Xu Lai Private Home-style Catfish (Suan Village Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.7
Beside Wanshou Palace Taoist Temple, Section 003 Township Road, Suan Village, Kunming Botanical Garden Rear Gate
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 Beside Wanshou Palace Taoist Temple, Section 003 Township Road, Suan Village, Kunming Botanical Garden Rear Gate. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sichuan-style ginger and fish dish, Cold-Pressed Beef, Cold-Mixed Duck Intestines.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Beside Wanshou Palace Taoist Temple, Section 003 Township Road, Suan Village, Kunming Botanical Garden Rear Gate
- Popular dishes: Sichuan-style ginger and fish dish, Cold-Pressed Beef, Cold-Mixed Duck Intestines, Appetizer, Stir-fried Tripe
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Dishes
Sichuan-style ginger and fish dishZi Jiang Hao Er Yu is a dish made by stir-frying fresh fish with young ginger. The cleaned fish is cooked with sliced young ginger and seasonings, resulting in tender fish meat and fragrant ginger.
Cold-Pressed BeefCold beef is a dish made primarily from beef, which is marinated, boiled, sliced, and then mixed with a special seasoning to create a flavorful cold dish. It has a bright red color, tender meat, and a rich taste.
Cold-Mixed Duck IntestinesCold duck intestine salad is a dish made primarily with duck intestines, which are cleaned and blanched, then mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil.
AppetizerAppetizers are typically made from fresh vegetables or pickled ingredients, with common ingredients including cucumber, carrot, chili pepper, garlic, and ginger. These are processed by shredding, slicing, or pickling, then mixed or soaked with seasonings such as salt, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce.
Stir-fried TripeA spicy Sichuan dish made by quickly stir-frying pig or cow tripe with chili, garlic, and ginger for a crisp and aromatic flavor.
Red Oil CatfishA Sichuan dish featuring tender catfish stir-fried in red oil with spices, delivering a rich, spicy flavor.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Pea DipA refreshing dip made from fresh peas, garlic, scallions, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil, perfect for steamed or cold dishes.
Crispy Pork MeatballsSour meat is a traditional dish primarily made with pork belly. To prepare it, pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It can be served with seasonings, offering a crunchy texture and delicious meat flavor.
Crispy Pork Intestines香酥肥肠 is a dish made primarily from pork intestines, cleaned, blanched, then stewed with scallions, ginger, and seasonings until tender, followed by frying or pan-frying until the exterior is crispy. The finished product has a golden color and a texture that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.