Xiao E Gu Southeast Asian Tea House (University Town Branch)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Beiting Plaza, University Town (Next to Dashixiong Restaurant)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Guangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Beiting Plaza, University Town (Next to Dashixiong Restaurant). It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Tom Yum Spicy Hot Pot, Curry Bread Chicken.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Guangzhou
- Category: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Beiting Plaza, University Town (Next to Dashixiong Restaurant)
- Popular dishes: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Tom Yum Spicy Hot Pot, Curry Bread Chicken, Pork and Basil Fried Rice, Pork Fried Rice with Thai Basil
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Dishes
Tom Yum Seafood SoupTom Yum Goong is a Thai soup featuring a rich broth simmered with aromatic ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. It includes seafood like shrimp, crab sticks, and fish slices, seasoned with lime juice and fish sauce for a tangy and spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite.
Tom Yum Spicy Hot PotTom Yum Hot Pot is an innovative dish blending Thai flavors with Chinese hot pot style. Ingredients include shrimp, squid, mushrooms, tofu skin, vegetables, and vermicelli. Sauté lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chili, ginger, and garlic, then add broth and cook ingredients. Finish with Tom Yum sauce.
Curry Bread ChickenCurry breaded chicken made with chicken coated in breadcrumbs, fried or pan-fried, then simmered in curry sauce. Crispy outside, tender inside, with rich curry flavor infused with spices.
Pork and Basil Fried RicePork and basil fried rice is made with rice, pork slices, Thai basil leaves, garlic, and chili. Stir-fried for a spicy, aromatic flavor.
Pork Fried Rice with Thai BasilA Thai dish featuring minced pork stir-fried with Thai basil and served over rice, known for its aromatic and spicy flavor.
Thai Grilled Pork NeckThai grilled pork neck features marinated pork neck meat, seasoned with fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, chili, lemongrass, and coconut sugar, delivering authentic Southeast Asian flavors. Perfectly grilled to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Thai Green Lemon TeaThai Green Lemon Tea is a beverage made primarily with fresh green lemons and selected tea leaves. The preparation is simple: slice fresh green lemons and steep them together with tea leaves. Once the tea aroma and the refreshing citrus flavor of the lemon have fully blended, it is ready to enjoy.
Shrimp Pineapple Fried RiceShrimp pineapple fried rice features rice stir-fried with shrimp, squid, crab sticks, and pineapple chunks. Cook rice first, then add seafood and pineapple, finish with seasoning and thickening for a rich flavor.
Fried Large Chicken Leg RiceA savory dish featuring a large fried chicken leg served over rice, crispy on the outside and juicy inside.- Stir-Fried Water Spinach with GarlicA stir-fried vegetable dish made with water spinach and garlic, known for its fresh taste and strong garlic aroma.
Shrimp ChipsShrimp chips are made primarily from shrimp paste, which is mixed, pressed into sheets, and then dried. They have a transparent color, a crispy texture, and a rich shrimp aroma. To cook, simply fry the shrimp chips in hot oil until they expand and change color, then remove and drain before enjoying.
Flying Heaven Green VegetableFetian Tongcai is made with water spinach as the main ingredient, combined with garlic and chili, stir-fried quickly to retain its crisp texture, bright green color, and fresh taste.