Lao Zhang Hot Pot Vegetables (8th Street Neighborhood Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
Shop Unit, Taoyuan West Road Market
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 Shop Unit, Taoyuan West Road Market. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato Slices, Potato Noodles, Baby bok choy.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: Shop Unit, Taoyuan West Road Market
- Popular dishes: Potato Slices, Potato Noodles, Baby bok choy, Wide Rice Noodles, Oilseed lettuce
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Dishes
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.
Potato NoodlesPotato starch is a powdered ingredient made from potatoes, commonly used in cooking various soups and stir-fried noodles. The production process begins with washing and peeling fresh potatoes, then grinding them into a paste using a special technique. After sedimentation, filtration, and sun-drying, the result is a fine powder. When cooking, potato starch can be paired with meats, vegetables, and other ingredients to create delicious dishes that are smooth in texture and rich in nutrition.
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Oilseed lettuceOil lettuce is a refreshing vegetable dish primarily made with fresh oil lettuce. The preparation method is simple, typically involving washing, cutting into segments, and stir-frying, which preserves its natural flavor and highlights the tender texture of the oil lettuce.
Blanched VegetablesBlanching is a cooking method where fresh vegetables or meats are briefly boiled in hot water. Common ingredients include spinach, bean sprouts, cabbage, and beef slices. After quick heating, the ingredients are removed and can be eaten directly or mixed with seasonings to retain their tender texture and nutrients.
TripeTripe is a dish made from a cow's stomach. After cleaning and boiling, the tripe becomes soft and elastic. Common preparation methods include stewing, cold mixing, or stir-frying, often combined with various spices and seasonings to enhance flavor.
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.
Sesame PasteSesame paste is a sauce made by grinding roasted sesame seeds and vegetable oil. It has a golden color and a rich flavor, commonly used for seasoning or as a dipping sauce.
BroccoliBroccoli is a green vegetable known for its distinctive flower buds and bright color. It is commonly steamed, boiled, or stir-fried to preserve its natural flavor. When cooked with simple seasonings such as garlic or olive oil, it delivers a fresh and delicious taste.
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.
Sesame TwistSesame twist is a traditional Chinese snack made primarily from flour, sugar, and oil. The ingredients are rolled into strips, folded in half, twisted into a braided shape, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy.