Old Iron Barbecue (Yuzhong Chengben Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.2
No. 1013, East Section of Gaodian Road, Xipu Town, 1st Floor
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 1013, East Section of Gaodian Road, Xipu Town, 1st Floor. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato Slices, Signature Garlic Fried Eggplant, Roasted Brain Dish.
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: Chengdu
- Category: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 1013, East Section of Gaodian Road, Xipu Town, 1st Floor
- Popular dishes: Potato Slices, Signature Garlic Fried Eggplant, Roasted Brain Dish, Grilled Crucian Carp, Beef
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Dishes
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Signature Garlic Fried EggplantFresh eggplant slices are deep-fried and stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and sugar for a savory, aromatic dish.
Roasted Brain DishRoasted brain dish made with pig or cow brain, cleaned, marinated with seasonings, then grilled in oven or over charcoal. Ginger, scallion, and garlic are commonly added for flavor.
Grilled Crucian CarpRoasted crucian carp is a dish featuring crucian carp as the main ingredient. The fish is cleaned, scored on both sides, marinated with salt and cooking wine, then grilled in an oven or over charcoal until fully cooked and tender.
BeefBeef dishes are primarily made with high-quality beef and prepared using cooking methods such as stewing, boiling, and stir-frying. During the cooking process, seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns can be added according to taste, allowing the beef to fully absorb the aromas of the seasonings for a tender and juicy texture.
CornCorn is a common ingredient that can be cooked in various ways, such as boiling, grilling, or stir-frying. When boiled, keeping the husks intact imparts a subtle fragrance to the corn. Grilled corn develops a slightly charred surface, offering a unique smoky flavor. Stir-fried corn is often paired with pine nuts and carrots, creating a colorful dish with rich textures and flavors.
Scallion-flavored Tiao PiA Chinese cold dish made with konjac skin and scallions, offering a crisp texture and aromatic flavor.
Scallion-flavored Tofu SkinA Chinese home-style dish made with tofu skin and scallions, stir-fried to a savory, fragrant finish.
Lotus Root SlicesLotus root slices are made from fresh lotus roots, washed and sliced, then combined with seasonings such as garlic and chili peppers, and cooked by stir-frying or served cold. The dish showcases the natural white color of the lotus root slices, offering a crisp and tender texture—making it a refreshing home-style delicacy.
Sautéed Crucian Carp on Iron PlatePan-fried crucian carp is a dish primarily made with crucian carp. After being cleaned and marinated with seasonings, the fish is cooked on a preheated iron plate until thoroughly done and coated with a delicious crispy aroma. It is typically prepared together with辅料 such as ginger slices, scallion segments, and garlic paste to enhance the flavor.