Lao Yu Oil-braised Lobster (Tuanjie East Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 44 Tuanjie East Road (directly opposite the south gate of Labor Park)
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. 44 Tuanjie East Road (directly opposite the south gate of Labor Park). It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Turtle, Braised Chicken Feet, Grilled Tendon.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 44 Tuanjie East Road (directly opposite the south gate of Labor Park)
- Popular dishes: Braised Turtle, Braised Chicken Feet, Grilled Tendon, Premium Oil-Steamed Lobster, Fermented Mandarin Fish
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Dishes
Braised TurtleA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking turtle with spices and seasonings, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Braised Chicken FeetBraised chicken feet is a traditional dish primarily made with chicken feet as the main ingredient. The preparation involves cleaning the chicken feet thoroughly, marinating them in a specially prepared braising sauce, and then slowly cooking them until they are fully flavored and develop an appealing color.
Grilled TendonGrilled tendon is a Chinese snack made from beef or pork tendons, marinated and grilled over charcoal, offering a chewy texture and savory flavor.
Premium Oil-Steamed LobsterFresh lobster is slowly simmered in oil with aromatics and seasonings, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Fermented Mandarin FishStinky mandarin fish, made primarily from mandarin fish, is known for its unique aroma resulting from a special curing process. The fish is first cured and fermented, then braised with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The flesh is tender and the texture is smooth.
Garlic CrawfishGarlic shrimp is made with freshwater crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with garlic, spices, and seasonings. First, clean the crayfish thoroughly, then marinate them with garlic, ginger slices, chili peppers, and other seasonings. Finally, quickly stir-fry over high heat to maintain the fresh and tender texture of the shrimp meat.
Sour Spicy Lotus Root CubesSour and spicy lotus root cubes: Cut lotus root into cubes, blanch, then stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and chili. Add vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Thicken with cornstarch slurry.
Spicy ClamsSpicy clams stir-fried with fresh clams, scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chilies, and doubanjiang. Clams are cleaned and tossed with seasonings to absorb the spicy flavor, resulting in a tender and smooth texture.
Spicy ClamsSpicy clams is a dish made with fresh clams, stir-fried with chili, garlic, and ginger for a bold, savory flavor.
Spicy Water SnailSpicy river snail is a dish primarily made with river snails as the main ingredient. Typically, the snails are cleaned and stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) to fully absorb the spicy and numbing flavors. During preparation,适量 of cooking wine and soy sauce are often added to enhance the richness of the taste.
Lobster NoodlesLobster拌面 features fresh lobster meat, cooked noodles, and seasonings like green onions, ginger, and garlic stir-fried together and tossed with the noodles. The lobster is typically deveined, with roe retained for flavor. Noodles can be thin or wide, offering a chewy texture.