Chen Lao Wu Water Basin Lamb (Hongqing Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 329 Hongqing Street (Adjacent to Hongqing Tax Bureau)
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. 329 Hongqing Street (Adjacent to Hongqing Tax Bureau). It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Premium Water Bowl, Cold-mixed Lamb Offal Salad, Cold Dish.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 329 Hongqing Street (Adjacent to Hongqing Tax Bureau)
- Popular dishes: Premium Water Bowl, Cold-mixed Lamb Offal Salad, Cold Dish, Moon-shaped Pastry, Boiled Lamb in Water Basin
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Dishes
Premium Water BowlA traditional Chinese dish made with fresh pork, pig skin, and bones, slowly simmered to create a clear broth with tender meat and rich flavor.
Cold-mixed Lamb Offal SaladCold-mixed offal is a cold dish made primarily from sheep organs such as heart, liver, lungs, and intestines. After cleaning and boiling, the offal is sliced and mixed with scallions, ginger, cilantro, and seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, garlic paste, and sesame paste.
Cold DishCold dishes are prepared by cooking, marinating, or eating raw ingredients, then cooling them to room temperature or refrigerating before serving. Common ingredients include cucumber, tofu skin, jellyfish, chicken breast, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots. Preparation methods include mixing, pickling, blanching, and freezing.
Moon-shaped PastryA traditional Chinese pastry made from flour and filled with sweet fillings like red bean or nuts, shaped like a crescent and fried or baked until crispy.
Boiled Lamb in Water BasinWater盆羊肉 is a dish primarily made with mutton, typically using lamb leg or lamb belly meat. The meat is cut into pieces and stewed together with ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and cooking wine until the meat becomes tender. After cooking, the mutton is placed in clear broth and served with accompaniments like vermicelli, cilantro, and garlic chives, resulting in a dish with clear soup and succulent mutton.
Roasted LambRoast lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb as the main ingredient. To prepare it, first cut the lamb into bite-sized pieces and marinate it to infuse flavor. Then, roast the meat over charcoal or in an oven until the surface turns golden and the meat becomes tender. Finally, season to taste with spices such as cumin powder or chili powder for added aroma.
羊血粉丝汤A dish made with sheep's blood, noodles, and seasonings, known for its smooth texture and savory flavor.
Vegetable AssortmentVegetable medley is a cold dish primarily made with various vegetables. Common ingredients include cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, and seaweed threads. After blanching or soaking, the vegetables are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with seasonings and tossed together for serving.
Homemade Frozen MeatA cold dish made by marinating and boiling pork, then chilling until solid for a smooth, flavorful texture.
Green Pepper and Chinese Cabbage SaladA refreshing cold dish made with green peppers and Chinese cabbage, tossed in a tangy dressing of salt, vinegar, and garlic for a crisp, spicy-sour flavor.