Water Basin Lamb (Andong Street Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 127 Andong Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, 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 No. 127 Andong Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: High-quality Pig's Tripe Soup, Cold-Mixed Lamb Head Meat, Cold-mixed羊肚.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 127 Andong Street
- Popular dishes: High-quality Pig's Tripe Soup, Cold-Mixed Lamb Head Meat, Cold-mixed羊肚, Moon-shaped Pastry, Boiled Lamb in Water Basin
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Dishes
High-quality Pig's Tripe SoupA soup made with high-quality pig's tripe, simmered with ginger and scallions, seasoned simply with salt and pepper for a clear, fresh flavor.
Cold-Mixed Lamb Head MeatCold-mixed lamb head meat is a cold dish featuring lamb head as the main ingredient. After boiling, the lamb head is deboned and sliced, then mixed with scallions, ginger, cilantro, and seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and garlic paste.
Cold-mixed羊肚Cold-mixed lamb stomach is a chilled dish made primarily from cleaned and blanched lamb stomach, sliced or shredded and mixed with garlic, green onions, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Moon-shaped PastryA traditional Chinese pastry made from flour and filled with sweet fillings like red bean or nuts, shaped like a crescent and fried or baked until crispy.
Boiled Lamb in Water BasinWater盆羊肉 is a dish primarily made with mutton, typically using lamb leg or lamb belly meat. The meat is cut into pieces and stewed together with ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and cooking wine until the meat becomes tender. After cooking, the mutton is placed in clear broth and served with accompaniments like vermicelli, cilantro, and garlic chives, resulting in a dish with clear soup and succulent mutton.
Baked flatbreadBaozi is a Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, water, and yeast. It is prepared by mixing the dough, allowing it to ferment, rolling it out, and then baking it. After baking, the baozi has a golden, crispy crust and a soft, flaky interior.
Offal SoupOffal is a traditional dish made primarily from sheep organs, including sheep heart, liver, lungs, and stomach. These ingredients are carefully cleaned and prepared, then simmered with spices until fully cooked and infused with the broth, resulting in a rich and nutritious flavor.
Mutton Clear SoupMutton clear soup is made by stewing mutton with water. Ginger slices and green onions are added to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma, while carrots or white radish may be included to boost freshness. The broth is clear, the meat tender, preserving the original flavor of mutton.
Lamb LiverLamb liver, made primarily from fresh lamb liver, carefully processed and cooked with appropriate seasonings. It has a golden yellow color, a tender texture, and is rich in nutrition.
PeanutsPeanut M is a simple and popular snack made primarily from peanuts. The preparation typically involves washing and drying the peanuts, then slowly frying them in hot oil over low heat until golden and crispy. Finally, salt or other seasonings can be sprinkled on for added flavor.
Stir-fried Eggs with Garlic GreensGarlic chives stir-fried with eggs is a home-style dish using garlic chives and eggs as main ingredients. Cut garlic chives into segments, scramble eggs and set aside. Heat oil in a pan, first cook the eggs, then stir-fry the garlic chives, and finally mix in the eggs until well combined.
Luxury Lamb Water Bowl Steamed BreadLuxury lamb water bowl steamed bread is made by slow-cooking fresh lamb, lamb bones, and various spices, paired with specially made fermented dough. The broth is rich, the meat is tender, and the flavor is unique.