Old Courtyard Garden Restaurant (Xinjiamiao Store)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.4
No. 518, Beichen East Road
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 No. 518, Beichen East Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Colorful Glass Noodles, Salted Lamb, Ultimate Drinking Snack.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 518, Beichen East Road
- Popular dishes: Colorful Glass Noodles, Salted Lamb, Ultimate Drinking Snack, Fried Small River Shrimp, Grilled Pork Belly
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Dishes
Colorful Glass NoodlesFive-color cold noodles is a colorful chilled dish, primarily made with rice noodles, cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and egg. The preparation is simple: slice all ingredients into strips, mix with seasonings and rice noodles, then toss well.
Salted LambA simple yet refined Chinese dish featuring lamb seasoned only with salt, highlighting the natural flavor and tenderness of the meat.
Ultimate Drinking SnackThis dish is primarily made with pig ears, cucumber, and peanuts. After being braised, it is sliced and mixed with crushed peanuts. First, boil the pig ears until tender, then mix with cucumber slices and crushed peanuts, adding seasonings and tossing well.
Fried Small River ShrimpFried small river shrimp is a dish made from fresh small river shrimp. After washing and drying, it's marinated with salt and cooking wine, then lightly coated in starch or flour before being fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The exterior is crunchy while the shrimp meat remains tender.
Grilled Pork BellyGrilled pork belly is a dish primarily made with pork belly. To prepare it, the pork belly is sliced, marinated, and then grilled on a rack over moderate heat. It's ready when both sides are golden brown and the edges slightly curl, resulting in tender and juicy meat that can be enjoyed with simple seasonings.
Grilled Beef TendonGrilled beef tendons is a dish primarily made with beef tendons. To prepare it, the beef tendons are first marinated to absorb flavor, then placed on a grill and slowly roasted over moderate heat. When the surface is slightly charred and the inside remains tender, it is served with a specially prepared seasoning to enhance its rich flavor.
Grilled Lamb RibsGrilled lamb chops is a dish made primarily from lamb chops, prepared by roasting. After marinating, the lamb chops are placed on a grill and slowly roasted over moderate heat until the exterior turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy.
Spring Roll in PancakeA Chinese snack made by wrapping various fillings in a thin pancake, often including eggs, scallions, ham, and greens, served with sauce for a savory and satisfying bite.
Qin Pepper Stir-fried Lu Hua ChickenA Chinese dish featuring tender Lu Hua chicken stir-fried with spicy Qin peppers, delivering a rich and aromatic flavor.
Stewed Yellow River Carp in SauceA traditional dish featuring Yellow River carp stewed in a rich sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful fish with a savory aroma.
Shaanxi-style Spicy ChickenA spicy chicken dish from Shaanxi province, made with chicken, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns, known for its bold flavor and fiery heat.