Yu Xi Private Kitchen - Hubei Cuisine (Jiangxia Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 17 Tan Xinpei Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Wuhan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 17 Tan Xinpei Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Crunchy Pork Ribs, Chopped Chili Fish Head, 功夫 Pickled Cucumber.
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: Wuhan
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 17 Tan Xinpei Road
- Popular dishes: Crunchy Pork Ribs, Chopped Chili Fish Head, 功夫 Pickled Cucumber, Braised Duck with Winter Bamboo Shoots, Ginger and Chili Chicken Feet
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Dishes
Crunchy Pork RibsCrunchy pork ribs made by marinating and deep-frying pork knuckles, served with a spicy sauce for an irresistible snack or drink pairing.
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
功夫 Pickled CucumberA refreshing cold dish made with fresh cucumbers marinated in a spicy-sweet sauce, popular as a side or appetizer.
Braised Duck with Winter Bamboo ShootsBraised duck with winter bamboo shoots, a classic Jiangnan home-style dish where the duck is tender and flavorful, and the bamboo shoots are crisp and aromatic.
Ginger and Chili Chicken FeetA spicy dish made with chicken feet fried until crispy and stir-fried with ginger and chili, delivering a bold, aromatic flavor.
Handmade Beef PattyHandmade beef patties made with fresh beef, seasoned with scallions, ginger, salt, and soy sauce, then shaped into round patties and cooked by frying or grilling. The exterior is slightly charred while the inside remains juicy.
Handmade Fish Ball SoupHandmade fish balls are made from fresh fish meat, minced and mixed until elastic, then cooked in clear soup. The broth is usually water or stock with a slice of ginger to remove fishy smell. Fish balls are done when they float. The finished fish balls are chewy and delicious, with a clear, refreshing taste.
Original Flavor Ningxia Tan LambMade with Ningxia Tan lamb, gently stewed to preserve its natural flavor—tender, delicate, and free of gamey taste.
Stir-fried Isatis RootA light vegetarian dish made from fresh Isatis root, stir-fried quickly to preserve its crisp texture and natural medicinal aroma.
Xiang-style Pork Stir-fryA Hunan-style home dish made with pork belly and vegetables, stir-fried to a spicy and savory finish.
Stone Pot Organic TofuStone Pot Organic Tofu is a dish featuring organic soft tofu as the main ingredient. The tofu is cut into cubes and cooked in a preheated stone pot with ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and carrot slices. A sauce made from broth, soy sauce, a little sugar, and salt is added, and the dish is simmered over medium-low heat to allow the tofu to absorb the savory flavors. The stone pot's heat retention keeps the dish bubbling when served, with tender tofu and rich broth.
Braised Beef, Lamb, and Pork in Clay PotA hearty dish featuring beef, lamb, and pork slow-cooked with vegetables in a clay pot, resulting in rich flavors and tender meat.
Yu Xi Home-Style Braised PorkYu Xi Home-Style Braised Pork is a classic home-cooked dish, primarily made with skin-on pork belly. The pork belly is cut into chunks, blanched to remove impurities, then pan-fried until lightly browned. It is stir-fried with ginger, scallions, star anise, and cinnamon for fragrance. Soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, and water are added, brought to a boil, then simmered over low heat for about an hour until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens. The dish has a glossy red color and a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture without being greasy.
Green Sichuan Pepper Sauce Big Silver CarpA Sichuan dish featuring fresh big silver carp cooked in a spicy green Sichuan pepper sauce, known for its numbing and fiery flavor.
Steamed Mandarin Fish with Green Sichuan Pepper SauceSteamed Mandarin Fish with Green Sichuan Pepper Sauce is a dish featuring fresh mandarin fish as the main ingredient. The primary cooking method involves briefly marinating the cleaned fish with salt and cooking wine, then steaming it until cooked. The core flavor comes from a specially prepared green Sichuan pepper sauce, typically made from fresh green Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking oil. The sauce is heated to release the distinctive numbing aroma of the peppercorns and then poured over the steamed fish. The finished dish offers tender, delicate fish with a refreshing taste, highlighted by the characteristic numbing and fragrant notes of green Sichuan pepper.
Flavorful Clay-Pot PorkA savory pork dish slow-cooked in a clay pot, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with rich aroma.
Fresh Pepper Fish SlicesFresh pepper fish slices feature tender fish fillets stir-fried with fresh green and red peppers, delivering a spicy and aromatic flavor typical of Sichuan cuisine.