Xiao Lou Restaurant (Halal Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.8
30 meters south of Hualian Shopping Mall, No. 12 Nan Dajie
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, 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 30 meters south of Hualian Shopping Mall, No. 12 Nan Dajie. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Catfish with Garlic, Rolling Fruit Delight, Braised Catfish with Small Building Blocks.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: 30 meters south of Hualian Shopping Mall, No. 12 Nan Dajie
- Popular dishes: Braised Catfish with Garlic, Rolling Fruit Delight, Braised Catfish with Small Building Blocks, Xiaolou Jiaoliu Roupian, Pan-Seared Beef Strips
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Dishes
Braised Catfish with GarlicCatfish chunks are stir-fried with garlic and simmered with seasonings until tender, resulting in soft fish meat with rich garlic flavor.
Rolling Fruit DelightXiaolou Juan Guo is a dish made by wrapping fresh fruits and jam in thin pancakes, using flour, eggs, and water for the batter, along with seasonal fruits like apples, bananas, and strawberries, plus honey or jam. Slice or dice the fruits, mix with jam, then wrap in the pancake—serve chilled or at room temperature.
Braised Catfish with Small Building BlocksSmall楼块烧鲶鱼 is a dish featuring catfish as the main ingredient, paired with small楼块 (a local specialty, possibly tofu or similar). The catfish is cut into pieces and stewed together with the楼块 in a pot with seasonings until tender, allowing the fish to absorb the rich flavors and the楼块 to soak up the broth.
Xiaolou Jiaoliu RoupianXiaolou Jiaoliu Roupian is a traditional Chinese dish made with pork slices, paired with scallions, ginger, and garlic. It is prepared by first frying and then stir-frying, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a delicious flavor.
Pan-Seared Beef StripsBeef slices are a dish made primarily from beef, prepared by marinating, stewing, and pan-frying. The beef strips are tender and juicy, paired with a rich sauce that gives them an appealing color.
Crispy Fried Tofu with Sweet and Sour SauceJiao Liu Ge Zhi is a Chinese dish featuring tofu as the main ingredient. Tofu strips are coated in starch paste, deep-fried until crispy, then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce to coat evenly. Proper heat control ensures a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Stir-fried TripeTripe is a traditional dish primarily made from pork or lamb stomach. During preparation, the tripe is sliced into thin strips and quickly stir-fried at high heat to cook it thoroughly while maintaining its tender texture. Seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic can be added during the process to enhance flavor.
Beef PattyBeef patties are primarily made from ground beef, onions, eggs, flour, and seasonings. After mixing, the ingredients are shaped into patties and cooked by frying or baking until fully done. Salt and pepper are typically added during preparation to enhance flavor.
Scallion Stir-Fried LambScallion stir-fried lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb and scallions. The preparation involves slicing the lamb, stir-frying it together with sliced scallions, and quickly cooking it with seasonings until done.
Sour Stir-Fried Egg with Wood Ear MushroomsSweet and sour wood ear is a home-style dish made primarily with beef tenderloin, eggs, scallions, ginger, and other ingredients. The preparation involves slicing the meat, marinating it, mixing it with beaten egg liquid, stir-frying, and finally adding vinegar and soy sauce for seasoning. Scallions and ginger are sprinkled just before serving.
Sour Stir-fried AlfalfaSour Stir-fried Alfalfa is a dish made primarily with alfalfa (a vegetable), cooked with vinegar and other seasonings. To prepare it, wash and cut the alfalfa into segments, stir-fry until just cooked through, then add vinegar and minced garlic, quickly stir-frying until well combined to achieve a tangy and refreshing flavor.
Sesame Paste FlatbreadSesame paste pancake is a traditional snack made primarily from flour with sesame paste as the filling. It is prepared through steps such as kneading dough, rolling out the皮, wrapping the filling, and pan-frying. The crust turns golden and crispy, while the sesame paste filling emits a rich aroma and offers a complex flavor.