Xian Niu Niu Chaoshan Beef Hot Pot (Jing'an Hui Ao Lai Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
West Side Skirt Building, Shengyuan Plaza
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 West Side Skirt Building, Shengyuan Plaza. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Original Beef Bone Soup, Potato Slices, Tenderized Meat.
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: 4.3
- Address: West Side Skirt Building, Shengyuan Plaza
- Popular dishes: Original Beef Bone Soup, Potato Slices, Tenderized Meat, Handmade Noodles, Prime Snowflake
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Dishes
Original Beef Bone SoupA rich, savory soup made by slow-cooking beef bones for hours to extract deep flavor and nutrients.
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Tenderized MeatTender meat is a dish primarily made with pork, using tender cuts such as pork tenderloin or梅花肉 (marbled pork), which are sliced, marinated, and quickly stir-fried. The dish has a bright color and tender, juicy texture.
Handmade NoodlesHandmade noodles are made by kneading flour and water into dough, then shaped by hand through rolling or pulling to create various thicknesses. Once cooked, they can be served with a variety of broths or stir-fried.
Prime SnowflakePremium snowflake is a dish made from high-quality pork tenderloin, marinated, sliced thin, coated with starch or egg white, then quickly fried in hot oil. The meat is tender and white like snowflakes, often garnished with scallions and ginger丝.
Chao Shan Hand-Hammered Beef BallsChao-Shan hand-pounded beef balls use fresh yellow beef as the main ingredient, pounded by hand until tender, then mixed with starch, salt, and pepper, shaped into balls and cooked. The process emphasizes manual pounding to maintain elasticity and texture.
Chao Shan Hand-Made Raw MeatballsA traditional dish from Chaozhou, made with fresh pork or shrimp meat, hand-pounded into tender, bouncy balls, often served in hot pot or clear soup.
Chao Shan Water SpinachA Cantonese dish made by stir-frying fresh water spinach with garlic, highlighting its natural freshness and mild flavor.
Beef Bone Hot Pot BaseThe beef bone broth is made by simmering beef bones for a long time to extract marrow and gelatin, creating a rich soup base. Ginger slices and green onions are typically added to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma, while some versions include star anise and cassia bark for deeper flavor. The finished broth is milky white and thick, ideal for dipping various ingredients or eating directly.
Premium Beef BrisketPremium beef brisket made with tender beef and vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection for rich flavor.