Old Man's Secret Pot (East China Wanyue City Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
Level F1, Huadong Wanyue City, No. 128, Changle West Road
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 Level F1, Huadong Wanyue City, No. 128, Changle West Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Crunchy Rolls, Handmade Pork Meatballs in Clay Pot, Wood Ear Mushroom.
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: Level F1, Huadong Wanyue City, No. 128, Changle West Road
- Popular dishes: Crunchy Rolls, Handmade Pork Meatballs in Clay Pot, Wood Ear Mushroom, Oil Swirl Cake, Thin seaweed strips
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Dishes
Crunchy RollsFried tofu skin rolls are a snack made from tofu paper. The tofu skin is rolled into a cylindrical shape and deep-fried until golden and crispy. The exterior is crunchy while the inside remains tender and smooth.
Handmade Pork Meatballs in Clay PotFresh pork is minced and seasoned, formed into large meatballs, then simmered in a clay pot with vegetables like cabbage and tofu for a rich, savory dish.
Wood Ear MushroomWood ear mushrooms, also known as black fungus, are a common edible mushroom. To prepare them, dried wood ear mushrooms are typically soaked in water until they soften, then they can be served cold or stir-fried. When served cold, they are often mixed with vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings for a refreshing and appetizing dish. When stir-fried, they pair well with various vegetables or meats, offering a smooth, tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Oil Swirl CakeA traditional Chinese pastry made with flour, lard, and sesame, shaped into a spiral and pan-fried for a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Clay Pot Handmade NoodlesStewed hand-pulled noodles in a clay pot is a home-style noodle dish featuring handmade noodles, paired with meat, vegetables, and spices, slowly simmered in a clay pot to create a rich broth and chewy noodles.
Braised Fish Dumplings in Clay PotPotato fish tofu is a dish primarily made with fish tofu, usually accompanied by vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, and greens, slow-cooked in a clay pot. First, the fish tofu is blanched to remove any fishy odor, then combined with the vegetables and placed into the clay pot. High-quality broth or water is added, brought to a boil, and then simmered over low heat to allow the flavors to blend.
Sweet Potato NoodlesSweet potato vermicelli is a wide noodle made primarily from sweet potato starch, processed through steaming, cooling, and sun-drying. It's prepared by mixing the starch with water, steaming until cooked, cooling, slicing into wide strips, then drying to form transparent or slightly yellow noodles. Soak in warm water before use; suitable for stir-frying, boiling, stewing, or cold serving.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
MushroomMushroom is a dish primarily made with fresh mushrooms. To prepare it, first clean the mushrooms and slice them or keep them whole. Then, cook them by stir-frying, boiling, roasting, or steaming until fully cooked, preserving their tender texture. Finally, season to taste with salt, pepper, or other seasonings as desired.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.