Yan Ma Ji Chicken Pot (Tianxiang Crystal Bay Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
Shop No. 116, Tianxiang Crystal Bay
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, 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 Shop No. 116, Tianxiang Crystal Bay. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tofu Skin, Potato, Baby bok choy.
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: Changsha
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Shop No. 116, Tianxiang Crystal Bay
- Popular dishes: Tofu Skin, Potato, Baby bok choy, Signature Chicken Boil, Instant Noodles
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Dishes
Tofu SkinTofu skin, also known as百叶 or bean curd sheet, is a soy-based product made primarily from yellow beans. It has a pale yellow color, a delicate texture, and is as thin as paper. It can be prepared by mixing cold, stir-frying, or used as an ingredient. Commonly paired with vegetables, meat, or seafood in cooking to enhance texture and flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Signature Chicken BoilSignature Chicken Stew is a dish made primarily with chicken, simmered with various spices and seasonings. After marinating, the chicken is cooked slowly in a pot with spices and seasonings until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful.
Instant NoodlesInstant noodles are a type of quick-cooking noodle product primarily made from wheat flour noodles and seasoning packets. The noodles are processed by frying or hot-air drying to allow for long-term storage. To prepare, simply pour hot water over the noodles or cook them for a few minutes until softened, then mix in the seasoning packet and enjoy.
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.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Beef MeatballsBeef balls are made primarily from beef, which is finely chopped, mixed, and seasoned to form a meat paste. This paste is then shaped into small balls by hand or machine. Finally, the beef balls are boiled in hot water until they float to the surface, indicating they are cooked. The finished beef balls have a fresh, tender texture with a chewy bite.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
Lotus RootLotus root is a nutritious vegetable that can be cooked into various delicious dishes. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and cold mixing. For stir-frying, slice the lotus root and quickly cook it with minced garlic and ginger slices to maintain its crisp texture. Stewing involves slow-cooking the lotus root with pork ribs or meat so it fully absorbs the savory flavors. For cold mixing, slice the lotus root, add seasonings, and toss well for a refreshing and appetizing dish.
LettuceA common leafy vegetable made from tender stems and leaves, often served raw in salads or lightly cooked. Crisp texture and mild flavor.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a thin sheet made from soybeans, formed as a film on heated soy milk and dried. It requires precise control of heat and time to achieve a flexible, elastic texture. Can be eaten directly or used in stir-fries, salads, or as wrappers for rolls.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Fish BallsFish balls are spherical foods made primarily from fish meat, processed through fine cutting, stirring, and shaping techniques. To prepare them, fresh fish meat is selected, deboned, cut into small pieces, then mashed with the back of a knife to form fish paste. Appropriate amounts of starch, egg white, salt, and other seasonings are added and mixed evenly. Finally, the mixture is shaped by hand or tools into small balls and boiled in hot water until cooked through.
Braised Pig Trotters with SoybeansHuangdou stewed pig trotters is a dish made primarily with pig trotters and soybeans. After blanching, the trotters are cooked with soaked soybeans in water, soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices until tender and flavorful.
Black Duck StewA dish made with duck meat and spices, slowly stewed to create a rich, aromatic flavor.
Longmen Flying Fish PotA Cantonese dish featuring fresh fish slices, tofu, mushrooms, and greens simmered in a rich broth, resulting in a delicate and savory flavor.