Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken · 18-Year-Old Store
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 1 Dongda Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 1 Dongda 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: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Lazhengzi, Pork Ribs.
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: Xi'an
- Category: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 1 Dongda Street
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Lazhengzi, Pork Ribs, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, Salted Pepper Mushrooms
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Dishes
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
LazhengziLazhizi is a noodle dish primarily made from flour, crafted through steps such as kneading, rolling, and pulling the dough. The noodles are evenly thick, with a chewy texture, and are typically seasoned with various vegetables, meats, or sauces.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
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.
Salted Pepper MushroomsBlack pepper salt mushrooms is a dish primarily made with fresh mushrooms, seasoned with black pepper and salt. After washing, the mushrooms are simply prepared, mixed evenly with black pepper and salt, then cooked to bring out the tender texture of the mushrooms and the crispy flavor of the seasoning.
Braised Eggplant in OilStir-fried eggplant in oil is a Chinese dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient. Sliced eggplant is fried or pan-seared, then simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and garlic until tender and flavorful.
White Skin NoodlesWhite skin noodles are a type of noodle made primarily from flour, typically crafted by hand or machine. The noodles have a smooth surface, a light color, and a soft yet elastic texture. To prepare them, flour is mixed with water to form a dough, which is then rested, rolled out, and cut into strips. Once cooked, they can be served with various sauces or broths.
Vegetable Cold DishVegetable cold dishes are made primarily from fresh vegetables, washed and cut, then mixed with seasonings. Common ingredients include cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, and seaweed. Seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and chili oil are used without heating.
Old Bowl FishOld bowl fish is a dish served in large bowls, featuring fresh carp or grass carp with tofu, vermicelli, and potatoes. The fish is cleaned, cut into pieces, and stewed with seasonings to infuse flavor and create a rich broth.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.