Southern Hotel Huaiyang Cuisine (Zhonglou Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 15 Anban Street (opposite Yisu Grand Theater, south side of Bus Building)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 15 Anban Street (opposite Yisu Grand Theater, south side of Bus Building). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasure Tofu Soup, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Yangzhou Boiled Vermicelli with Shredded Tofu.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 15 Anban Street (opposite Yisu Grand Theater, south side of Bus Building)
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Tofu Soup, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Yangzhou Boiled Vermicelli with Shredded Tofu, Signature Lion's Head Meatballs, Sichuan Boiled Pork Slices
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Dishes
Eight Treasure Tofu SoupA savory soup made with soft tofu and a mix of eight ingredients such as mushrooms, shrimp, ham, bamboo shoots, and carrots, simmered to create a rich and delicate flavor.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Yangzhou Boiled Vermicelli with Shredded TofuYangzhou Large Boiled Tofu Thread is a Huaiyang dish primarily made with tofu. The tofu is sliced into fine threads, then simmered in rich broth and combined with ingredients such as ham, shrimp, and chicken breast. Seasoned with scallions, ginger, and garlic, it is slowly stewed until fully flavored.
Signature Lion's Head MeatballsSignature lion's head is a dish made primarily from pork. The minced pork is mixed with scallions, ginger, egg white, and starch, then shaped into large meatballs and slowly stewed until tender, usually served with broth or soy sauce.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Secret-Recipe EelSecret recipe eel dish made with fresh eel, marinated and deep-fried until crispy, then simmered in a special sauce. Ingredients include eel, ginger slices, green onions, garlic, and a unique seasoning blend.
Fragrant Spare RibsFragrant spare ribs are made with pork ribs marinated in aromatic spices and slowly stewed until tender, delivering a rich, savory flavor.
Cucumber ChickenHulu Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated and then stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then steamed to finish. The result is a dish with a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside.
Golden Garlic Snowflake BeefA dish featuring tender snowflake beef slices stir-fried with golden garlic and onions, seasoned with soy sauce and oyster sauce for a rich, savory flavor.
Crispy Fried ChickenFragrant crispy chicken is made with chicken as the main ingredient, marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. The chicken must first be marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor, then fried at high temperature until the skin becomes crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy.