Chu Xiangju (Xinji Ancient Town Store)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
No. 3 East, Xinji Ancient Town, Daqing Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, 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 No. 3 East, Xinji Ancient Town, Daqing Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Stir-Fried Beef, Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked Pork.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 3 East, Xinji Ancient Town, Daqing Road
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Stir-Fried Beef, Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked Pork, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Stir-fried Chicken Grass
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Dishes
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Stir-Fried BeefStir-fried beef is a dish made by quickly stir-frying beef as the main ingredient with vegetables such as green peppers and onions. The beef is sliced and marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with the vegetables in a hot wok to keep the beef tender and the vegetables crisp.
Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked PorkChuan-style stir-fried pork belly is made with pork belly as the main ingredient. The meat is first boiled, sliced, and then stir-fried together with配料 such as doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), garlic chives, and green peppers. During preparation, the pork belly's fat must be sautéed out until the slices curl slightly and develop a subtle charred aroma, then seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Stir-fried Chicken GrassClear stir-fried chicken mustard is a dish made primarily with fresh chicken mustard, prepared through a simple stir-frying method that preserves the vegetable's natural flavor. It features a bright green color and a crisp texture.
Corn SoupCorn soup is a soup dish primarily made with corn as the main ingredient. Fresh corn kernels are mixed with milk, eggs, and other ingredients, then carefully cooked to create a smooth and delicate texture. It is nutritious and suitable for people of all ages.
Stinky Guilu FishStinky mandarin fish is a dish made primarily from mandarin fish. To prepare it, the fish is marinated and fermented to develop a unique odor. During cooking, it is braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic, allowing the fish to absorb flavor while maintaining its tender texture.
Spicy ShrimpSpicy shrimp dish made with fresh shrimp, chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic, stir-fried and simmered to perfection.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.