Water Margin Inn
农家菜 · ⭐
East exit of Nan Yi Street, Sifu Ying East Village
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 East exit of Nan Yi Street, Sifu Ying East Village. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cumin Pork Ribs, Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fry, Seasonal Wild Greens.
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: 农家菜
- Rating:
- Address: East exit of Nan Yi Street, Sifu Ying East Village
- Popular dishes: Cumin Pork Ribs, Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fry, Seasonal Wild Greens, Fruit-flavored Zongzi, Water Margin Chicken Cutlet
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Dishes
Cumin Pork RibsCumin ribs is a dish made primarily with pork ribs, marinated with cumin powder, chili powder, garlic, and ginger, then pan-fried or grilled to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fryDry Pot Pig Intestines is a dish primarily made with pig intestines, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. First, the intestines are thoroughly cleaned and cut into segments, then stir-fried together with seasonings until golden and crispy. Finally, seasoning ingredients are added and stirred evenly to create a dish that is fragrant and rich in texture.
Seasonal Wild GreensSeasonal wild vegetables are dishes made primarily from foraged greens harvested in season, such as purslane, fiddlehead ferns, dandelion, and shepherd's purse. After cleaning, the greens are blanched or stir-fried lightly to preserve their natural flavor, sometimes with garlic or a touch of oil.
Fruit-flavored ZongziFruit-flavored zongzi is made with glutinous rice and sweet fillings like red dates, raisins, and lotus seeds, wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed for a fragrant, sweet taste.
Water Margin Chicken CutletFresh chicken thigh meat is marinated, coated in a special batter, and deep-fried to golden crispiness, served with a secret sauce for a unique flavor.
Fermented Vegetable SaladA traditional fermented vegetable dish from Northwest China, made by pickling cabbage or mustard greens in fermented liquid for a tangy, probiotic-rich flavor.
Glazed EggplantA Chinese dish made by frying eggplant and coating it with a sweet and sour syrup, giving it a glossy appearance.
Special Flavor Roman LettuceA refreshing salad made with fresh romaine lettuce and a special dressing, offering a crisp texture and unique flavor.
Spicy Chili FlatbreadSpicy chili baozi is a flatbread made from flour, filled with chili, minced meat or vegetables, then pan-fried. Main ingredients include flour, chili, pork or beans. The dough is rolled into a flat shape, filled with seasoned stuffing, and cooked until crispy.
Spicy Chicken ThighSpicy chicken thighs are made from chicken thighs marinated with various spices and then deep-fried. The thighs are first marinated to absorb the flavors, then fried at high temperature until golden and crispy, and finally sprinkled with spicy seasoning for added taste.
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.
Fresh Chili BeefSpicy beef with fresh peppers is a dish made primarily from tender beef, stir-fried with fresh chili peppers and a blend of spices. To prepare it, first marinate the beef slices, then quickly stir-fry them with fresh chilies to retain the beef's tenderness while allowing the fresh aroma of the peppers to fully penetrate.