Zao Zuo Small Pot Steamed Pancake (Weiqu North Street Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
200 meters north of Chang'an Hotel on Weiqu North Street, Weiqu Subdistrict (300 meters north from Exit A of Aerospace City Station, Xi'an Metro Line 2)
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 200 meters north of Chang'an Hotel on Weiqu North Street, Weiqu Subdistrict (300 meters north from Exit A of Aerospace City Station, Xi'an Metro Line 2). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeastern Large Cold Dish, Family Feast Stew with Flatbread, Large Mixed Cold Dishes.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: 200 meters north of Chang'an Hotel on Weiqu North Street, Weiqu Subdistrict (300 meters north from Exit A of Aerospace City Station, Xi'an Metro Line 2)
- Popular dishes: Northeastern Large Cold Dish, Family Feast Stew with Flatbread, Large Mixed Cold Dishes, Beef Stew with Flatbread, Special Family Feast Stew with Flatbread
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Dishes
Northeastern Large Cold DishNortheastern large plate cold dish is a mixed salad featuring various cooked foods and vegetables, including cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, seaweed threads, tofu skin, and egg skin, seasoned with garlic, cilantro, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Family Feast Stew with FlatbreadA hearty stew combining pork, beef, chicken, tofu, vermicelli, and cabbage, served with flatbread for a rich, comforting meal.
Large Mixed Cold DishesA large platter of cold dishes made with various cooked foods and fresh vegetables, commonly including cucumber, carrot, tofu skin, seaweed, bean sprouts, and木耳, which are blanched or boiled, sliced or shredded, then mixed with seasonings.
Beef Stew with FlatbreadA hearty dish featuring tender beef and flatbread simmered together in a savory broth, often with onions and potatoes.
Special Family Feast Stew with FlatbreadA hearty stew featuring pork, tofu, vermicelli, cabbage, and mushrooms, served with flatbread for a rich, comforting meal.
Special Pork Ribs and Flatbread StewSpecial spare ribs stewed with flatbread, featuring marinated pork ribs cooked slowly with potatoes and green beans, while the flatbread is baked on the pot's edge until crispy outside and soft inside, absorbing the rich broth flavor.
Special Pork Rib Chicken Hand Stew with FlatbreadA hearty dish featuring pork ribs, chicken hands, and flatbread simmered together for rich flavor and tender texture.
Special Slow-Cooked Goose with FlatbreadA hearty dish featuring slow-cooked goose with flatbread, seasoned with savory herbs and vegetables.
Special Soy Sauce Braised Catfish Hot PotThe Special Soy Sauce Braised Catfish Hot Pot is a stew dish featuring river catfish (also known as longsnout catfish) as the main ingredient. Key components include cleaned catfish pieces, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The basic preparation involves pan-frying the fish pieces until slightly golden, then placing them in a pot with aromatics like scallions, ginger, and garlic. A special sauce made from fermented soybean paste, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar is added, followed by broth or water. The dish is brought to a boil over high heat, then simmered over medium-low heat until the fish is tender and infused with flavor, and the sauce thickens. The resulting dish features tender fish with a rich, savory soy sauce aroma.
Spicy Three-Thread Bean Sprout Stir-fryA stir-fried dish of bean sprouts, carrot threads, and green pepper, seasoned with garlic and chili for a spicy kick.
Homemade Braised TofuHomemade tofu made by coagulating soy milk with brine, then marinating in a special brine for unique flavor and smooth texture.
Homemade Pig's GelatinHomemade pigskin jelly is made by cleaning, blanching, and boiling pork skin, then cooling it to solidify. Cut the skin into strips or slices, simmer slowly in water with ginger and cooking wine until gelatin dissolves, strain, pour into containers, and chill to form a translucent gel.
Stewed Buns in Iron PotA traditional Chinese home-style dish where buns are steamed in an iron pot, resulting in a slightly crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior.
Sesame Sauce NoodlesSesame sauce noodles is a dish primarily made with rice noodles and sesame paste. The rice noodles are boiled and then rinsed with cold water to maintain their chewy texture. A sauce is prepared by mixing sesame paste with minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, which is then poured over the noodles. Finally, chopped green onions and chili oil are sprinkled on top.