Old City South Cuisine (Xuanwu Dong Dajie Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 24 Xuanwumen East Street, 2nd Floor, South Building, Xuanwumen Business Hotel
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, 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. 24 Xuanwumen East Street, 2nd Floor, South Building, Xuanwumen Business Hotel. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sour-braised Basa Fish Slices, Vegetarian Dumplings, Vegetable 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: 北京菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 24 Xuanwumen East Street, 2nd Floor, South Building, Xuanwumen Business Hotel
- Popular dishes: Sour-braised Basa Fish Slices, Vegetarian Dumplings, Vegetable Dumplings, Lamb Skewers, Meat Bun
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Dishes
Sour-braised Basa Fish SlicesStir-fried catfish slices with a savory sauce made from fermented rice wine, paired with green peas and carrots for a fresh, tender dish.
Vegetarian DumplingsVegetarian dumplings are a dish made from vegetables. Main ingredients include tofu, carrots, and mushrooms. After being chopped, they are mixed together with an appropriate amount of starch and seasonings, stirred evenly, then shaped into balls and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Vegetable DumplingsVegetarian baozi is a traditional Chinese dough-based delicacy made by wrapping various vegetable, soy product, or mushroom fillings in a dough made from flour and then steamed. Main ingredients include flour, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, dried tofu, and carrots. The filling is typically seasoned and mixed before being placed into the dough wrapper, which is then pinched shut and steamed until cooked through.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Meat BunA meat bun is a type of dough-based pastry made primarily from flour, typically filled with pork or other meats. The dough is fermented, rolled out, wrapped around seasoned meat filling, and then steamed.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Braised Pork TrotterBraised pig trotter is a traditional dish with pig trotter as the main ingredient. The preparation involves cleaning the pig trotters, marinating them in a special sauce, and then cooking them. During the cooking process, the pig trotters fully absorb the aroma of the sauce, resulting in an appealing color.
Braised Pork ElbowBraised pork knuckle is a traditional dish made primarily from pork knuckles. First, the pork knuckles are cleaned thoroughly and then marinated to allow them to absorb flavor fully. Next, the marinated knuckles are simmered slowly in a rich sauce until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens. Finally, the dish is served sliced.
Spicy Grilled Pig TrottersSpicy grilled pig trotters is a dish primarily made with pig trotters. The trotters are first marinated, then seasoned with chili peppers and spices before being roasted until the skin turns golden and crispy, while the meat inside remains tender and juicy.
Chicken ThighChicken thigh meat marinated and cooked by pan-frying, grilling, or stewing. Main ingredient is chicken thigh, with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger to enhance flavor.