Ismail’s Silk Road New Cuisine (Hangzhou Branch)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 12, Floor 1, Building 2, Nanyuan Heyi
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 12, Floor 1, Building 2, Nanyuan Heyi. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Dish Platter, Gobi Desert Red Willow Branch Grilled Meat, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken.
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: 4.6
- Address: No. 12, Floor 1, Building 2, Nanyuan Heyi
- Popular dishes: Cold Dish Platter, Gobi Desert Red Willow Branch Grilled Meat, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, Xinjiang-style Fried Rice Noodles, Spicy麻 Chicken
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Dishes
Cold Dish PlatterA cold dish platter composed of various fresh vegetables, fruits, and cooked foods, including cucumber, carrot, tomato, purple cabbage, and seaweed, paired with a specially prepared seasoning. Each ingredient is carefully selected and cut to preserve its natural flavor, offering a colorful presentation and rich, layered textures.
Gobi Desert Red Willow Branch Grilled MeatGobi Desert Red Willow Branch Grilled Meat is a specialty dish where lamb or beef is grilled using red willow branches as fuel. The main ingredients are lamb or beef, grilled with red willow branches, resulting in a tender texture and unique wooden aroma.
Xinjiang Big Plate ChickenXinjiang large plate chicken is a dish made from ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and chili peppers. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with spices, then vegetables like potatoes and chili peppers are added, and it is slowly stewed until fully flavored. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
Xinjiang-style Fried Rice NoodlesXinjiang-style fried rice noodles made with rice noodles, onions, carrots, green peppers, beef or chicken, seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and soy sauce. Soak noodles first, then stir-fry with vegetables and meat, finally season and serve.
Spicy麻 ChickenSpicy麻 chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken and seasoned with Sichuan pepper, green onion, ginger, and other ingredients. The chicken is carefully prepared to ensure a tender texture, then drizzled with a specially crafted spicy麻 sauce, making the entire dish rich in numbing and fragrant flavors with a unique taste.
Grilled Lamb KidneysRoasted offal is a dish primarily made with pork or lamb kidneys. After cleaning and slicing or cubing, the kidneys are marinated with seasonings and then directly grilled. During preparation, ingredients such as ginger, scallions, garlic, and cooking wine are typically added to remove fishy odors and enhance aroma. Some recipes also brush on a sauce to further enrich the flavor.
Grilled FlatbreadRoasted naan is a pastry originating from Xinjiang, made primarily from wheat flour. After fermentation, it is shaped into a flat饼 and baked in an oven. Its outer crust is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and carries a subtle wheat aroma.
Grilled Fresh LambRoast fresh lamb is a dish made primarily from fresh lamb, marinated and then grilled on a rack. The lamb is cooked over high heat, resulting in a golden, crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat inside. It is served with a specially prepared seasoning that brings out its unique flavor.
Beef Noodle SoupBeef noodle soup features hand-pulled noodles and tender beef chunks, accompanied by a variety of vegetables and a rich beef broth. The noodles are hand-rolled for a chewy texture, and the broth is slowly simmered from beef bones to create a deep, flavorful taste.
Stir-Fried BaoBao Cabbage with FlatbreadSpecial cabbage stir-fried with naan is a dish primarily made with cabbage and naan. The cabbage is fresh and tender, while the naan is crispy and chewy. When stir-fried together, the sweet freshness of the cabbage blends perfectly with the wheat aroma of the naan, creating a unique flavor.
Lamb Skewers on Red Willow BranchesLamb or beef is sliced thin, marinated, and grilled on tamarisk branches over charcoal. The burning branches impart a unique aroma, giving the meat a natural woody flavor.
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.