Dicos (Shilin Restaurant Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
Xinhua Bookstore, Ashima 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 Xinhua Bookstore, Ashima South Road. 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: Bucket of Legs, Crispy Fried Chicken Leg, Crispy Potato King.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Xinhua Bookstore, Ashima South Road
- Popular dishes: Bucket of Legs, Crispy Fried Chicken Leg, Crispy Potato King, Coconut Curry Chicken Leg Rice, Crispy Fried Chicken
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Dishes
Bucket of LegsThis dish uses pork leg meat, marinated and then stewed or braised until tender and flavorful. It's typically cooked with root vegetables like potatoes and carrots, resulting in a rich, savory broth.
Crispy Fried Chicken LegCrispy Skin Pork Leg is a dish primarily made with pork hind legs, marinated and then deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy while the inside remains tender. It is typically seasoned with spices to infuse flavor, then fried at high temperature to create a crunchy outer crust with distinct layers of texture.
Crispy Potato KingCrispy Potato King (Medium) is a fried snack primarily made from potatoes. The potatoes are cut into strips and deep-fried until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft, then sprinkled with seasoning powder or chili powder for a deliciously crunchy texture.
Coconut Curry Chicken Leg RiceCoconut curry chicken thigh rice features chicken thighs with coconut milk, onions, potatoes, and carrots, stir-fried with curry paste and simmered in coconut milk. Slow-cooked until flavorful, served over rice for a rich curry taste.
Crispy Fried ChickenCrispy fried chicken is made primarily from chicken, which is marinated and then coated with a crispy batter made from a mixture of flour, starch, and seasonings. It is deep-fried in hot oil until the exterior turns golden and crunchy, while the inside remains tender and juicy.
French FriesFrench fries are a food made from potatoes, cut into strips and deep-fried. In the preparation process, potatoes are peeled, washed, sliced into uniform long strips, then fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. Finally, salt or other seasonings are sprinkled on top.
Super Chicken BurgerThe Super Chicken Burger features grilled chicken thigh meat, lettuce, tomato, and sauce between two round buns. The marinated chicken is pan-seared to perfection, paired with fresh vegetables and a special sauce for a rich flavor.
Spicy Chicken Wings (Pair)Chicken wings marinated and deep-fried until golden, then stir-fried with chili and Sichuan pepper for a spicy, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside flavor.
Magic Chicken Nuggets / 6 PiecesMagic chicken pieces are made by marinating cubed breast meat, coating it with a special batter, and deep-frying. The main ingredients are chicken breast and flour, with a small amount of seasonings used for marination, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior when fried.