Xiu Ma Kitchen (Old Store in Huishang)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
Directly opposite Zhaoshang Marketing Center on Yingbin Road (100 meters west of Xiangdian Hot Spring)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Directly opposite Zhaoshang Marketing Center on Yingbin Road (100 meters west of Xiangdian Hot Spring). It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Country-style Tofu, Fermented Sour Chinese Cabbage, Ningxiang Flower Pork.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Changsha
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: Directly opposite Zhaoshang Marketing Center on Yingbin Road (100 meters west of Xiangdian Hot Spring)
- Popular dishes: Country-style Tofu, Fermented Sour Chinese Cabbage, Ningxiang Flower Pork, Stir-fried Pork Kidney, Gray Soup Tribute Duck
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Dishes
Country-style TofuXiangli Tofu is a home-style dish primarily made with soft tofu, usually paired with minced pork, green pepper, and onion. The tofu is cut into cubes, blanched to remove any odor, then stir-fried together with the seasoned minced pork and vegetables. Finally, a seasoning sauce is added and the dish is simmered to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Fermented Sour Chinese CabbageA traditional Chinese home-style dish made from napa cabbage fermented with salt, resulting in a tangy and crisp texture. Rich in lactic acid bacteria, it aids digestion.
Ningxiang Flower PorkNingxiang flower pork uses lean meat from the unique flower pigs of Ningxiang, Hunan, marinated and stir-fried. Main ingredients include flower pork, garlic, ginger, chili, and other seasonings, cooked quickly in a hot wok to retain tenderness.
Stir-fried Pork KidneyStir-fried猪腰 (pig kidneys) is a Chinese stir-fry dish made with pig kidneys sliced into flower shapes and quickly cooked with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings to maintain the tenderness and texture of the kidneys.
Gray Soup Tribute DuckA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking duck in a special gray broth (filtered ash-infused liquid), resulting in tender meat and a clear, slightly yellowish soup with unique flavor.
Secret-Recipe Braised Beef SteakA premium beef steak marinated and slowly braised in a secret sauce of soy, sugar, and wine, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a glossy red finish.
Spicy and Sour Beef TendonA dish made with beef tendon, stir-fried with chili, vinegar, ginger, and garlic, resulting in a tender yet chewy texture with a spicy and sour flavor.
Foxtail Millet DumplingsHighland millet dumplings are a traditional snack made from foxtail millet flour, steamed into soft and sweet balls, often served with brown sugar or honey.
Braised Pork Belly in Yellow WineA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking pork belly with yellow wine, soy sauce, and sugar until tender and flavorful.
Yellow Duckfish with EggA dish featuring yellow duckfish and egg, simmered together to create a rich, savory flavor.