Mianyang Zhang's Spare Ribs (Xindu Head Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 6-10, Shangnan Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, 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. 6-10, Shangnan Street. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Mixed Three Threads, Cold-mixed glass noodles, Cold-mixed pig's head meat.
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: Chengdu
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 6-10, Shangnan Street
- Popular dishes: Cold Mixed Three Threads, Cold-mixed glass noodles, Cold-mixed pig's head meat, Braised Spare Ribs, Braised Pig Tails
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Dishes
Cold Mixed Three ThreadsCold-mixed three丝 is a cold dish made primarily from carrots, cucumbers, and vermicelli. Slice carrots and cucumbers finely, cook vermicelli, then rinse with cold water. Mix all ingredients and season with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil.
Cold-mixed glass noodlesCold mixed glass noodles made from mung bean or pea starch, chilled and cut into strips, then tossed with garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame paste. No heating required—flavor comes from seasonings.
Cold-mixed pig's head meatCold拌 pig's head meat is a chilled dish made primarily from cooked pig's head meat, sliced and mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil.
Braised Spare RibsBraised spare ribs is a dish made primarily with pork ribs, simmered with spices, soy sauce, and sugar after blanching. Common seasonings include star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and scallions to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Braised Pig TailsBraised pork tails is a dish primarily made with pork tails, which are first blanched and then simmered slowly with soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cassia bark, and bay leaves, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Braised PorkBraised pork is mainly made from pork belly and other pork parts, seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves, then slowly stewed or braised. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Braised DishesBraised dishes involve simmering ingredients like meat, tofu, and vegetables in a seasoned broth for long periods to absorb flavor. Key ingredients include chicken wings, pig trotters, dried tofu, and eggs. The braising liquid is made by boiling soy sauce, spices (star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper), and seasonings.
Braised Chicken Feet and WingsBraised chicken feet and wings are a dish made mainly with chicken feet and chicken wings, cooked by braising. It is stewed with soy sauce, spices, and water to make it flavorful and tender.
Sweet Skin DuckSweet-skinned duck is made primarily from duck, which is marinated, air-dried, and then fried or roasted. The duck skin has a reddish-brown color and is coated with a syrup to form a sweet crust, while the inner meat remains tender and flavorful.