Xiang Xia Lao · Old Changsha Noodles (Joy City Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.2
B1 Floor, Qujiang Joy City, Cien West 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 B1 Floor, Qujiang Joy City, Cien West Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Childhood Rice Paste, Mashed Potato with Noodles, Hunan Special Chopped Pork Noodles.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: B1 Floor, Qujiang Joy City, Cien West Road
- Popular dishes: Childhood Rice Paste, Mashed Potato with Noodles, Hunan Special Chopped Pork Noodles, Xiang Xia La Stinky Tofu, Secret-Recipe Braised Pork Rice
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Dishes
Childhood Rice PasteA traditional Chinese snack made by steaming rice paste, known for its smooth texture and nostalgic flavor.
Mashed Potato with NoodlesMashed potato mixed with rice noodles is a dish primarily made from potatoes and rice noodles. The cooked potatoes are mashed and mixed with cooked rice noodles, then seasoned with appropriate condiments and stirred well. During preparation, additional ingredients such as chopped green onions and minced garlic are often added to enhance the flavor.
Hunan Special Chopped Pork NoodlesA classic Hunan dish featuring minced pork and rice noodles, seasoned with chili oil, garlic, and cilantro for a bold, spicy flavor.
Xiang Xia La Stinky TofuXiang Xia La Stinky Tofu is a Hunan specialty snack made with fried tofu and seasoned with chili, garlic, and cilantro, offering a crispy exterior and tender interior with a distinctive fermented aroma.
Secret-Recipe Braised Pork RiceBraised pork rice features fatty pork slow-cooked with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices until tender. Served over steamed white rice, often with a boiled egg or greens.
Sugar Oil Rice BallsSugar oil glutinous rice balls are small round cakes made from glutinous rice flour, deep-fried until the surface turns golden and crispy, then coated with a layer of syrup or brown sugar sauce. The main ingredients are glutinous rice flour and sugar. The preparation involves mixing glutinous rice flour with water to form a dough, shaping it into small balls, frying them in hot oil, and finally drizzling with syrup and tossing to coat evenly.
Old Changsha Large SausageOld Changsha large sausage is a traditional cured meat made from pork, seasoned with chili, Sichuan pepper, salt, sugar, and liquor, then stuffed into casings and air-dried or smoked.
Old Changsha Braised Beef NoodlesOld Changsha Braised Beef Noodles features tender beef and chewy rice noodles simmered in a rich, savory sauce, delivering authentic Hunan flavors.
Old Changsha Stinky TofuOld Changsha stinky tofu is made primarily from tofu, which is fermented specially to create a unique flavor. The outer layer is crispy while the inside remains tender, and it's served with a specially prepared sauce that enhances its distinctive taste.
Sour Soup Yellow Beef NoodlesA spicy and sour soup made with tender yellow beef and rice noodles, seasoned with tomatoes, pickled chili, and aromatics for a tangy, savory flavor.
Sour and Spicy Bamboo Shoot NoodlesSour and spicy bamboo shoot noodles are made with bamboo shoot threads, chili, vinegar, and other ingredients, cooked by boiling or frying. The texture is crisp and the taste is sour and spicy, stimulating appetite.
Crispy Potato with Rice NoodlesPotato and rice cracker stir-fry features small potatoes fried until crispy, paired with crunchy rice crackers, seasoned and tossed to absorb flavors while keeping potatoes soft.
Snowy Red Meat NoodlesA Chinese dish made with snow cabbage, minced pork, and rice noodles, offering a savory and slightly sour taste.