Ma Yong Lamb & Mutton (Meidian Family Compound Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 3 Bianxi Street, University South Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 3 Bianxi Street, University South Road. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dumpling, Stewed Beef Tripe, Shredded Beef.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 3 Bianxi Street, University South Road
- Popular dishes: Dumpling, Stewed Beef Tripe, Shredded Beef, Beef Slices, Beef Shank
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Dishes
DumplingDumplings are a traditional dish primarily made with meat. The process involves mixing minced meat with an appropriate amount of starch and seasonings, then hand-rolling it into small round balls before cooking. The preparation is simple, resulting in a tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Stewed Beef TripeStewed beef tripe is a dish made primarily from beef tripe, cleaned, blanched, then simmered until tender. Sliced or shredded, it can be mixed with seasonings or stir-fried. Common methods include cold拌, braised in soy sauce, or cooked with chili, scallions, and ginger.
Shredded BeefBeef strips is a dish made primarily with beef, sliced into thin strands, typically marinated and then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or mixing. Ingredients like green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine may be added during preparation.
Beef SlicesBeef slices are a dish made by slicing beef thinly and cooking it through stir-frying, boiling, or涮 (a Chinese method of quickly cooking meat in hot broth). The main ingredient is beef, often cooked together with vegetables such as green peppers and onions, and can also include seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic to enhance flavor.
Beef ShankBeef shank is the leg muscle of cattle, mainly consisting of lean meat and connective tissue. It's typically blanched, then simmered slowly in a pot with soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices until tender and flavorful.
Lamb RollsLamb rolls are made from fresh lamb, hand-cut into thin slices, rolled with various spices, and quickly stir-fried. The meat is tender and flavorful.
RibsRib meat refers to pork belly with skin from the rib area, usually sliced thick or in chunks, cooked by stewing, braising, or simmering. Main ingredient is pork rib meat, seasoned with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar, slowly cooked until tender and flavorful.
Beef Roll with VegetablesA Chinese dish made by wrapping beef slices around vegetables or fillings, then steaming or pan-frying for a tender and flavorful result.
Cured Beef SandwichLaba beef sandwich consists of sliced cured and dried beef placed in a crispy baked flatbread. Main ingredients include flour-based flatbread, laba beef, and accompaniments like green peppers and cilantro. Beef is marinated with salt and spices, then air-dried or smoked before slicing and serving with the bread.
Braised Lamb with SauceStewed mutton dish made with lamb as the main ingredient, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger slices to absorb rich flavors, resulting in tender meat with deep taste.
Ma Yong Dried BeefMa Yong dried beef is made from high-quality yellow beef, processed through traditional methods including marinating, air-drying, and smoking. The meat is firm, rich in salty aroma, with a distinct smoky flavor and chewy texture, perfect as a drinking companion.