Xiao Yuan Shawarma Restaurant
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.6
Northeast corner of Mapo Bridge
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Northeast corner of Mapo Bridge. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Tender Beef in Brine, Beijing Lamb Sausage Strips, Hand-Beaten Fresh Shrimp Dumplings.
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: Beijing
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: Northeast corner of Mapo Bridge
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Tender Beef in Brine, Beijing Lamb Sausage Strips, Hand-Beaten Fresh Shrimp Dumplings, Blanched Sea Asparagus, Crispy Fried Bean Curd Rolls
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Dishes
Beijing-style Tender Beef in BrineBeijing-style marinated tender beef is a dish made with sliced tender beef marinated in soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch, then stir-fried or blanched for a smooth texture, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and garlic.
Beijing Lamb Sausage StripsBeijing lamb skewers are made from lamb leg meat, sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried or stewed with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, rich flavor.
Hand-Beaten Fresh Shrimp DumplingsHand-pounded fresh shrimp paste is a dish made primarily from fresh shrimp meat. The shrimp meat is carefully processed to remove shells and veins, then hand-beaten into a smooth paste, preserving the tender texture of the shrimp. During preparation, the shrimp paste is shaped into a slippery form and cooked with clear soup or hot pot base. The shrimp is tender, melts in your mouth, and fills the air with fresh, aromatic flavors.
Blanched Sea AsparagusBlanching sea lettuce is a dish featuring fresh sea lettuce as the main ingredient. After washing, it's quickly blanched in boiling water or cooked in hot pot. The tender texture offers a smooth, refreshing taste while preserving the natural flavor of seaweed.
Crispy Fried Bean Curd RollsFried spring rolls are a traditional dish made primarily from tofu skin and pork filling. The method involves rolling the pork filling into the tofu skin, cutting it into segments, and then frying it in oil until golden and crispy.
Beijing Clear Soup Hot PotOld Beijing clear soup hot pot is a traditional Beijing hot pot dish, featuring a clear broth base with main ingredients including various meats such as beef and lamb, seafood, vegetables, and tofu. The preparation method is simple—cook the ingredients in the clear soup and enjoy with your preferred seasonings.
Beef No. 1Beef No. 1 is a dish featuring premium beef slices as its main ingredient. The preparation involves stir-frying the beef slices with a specially crafted sauce, then quickly cooking them together with fresh vegetables and spices to preserve the beef's tender texture.
Chili Oil (Freshly Fried)Chili oil (freshly fried) is made by pouring hot oil over chopped dried chilies to release their aroma. Main ingredients are dried chilies and cooking oil.
Ximeng Lamb Belly MeatXimeng lamb belly meat uses premium mutton from Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia. The tender belly portion is blanched to remove blood, then stewed or braised with scallions, ginger, and cooking wine, preserving its juicy tenderness.
Xi Meng LambXimeng lamb uses high-quality Xilingol League lamb as the main ingredient, with tender meat and no膻味 (goaty smell). During cooking, the lamb is carefully sliced, then marinated with specially prepared spices, and finally stir-fried at high heat to lock in the juices and bring out the most authentic flavor of the lamb.
High-Calcium LambHigh-calcium lamb is a dish primarily made with fresh lamb, distinguished by its rich calcium content. The lamb is carefully selected and prepared, then marinated with appropriate seasonings before being cooked through roasting or boiling. This dish retains the tender texture of the lamb while enhancing its nutritional value with calcium.
Fresh TripeFresh tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe. The tripe is carefully processed to maintain its tender texture and is typically cooked simply with spicy or sour seasonings, highlighting the tripe's unique crispiness and the rich aroma of the seasoning.