Xiayuan Xiao Yan
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Beside the Northeast Gate of Huaya Furniture
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Beside the Northeast Gate of Huaya Furniture. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Noodles, Four Fortune Meatballs, Spicy Pot-Braised Tofu with Leaves.
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: Chongqing
- Category: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Beside the Northeast Gate of Huaya Furniture
- Popular dishes: Cold Noodles, Four Fortune Meatballs, Spicy Pot-Braised Tofu with Leaves, Pork Tetra, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Cold NoodlesCold noodles are a chilled noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, combined with shredded cucumber, shredded carrot, egg skin, and other toppings. The cooked noodles are rinsed with cold or ice water to achieve a smooth texture, then mixed with a seasoned sauce typically made from soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili oil.
Four Fortune MeatballsFour Happiness Meatballs are large pork meatballs made from seasoned pork filling, shaped by mixing and forming, then fried and braised. They have a bright red color and a shape resembling lion heads, hence also known as Braised Lion's Head.
Spicy Pot-Braised Tofu with LeavesDry Pot Thousand Leaf Tofu is a dish primarily made with thousand leaf tofu. To prepare it, the tofu is sliced and stir-fried with ingredients such as pork belly and green and red peppers, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior. Finally, a special dry pot seasoning is added to create a unique 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.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Fried TangyuanDeep-fried glutinous rice balls filled with sweet fillings like red bean or sesame paste, shaped into spheres and fried until golden and crispy. Main ingredients: glutinous rice flour, sweet fillings, and cooking oil.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Fragrant Flavor Spare RibsFragrant Flavor Spare Ribs is a Chinese dish made with pork spare ribs, marinated and then pan-fried or braised. It features a crispy exterior and tender meat with a rich aroma of spices and sauce.
Chicken SoupA soup made primarily with chicken, cooked slowly in water or broth with ginger slices and green onions. Add goji berries, red dates, or yam for richer flavor.