Qiu's Old Jar Sour Cabbage Beef (Jinning Nine Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 606, Yanghe Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 606, Yanghe Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato, Signature Local Small Yellow Beef, Beef.
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: Kunming
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 606, Yanghe Road
- Popular dishes: Potato, Signature Local Small Yellow Beef, Beef, Seasoning Station, Tofu Skin
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Dishes
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.
Signature Local Small Yellow BeefMade with premium local small yellow beef, marinated in secret sauce and grilled over charcoal for a tender, flavorful dish.
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.
Seasoning StationA seasoning station typically refers to a countertop in a restaurant or kitchen where various condiments are placed. Common ingredients include salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, monosodium glutamate (MSG), chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, ginger, green onions, and garlic. The preparation method involves portioning each seasoning into small containers for convenient use during cooking.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a soy-based product made through soaking, grinding, boiling, and filtering processes. It has a golden color, thin and transparent texture, and can be eaten directly or used as an ingredient in cooking.
Yin-Yang Hot Pot Base鸳鸯锅底 is a classic choice for hot pot, consisting of two different flavored broths—typically one spicy and numbing, and the other mild. The spicy broth is made by simmering chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, resulting in a rich, stimulating flavor that awakens the appetite. The mild broth is based on clear soup or bone broth, offering a refreshing taste ideal for cooking a variety of ingredients.