Najia Lou Shaanxi Cuisine Restaurant (Xuanwu Road Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.4
1st Floor, Shangpin Yayuan, West End of Xuanwu Road (near Huiren Hospital)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 1st Floor, Shangpin Yayuan, West End of Xuanwu Road (near Huiren Hospital). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Pork with Chili, Squirrel Fish.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 1st Floor, Shangpin Yayuan, West End of Xuanwu Road (near Huiren Hospital)
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Pork with Chili, Squirrel Fish, Salted Pepper Mushrooms, Yinghu Selenium-rich Big Carp
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Dishes
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Spicy Pork with ChiliSpicy stir-fried pork with peppers is a Chinese home-style dish using pork and chili as main ingredients. Pork, usually belly or lean meat, is sliced thin or julienned; chili, often green or red pepper, is cut into pieces. First, pork is stir-fried to release oil, then chilies are added and cooked until just done. Seasoning completes the dish. Simple preparation, precise heat control.
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.
Salted Pepper MushroomsBlack pepper salt mushrooms is a dish primarily made with fresh mushrooms, seasoned with black pepper and salt. After washing, the mushrooms are simply prepared, mixed evenly with black pepper and salt, then cooked to bring out the tender texture of the mushrooms and the crispy flavor of the seasoning.
Yinghu Selenium-rich Big CarpA large carp from the selenium-rich waters of Yinghu, steamed with ginger, scallions, and garlic to preserve its tender texture and natural selenium benefits.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Najia's First-Class FreshA dish featuring fresh fish fillets steamed with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in a tender, delicate texture and clear, savory broth.
Najia's Braised Pork RibsA traditional dish made by slow-cooking pork ribs with various spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Old Jar Sichuan Pickled Vegetable Fish NoodlesA fusion dish combining tender fish with classic old jar pickled vegetables and noodles, offering a rich, tangy, and savory flavor.
Fennel PancakeA savory pancake made with fresh fennel, eggs, and flour, pan-fried until golden. Popular as a traditional Chinese home-style snack.
Eggplant and Green Bean Stir-FryGreen beans stir-fried with eggplant is a home-style dish made primarily from green beans and eggplant. During cooking, the vegetables are first stir-fried until just cooked through, then seasonings are added and the dish is simmered slowly to allow the flavors to blend fully, resulting in a soft, tender texture and rich, savory taste.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.
Chang'an Gourd ChickenChang'an葫芦 Chicken is a traditional Shaanxi dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated, stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then steamed to absorb flavor. The skin is crunchy and fragrant, while the meat remains tender and juicy.