Xiao Lin Skewers (Mengzhuiwan Street Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.1
No. 6, Mengzhuiwan East Street, Annex 15
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. 6, Mengzhuiwan East Street, Annex 15. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sichuan Skewers, Potato, Wide Rice Noodles.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 6, Mengzhuiwan East Street, Annex 15
- Popular dishes: Sichuan Skewers, Potato, Wide Rice Noodles, Pork Tetra, Hot Pot Noodles
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Dishes
Sichuan SkewersSichuan skewers are a dish where various ingredients are threaded onto bamboo skewers and cooked in a spicy and numbing broth. Main ingredients include beef, lamb, chicken, tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms, chosen according to personal preference. To prepare, cut the ingredients into pieces, thread them onto skewers, then boil them in a spicy and numbing broth. Dipping sauce can be added when eating.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Hot Pot NoodlesHot pot rice noodles are made primarily from rice noodles, softened with hot water and cooked in a hot pot. Common ingredients include beef, pork, vegetables, bean sprouts, and tofu, simmered in a special hot pot base or clear broth.
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.
Special Spicy Brain SlicesSpecial spicy brain dish made with pig brain, seasoned with chili, Sichuan pepper, and doubanjiang, then simmered using a steaming method. Pig brain is cleaned, stir-fried in hot oil with seasonings, then slowly cooked in broth to absorb flavors.
Pork腰片Tripe is sliced thin from pig or lamb kidneys, marinated with wine, ginger, then quickly blanched or briefly fried, and stir-fried with葱姜蒜、辣椒 for a flavorful dish.