Xinjiang Ili Food City (University Town Branch)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.1
East Gate, Beijing Institute of Economics and Trade Vocational College, Liangxiang University Town, Yangguang South Street
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If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at East Gate, Beijing Institute of Economics and Trade Vocational College, Liangxiang University Town, Yangguang South Street. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Big Plate Chicken, Crispy Fried Mushrooms, Xinjiang Wusu Beer.
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: Beijing
- Category: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: East Gate, Beijing Institute of Economics and Trade Vocational College, Liangxiang University Town, Yangguang South Street
- Popular dishes: Big Plate Chicken, Crispy Fried Mushrooms, Xinjiang Wusu Beer, Fried Fresh Milk, Roasted Lamb Leg
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Dishes
Big Plate ChickenDa Pan Ji is a dish primarily made with chicken, potatoes, and noodles. Chicken is cut into pieces and stewed with spices and seasonings, along with diced potatoes, until fully flavored. Finally, cooked noodles are mixed with the stewed chicken and potatoes to absorb the rich broth.
Crispy Fried MushroomsDry-fried mushrooms are made primarily from fresh mushrooms. After washing and draining, they are coated with a batter or breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. No seasonings are added during preparation, preserving the natural flavor of the mushrooms.
Xinjiang Wusu BeerXinjiang Wusu Beer is an alcoholic beverage made primarily from water, barley malt, hops, and yeast, processed through mashing, fermentation, and filtration. Its production involves malting, mashing, boiling, cooling, fermenting, and aging to create a distinctive flavor.
Fried Fresh MilkFried fresh milk is a dessert made primarily from fresh milk and starch. First, mix fresh milk with an appropriate amount of starch evenly, then cook until thickened and refrigerate until solidified. Next, cut into strips, coat with batter or breadcrumbs, and deep-fry in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Roasted Lamb LegRoast lamb leg is a dish primarily made with lamb leg as the main ingredient. The preparation process mainly includes marinating and roasting steps until the lamb leg turns golden on the outside and the meat becomes tender.
Beef TripeBeef tendon is a dish primarily made from the main large tendons located in the cow's back, which connect and support the entire body's movement muscles. To prepare it, the beef tendon is first cleaned thoroughly, then simmered or pressure-cooked until tender, before being grilled or stir-fried and finally seasoned with spices for added aroma.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Homemade YogurtHomemade yogurt is a dairy product made primarily from milk and yogurt starter. The preparation method is simple: first heat the milk to an appropriate temperature, then mix in the yogurt starter evenly, and finally place it in a保温 container for fermentation. Once it has set, it is ready to enjoy.
Lamb in NaanLamb and naan is a specialty dish from Xinjiang, primarily made with lamb and naan. The preparation typically involves cutting tender, slow-cooked lamb into pieces, serving it with baked or fried naan, and drizzling it with rich lamb broth so the naan fully absorbs the flavorful sauce, creating a unique texture.
Naan Grilled MeatLamb or beef is marinated, placed on naan, and grilled. Key ingredients include lamb or beef, naan, onion, cumin, and chili powder. The meat is cooked through while the naan becomes slightly crispy.
Chicken CartilageChicken cartilage is a dish primarily made from the cartilage part of chickens. To prepare it, first clean the chicken cartilage and marinate it with seasoning to infuse flavor. Then, quickly stir-fry or roast it over high heat until the surface turns golden and crispy, while retaining the chewy texture of the cartilage. Finally, sprinkle with适量香料 to enhance aroma.