Alpha Xinjiang Cuisine
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Opposite Building 17, Shenggu Nanli, North Third Ring East Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Opposite Building 17, Shenggu Nanli, North Third Ring East Road. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Big Plate Chicken Noodles, Handmade Old-style Stir-Fried Noodles, Hand-Grabbed Rice.
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: Beijing
- Category: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Opposite Building 17, Shenggu Nanli, North Third Ring East Road
- Popular dishes: Big Plate Chicken Noodles, Handmade Old-style Stir-Fried Noodles, Hand-Grabbed Rice, Ramen, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken
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Dishes
Big Plate Chicken NoodlesDa Pan Ji Ban Mian is a dish primarily made with chicken and noodles. The chicken is stewed until tender and juicy, then mixed with cooked noodles and a specially prepared sauce. After thorough mixing, the noodles fully absorb the rich flavors of both the chicken and the sauce.
Handmade Old-style Stir-Fried NoodlesHand-pulled old-style noodle slices are a Chinese dish made by stir-frying handmade dough sheets with vegetables and meat. The dough is rolled thin, cut into strips, then quickly stir-fried in oil to absorb flavors.
Hand-Grabbed RiceHand-pulled rice is a dish made from rice, mutton, carrots, onions, and other ingredients. To prepare it, first stew the mutton until tender, then add diced carrots and onions, and cook together with rice to allow the rice to fully absorb the meat's aroma and the vegetables' natural sweetness.
RamenRamen is a noodle dish primarily made with noodles, meat, or vegetables. The noodles are stretched by hand or machine, giving them a certain elasticity and chewiness. It is typically served with various broths and seasonings, and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
Xinjiang Big Plate ChickenXinjiang large plate chicken is a dish made from ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and chili peppers. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with spices, then vegetables like potatoes and chili peppers are added, and it is slowly stewed until fully flavored. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
Roasted NaanFlatbread is a type of dough made primarily from flour, which is fermented by adding water and yeast, then kneaded into a dough. The dough is then divided into small pieces, rolled into round flat cakes, and baked in a preheated oven until golden and crispy.
Stir-Fried FlatbreadVegetable stir-fried naan is a dish made with naan as the main ingredient, stir-fried with vegetables like onions, green peppers, and carrots. Cut naan into pieces, sauté vegetables until just cooked, then add naan to absorb flavors, and season to taste.
Lamb Skewers with Red WillowLamb skewers are made by threading meat (such as lamb or beef) onto red willow branches and grilling over charcoal. During the grilling process, the aroma of the red willow infuses into the meat, adding a unique flavor.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Alpha Roasted BaoziAlfa baked buns are made by wrapping meat filling in dough and baking it. Main ingredients include flour, lamb or beef, onion, coriander, and various seasonings. The dough is rolled out, filled with seasoned meat, sealed, then baked in an oven or over charcoal until golden and crispy.
Lamb in NaanLamb and naan is a specialty dish from Xinjiang, primarily made with lamb and naan. The preparation typically involves cutting tender, slow-cooked lamb into pieces, serving it with baked or fried naan, and drizzling it with rich lamb broth so the naan fully absorbs the flavorful sauce, creating a unique texture.
Spicy Lamb HeadSpicy lamb head is a dish made primarily from lamb head, cleaned and blanched, then stewed or braised with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and scallions to make the meat tender and flavorful.
Reviews
- fierce_anthuriumA friend told me about this Xinjiang place and yeah, it totally lived up to the hype. The lamb skewers are grilled fresh on the spot and the meat is super tender — toss on some of that chili oil the owner recommends and it's so flavorful without being overwhelming. The baked naan is crispy on the outside, soft inside, and kinda sweet, really good. The big plate chicken came in this rich, thick sauce and the pulled noodles soaked up all the flavor, honestly amazing. The staff were really nice too, they actually came over and suggested different ways to mix and match stuff. Portions are huge, like way more than I expected. Spent maybe 40-50 yuan per person and I was absolutely stuffed. For the price this place is honestly a steal, I'd definitely come back.
