Sofitel Kunming Hotel - Yunxuan Chinese Restaurant
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
2nd Floor, Sofitel Kunming Hotel, No. 777 Huancheng South 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 2nd Floor, Sofitel Kunming Hotel, No. 777 Huancheng South Road. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yunxuan Signature Portuguese Custard Tart, Char Siu with Roast Pork, Barbecued Pork Pastry.
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: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: 2nd Floor, Sofitel Kunming Hotel, No. 777 Huancheng South Road
- Popular dishes: Yunxuan Signature Portuguese Custard Tart, Char Siu with Roast Pork, Barbecued Pork Pastry, Small Snack, Signature Portuguese Egg Tart
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Dishes
Yunxuan Signature Portuguese Custard TartCrispy outer shell with a rich, creamy custard filling made from eggs, milk, sugar, and a touch of butter, baked at high temperature. Offers a layered texture with sweet but not cloying flavor.
Char Siu with Roast PorkChar siu and roast pork are Chinese dishes featuring pork, typically tenderloin or belly. Char siu is marinated in a special sauce and roasted until crispy outside and tender inside; roast pork is cubed, glazed with sugar and seasonings, then roasted until skin crackles and meat stays juicy. Both rely on charcoal or oven roasting to highlight savory-sweet flavors.
Barbecued Pork PastryChar siu pau is a Chinese dim sum with a flaky pastry shell filled with marinated and roasted barbecued pork, finely chopped and seasoned. The dough is rolled out, wrapped around the filling, sealed, then baked until golden and crispy.
Small SnackDim sum refers to a variety of delicate snacks made primarily from flour, glutinous rice flour, or bean flour, combined with辅料 such as sugar, oil, and eggs, and prepared by steaming, frying, or baking. Common types include buns, dumplings, spring rolls, and pastries, offering diverse textures and flavors—ideal for pairing with tea or serving as an appetizer before a meal.
Signature Portuguese Egg TartA classic dessert with a crispy crust and creamy custard filling made from eggs, milk, and sugar, baked to golden perfection.
Stir-Fried Peppers, Eggplant, and Water Shield with Snail SlicesMade from roasted peppers, eggplant, water shield root, and snail slices, stir-fried and mixed together. Main ingredients include eggplant, water shield root, snail slices, and roasted peppers, offering a rich and spicy flavor.
Sautéed Chili Sauce with Flower SnailsFresh flower snails are stir-fried with a fragrant chili sauce, resulting in a tender and slightly chewy texture with a rich, spicy aroma.
Roast Goose with Barbecued PorkRoast goose and char siu are a Cantonese dish featuring crispy-skinned goose and sweet, red-glazed pork belly. Together, they offer complementary flavors.
Steamed Freshwater ShrimpSteamed prawns with soy sauce is a Chinese dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp. The shrimp are washed and quickly blanched in boiling water until they turn color, then drained. It is typically served with a prepared dipping sauce made from minced ginger, sliced scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Scallion Oil ChickenScallion oil chicken is a traditional dish primarily made with chicken and scallions. The preparation involves boiling the chicken until cooked through, then drizzling it with a scallion oil sauce made from scallions, oil, and seasonings, allowing the chicken to fully absorb the aromatic scallion flavor and achieve a unique texture.
Crossing-the-bridge Rice NoodlesCrossing-the-bridge rice noodles is a specialty snack from Yunnan, consisting of rice noodles, sliced meat, vegetables, and soup stock. The rice noodles are delicate and soft, the broth clear and flavorful, with rich ingredients that are gradually added to the hot soup to cook, preserving the fresh and tender texture of the ingredients.
Bifengtang ShrimpPrawn Cantonese-style is made with fresh shrimp, garlic, onion, chili, and breadcrumbs. The shrimp is marinated, deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with sautéed ingredients for a crunchy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Steamed Fresh Dalian Abalone with Gold and Silver Garlic SauceFresh Dalian abalone steamed with golden and silver garlic sauce. Features rich seafood flavor, aromatic garlic, tender texture, and savory broth.
Golden and Silver Garlic Steamed OystersFresh oysters steamed with golden and silver garlic paste, offering a tender texture and rich garlic aroma with a savory taste.
Spicy Dried Duck TongueSpicy dried duck tongue is a specialty snack made mainly from duck tongue, processed through marination, drying, and chili seasoning. It has a tough texture and a spicy flavor.
Malay-Style PrawnA dish of fresh prawns cooked in a rich Malay-style sauce made with coconut milk, lemongrass, chili, and fish sauce.
Abalone Yiliang Roast DuckYiliang roast duck with abalone uses high-quality ducks marinated traditionally and roasted in a hanging oven, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat. Abalone slices are placed inside the duck and roasted together, allowing the abalone to absorb duck flavor while the duck gains a seafood essence.