a traditional snack whose main ingredient is tofu. Through a special fermentation process, the tofu develops a unique smell and taste. The fermented tofu blocks are usually deep-fried until golden and crispy, then served with seasonings.
Spicy Pork Stir-FryStir-fried pork with chili peppers is a home-style dish made primarily from pork and chili peppers. The method involves slicing the pork thinly, cutting the chili peppers into segments, stir-frying the pork until it changes color, then adding the chili segments and continuing to stir-fry. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stirred evenly to complete.
Squid and Tree Mushroom on Iron PlateSizzling squid with tree mushrooms is a dish featuring fresh squid and tree mushrooms. Sliced squid and mushrooms are quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate with seasonings, ensuring tender squid and flavorful mushrooms.