Tip of the Tongue Pu'er · Private Kitchen
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Jia Ren Ju Hostel, Mid-Section of Guanjun Road, 20 meters west
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Jia Ren Ju Hostel, Mid-Section of Guanjun Road, 20 meters west. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Belly, Wrapped Roast Fish, Hand-grab Fish 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: Kunming
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Jia Ren Ju Hostel, Mid-Section of Guanjun Road, 20 meters west
- Popular dishes: Pork Belly, Wrapped Roast Fish, Hand-grab Fish Noodles, Seasonal Vegetable Soup, Litsea Fish Slices
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Dishes
Pork BellyPork belly is a cut of meat from the pig's abdomen, characterized by alternating layers of fat and lean meat, which gives it the name 'five-layered' or 'five-striped'. Common cooking methods include braising, stir-frying, or stewing. During cooking, the fat melts, resulting in tender meat with an aromatic flavor.
Wrapped Roast FishA dish of fresh fish wrapped in lotus or bamboo leaves and roasted over charcoal, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a subtle aroma.
Hand-grab Fish NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh fish and rice noodles, stir-fried with aromatics for a savory, satisfying flavor.
Seasonal Vegetable SoupA light and healthy soup made with fresh seasonal vegetables, gently simmered to preserve natural flavors and nutrients.
Litsea Fish SlicesWood Sorrel Fish Slices is a dish made primarily with fresh fish slices, combined with wild ginger berries (a plant fruit known for its unique aroma). The fish slices are typically marinated and then stir-fried or blanched before being tossed with sautéed wood sorrel berries to allow the fish to absorb the fragrant essence. The preparation emphasizes precise heat control to maintain the tender texture of the fish slices.
Lemon Cucumber SaladLemon cucumber is a cold dish made primarily from cucumbers, flavored with lemon juice or slices. After washing, cucumbers are sliced or crushed, then mixed with lemon juice, salt, sugar, and other seasonings. Chill before serving.
Oil-Poured TripeA Sichuan dish featuring quick-boiled tripe tossed in hot oil with chili and Sichuan peppercorns for a spicy, numbing flavor.
Eggplant and Green Beans Stir-fryGreen beans and eggplant is a home-style dish made primarily with green beans and eggplant. To prepare, cut the green beans and eggplant into segments, stir-fry until just cooked through, then add seasonings and continue stir-frying until the flavors are well absorbed.
Spicy Chicken TendonA dish made with chicken tendons stir-fried with spicy peppers and seasonings, offering a bold, numbingly spicy flavor.