Tai Er Sour Fish (Xi'an Life Feng City Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
Shop No. 6003A, Sixth Floor, Lifeng City, Intersection of Zhangba East Road and Ziwu Avenue
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 Shop No. 6003A, Sixth Floor, Lifeng City, Intersection of Zhangba East Road and Ziwu Avenue. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Finger Balsamwood Roast Chicken, Ice Cream Glutinous Rice Ball, 18-Second Stir-Fried Fresh Pork Liver.
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: Xi'an
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Shop No. 6003A, Sixth Floor, Lifeng City, Intersection of Zhangba East Road and Ziwu Avenue
- Popular dishes: Five-Finger Balsamwood Roast Chicken, Ice Cream Glutinous Rice Ball, 18-Second Stir-Fried Fresh Pork Liver, Finger-Licking Fried Wings, Finger-Licking Chicken Wings
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Dishes
Five-Finger Balsamwood Roast ChickenFive-Finger Balsamwood Roast Chicken is a dish made with fresh chicken and seasoned with Five-Finger Balsamwood. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a rich aroma and unique herbal flavor.
Ice Cream Glutinous Rice BallIce cream zongzi is made by frying glutinous rice balls until crispy outside and chewy inside, then filling them with ice cream for a sweet treat that combines cold and hot flavors. Main ingredients include glutinous rice flour, oil, and ice cream. The dough is formed into small balls, deep-fried until golden, then cooled before adding ice cream.
18-Second Stir-Fried Fresh Pork LiverFresh pork liver sliced and stir-fried for 18 seconds with green onions, ginger, garlic, and cooking wine, resulting in tender, crisp, and fragrant texture.
Finger-Licking Fried WingsSpicy fried wings are a deep-fried dish made with chicken wings, marinated and coated in starch or batter before frying until golden and crispy on the outside while tender inside.
Finger-Licking Chicken WingsFinger-Licking Chicken Wings is a popular dish made from chicken wings marinated and then fried or grilled, served with a sweet and spicy sauce for an irresistible flavor.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Dry-Loaded Rice Noodles with ShrimpDry tossed rice noodles with shrimp features fresh shrimp and rice noodles, soaked and mixed with cooked shrimp, seasoned and stir-fried without broth for rich flavor and texture.
Sichuan Boiled BeefSichuan-style boiled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage, prepared by high-heat stir-frying followed by boiling. Thinly sliced beef is first stir-fried at high heat to lock in its juices, then simmered with broth and vegetables until tender, preserving the beef's fresh and tender texture.
Boneless Chicken FeetBoneless chicken feet, made from fresh and tender chicken feet carefully deboned and marinated with a special seasoning. During cooking, the chicken feet fully absorb the essence of the seasonings, presenting an appealing color and aroma. The finished product has a chewy and smooth texture, making it a delicious snack perfect for leisure time.
Pickled Pepper Stir-Fried Fresh PorkFresh pork stir-fried with pickled peppers and garlic. Bright red in color, tender in texture, with a strong spicy flavor and the distinctive sour aroma of pickled peppers.
Sweet RiceSweet rice is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice. During preparation, an appropriate amount of sugar and other seasonings are added, and after steaming, the glutinous rice becomes soft, sticky, and sweet, offering a uniquely delightful texture.
Old Jar Sichuan-style Fish in Sour Cabbage SauceOld jar sour cabbage fish features tender fish meat and pickled sour cabbage as main ingredients, carefully cooked with various spices and seasonings. The fish is smooth and tender, the sour cabbage is refreshingly tangy, and the broth is rich and flavorful—a traditional dish that excels in color, aroma, and taste.
Crispy Pepper and Century EggCrispy chili egg is a dish made primarily with small preserved eggs, enhanced with crispy chili peppers and spices. After peeling, the preserved eggs are cut into bite-sized pieces and stir-fried together with the crispy chilies until fragrant and the outer surface of the eggs turns slightly golden brown.
Homemade Fish Balls with LoofahHomemade fish balls stewed with loofah, mainly made from fish meat, loofah, and scallions. Fish meat is minced and mixed with seasonings to form balls, then boiled together with blanched loofah slices. The broth is clear and fresh, with a smooth, tender texture.
Self-Service Flower TeaA beverage made by freely combining dried flowers and tea leaves, such as chrysanthemum, rose, jasmine, goji berries, green or oolong tea, brewed hot or cold for a refreshing, sweet-scented drink with health benefits.
Custom Tea DrinksA self-selected tea drink is made by choosing tea leaves or tea broth according to personal preference, using ingredients like tea, water, and optional add-ins such as honey, lemon, or fruit. Brew the tea with hot water, add flavorings to taste, mix well, and enjoy.
Cheesy Spicy ShrimpFresh large shrimp are fried and stir-fried with spicy sauce and melted cheese. The shrimp is tender and juicy, coated with rich cheesy flavor and spicy sauce, delivering a delicious aroma and complex taste.
Mustard Shrimp BallsMustard Shrimp Balls is a dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient, seasoned with mustard sauce. The shrimp are carefully prepared to maintain their tender texture, then paired with a unique mustard dressing that adds a spicy and refreshing flavor to the dish.
Crispy Egg Soft Glutinous Rice BallsEgg-crusted glutinous rice balls are made from glutinous rice flour, with the outer layer coated in egg liquid and deep-fried until golden and crispy, while the inside remains soft and chewy. To prepare, mix glutinous rice flour with water to form a dough, shape it into small portions, flatten them, then fry in hot oil until the surface becomes crispy. Next, pour egg liquid over them and continue frying to create a thin, crispy egg crust on the outside.
Lime Sweet and Sour ShrimpFresh shrimp is marinated and quickly stir-fried with lime juice, sugar, and salt. The dish features a refreshing taste with balanced sweet and sour flavors and a bright lime aroma.