老脸西南民俗菜馆(希望路店)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 242, Xiwang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 242, Xiwang Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Huize Stir-Fried Beef, Ancient Town Water Tofu, Stir-fried Local Pork.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 242, Xiwang Road
- Popular dishes: Huize Stir-Fried Beef, Ancient Town Water Tofu, Stir-fried Local Pork, Moso Fish, Maoxuewang
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Dishes
Huize Stir-Fried BeefA Yunnan dish featuring tender beef stir-fried with vegetables like green peppers and onions, known for its rich aroma and spicy flavor.
Ancient Town Water TofuA delicate tofu dish made from soybeans, served with spicy sauce and herbs, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Stir-fried Local PorkStir-fried native pork is a Chinese home-style dish using native pork as the main ingredient, typically with skin-on pork belly or lean meat sliced and stir-fried with green peppers, garlic chives, and ginger. First, the pork is pan-fried to render fat, then seasonings and vegetables are added for a tender, flavorful result.
Moso FishMoso fish is a dish made by steaming fresh perch with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in a tender and naturally flavorful seafood experience.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Corn Cake and Buckwheat CakeA combination of corn cake and buckwheat cake, made from a blend of corn and buckwheat flour, pan-fried until golden and crispy. Offers a soft yet chewy texture with rich dietary fiber, ideal for healthy eating.
Old Face Special Braised ChickenOld Face Special Braised Chicken uses premium chicken marinated in a secret blend of spices and braised slowly in a rich sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Old Face Boatman FishA Sichuan dish made with fresh fish and spicy seasonings like doubanjiang, chili, and garlic, resulting in a rich, numbingly spicy flavor.
Boatman FishA dish made by steaming fresh fish with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in a tender and naturally flavorful seafood dish.
Banana Leaf Grilled Pork BellyPremium pork belly is marinated, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled over charcoal. The meat features a balanced fat-to-lean ratio, with a slightly crispy exterior and juicy interior, infused with the aromatic fragrance of banana leaves.
Bamboo Leaf Grilled Pork BellyPork belly marinated and wrapped in banana leaves, then grilled over charcoal. Tender with a fragrant aroma from the leaves.
Stir-Fried PotatoesA spicy stir-fry dish made with potatoes, garlic, and chili peppers, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Prosperity in HeadHongyun Dangtou is a traditional delicacy primarily made from pork head meat, carefully prepared to yield tender meat and an aromatic flavor. The preparation involves cleaning the pork head, slow stewing, and seasoning, resulting in a dish with a bright red color and a shape resembling 'Hongyun Dangtou' (literally 'Good Fortune on Top').