Ai Zai Curry INDIAN RESTAURANT (Hongqiao Market Store)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
No. 9 Tiantan Road, Basement Level 1, Hongqiao Market
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. 9 Tiantan Road, Basement Level 1, Hongqiao Market. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pani, Puri, Indian Masala Tea.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 9 Tiantan Road, Basement Level 1, Hongqiao Market
- Popular dishes: Pani, Puri, Indian Masala Tea, Garlic Roasted Flatbread, Spicy Chicken and Potato Curry
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Dishes
PaniPani is a traditional Indian snack made from flour into thin, crispy flatbread, typically served with various vegetables and seasonings. The flatbread is cooked in a skillet or oven until golden and crunchy.
PuriPuri is a traditional Indian flatbread made primarily from flour and water. After kneading and fermenting the dough, it is divided into small pieces, rolled into circles, and deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy.
Indian Masala TeaIndian milk tea is a beverage made by boiling black tea with milk, sugar, and spices. The main ingredients include black tea, whole milk, sugar, and spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. To prepare it, boil the black tea together with the spices, then add milk and sugar, stir well, and finally filter out the solids before serving.
Garlic Roasted FlatbreadGarlic roasted flatbread is made from flour and garlic. The dough is rolled into a round shape, topped with chopped garlic, then baked until golden and crispy.
Spicy Chicken and Potato CurrySpicy chicken and potato curry made with thigh meat and potatoes, seasoned with onions, carrots, and curry powder or paste. Simmered together for rich flavor and tender texture.
Fried Vegetable SamosaFried vegetarian samosas are made with a flour-based pastry filled with spiced vegetables like potatoes, peas, and carrots, then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Grilled Chicken CurryGrilled chicken curry is made by cubing thigh or breast meat, marinating it with spices, then grilling until the surface is slightly charred. It is then simmered with coconut milk, tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and other ingredients to allow the chicken to absorb the rich flavors of the curry sauce.
Beef MarsalaBeef Marsala is an Indian-inspired dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Cashew Lamb CurryCashew lamb curry features tender lamb chunks cooked with cashew paste, onions, and tomatoes, seasoned with curry powder or paste, then slowly simmered until the meat is soft and the sauce thick.
Spicy Vegetable CurrySpicy vegetable curry is made with various fresh vegetables and spiced with chili and curry seasonings. It has a rich flavor and is spicy and aromatic, suitable for those who enjoy spicy food.
Madras Lamb CurryMadras lamb curry features lamb as the main ingredient, stir-fried with onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and spices like cumin, chili powder, and turmeric, then simmered with water until the lamb is tender, creating a rich curry sauce. Coconut milk or cream can be added for enhanced flavor.
Butter BiscuitButter biscuits are a type of pastry made primarily from butter and flour, baked in an oven until golden and crispy.
Butter Roasted NaanButter-baked naan is a flatbread made primarily from flour, enhanced with butter and baked until golden and crispy. To prepare, roll the dough into a thin circular饼, brush the surface with melted butter, then heat in an oven or skillet until both sides are golden and crunchy.
Butter ChickenButter chicken is a dish made by roasting chicken with butter as the main seasoning. The preparation typically involves cutting the chicken into pieces, marinating it with butter and various spices, then baking it in an oven until golden and crispy.