Zuo Er Tiaoshui Fish (Xishi North Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
Laojichang Alley, Datang Xishi, Taoyuan Road Subdistrict (near Laojichang Gas Station)
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 Laojichang Alley, Datang Xishi, Taoyuan Road Subdistrict (near Laojichang Gas Station). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tripe, Oil Cake, Pig's trotter.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Laojichang Alley, Datang Xishi, Taoyuan Road Subdistrict (near Laojichang Gas Station)
- Popular dishes: Tripe, Oil Cake, Pig's trotter, Diving Fish, Sour Cabbage Hot Pot Base
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Dishes
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
Oil CakeOil cakes are made primarily from flour, combined with适量 water and oil, then mixed and kneaded into dough. After flattening and pan-frying, they become golden brown on the surface, crispy and crunchy, while soft and layered inside.
Pig's trotterPig trotters are blanched and then slowly stewed with seasonings until tender. The main ingredient is pig trotters, commonly accompanied by ingredients such as ginger, scallions, cooking wine, and soy sauce. The primary cooking method is slow simmering.
Diving FishDiving fish is a dish made from fresh grass carp. The cleaned fish is quickly blanched in boiling water, then served with a prepared sauce or dipping condiment. The cooking emphasizes keeping the fish tender, often enhanced with scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili.
Sour Cabbage Hot Pot BaseThe sour cabbage hot pot base is primarily made with sour cabbage, combined with辅料 such as pork slices, tofu, and vermicelli, and prepared by stewing. The sour cabbage, fermented to develop a unique tangy flavor, creates a rich and flavorful broth ideal for dipping various ingredients.
Sour RadishSuan Luobo is a pickled dish primarily made from radish. The preparation involves slicing the radish, salting it to draw out moisture, then adding sugar, vinegar, chili, and other seasonings for pickling. Finally, it is sealed and stored until the radish absorbs the flavors and becomes sour.
Spicy and Sour BrothThe spicy and sour broth is based on a high-quality stock made from pork or chicken bones, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger slices, garlic cloves, onions, and other spices, brought to a boil. White vinegar, lemon juice, or pickled chilies are added to enhance the sour flavor, followed by vegetables such as bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms. The cooking process emphasizes precise control of heat to ensure a rich, layered flavor in the broth.
KonjacKonjac is a food made from the corm of the konjac plant, processed into a gel-like texture with a smooth and refreshing mouthfeel. The main ingredients are konjac powder and water, and an alkaline substance is added during processing to solidify the konjac. It can be sliced, shredded, or used whole, and is commonly used in cold dishes, stir-fries, or soups.