Xi Zhong Yuan · Hunan Cuisine (Shi Li Bu Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
No. 87 Chaoyang North Road, Bali Zhuang Beili (next to Atour Hotel)
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 No. 87 Chaoyang North Road, Bali Zhuang Beili (next to Atour Hotel). It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Bandit Pig Liver.
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: Beijing
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 87 Chaoyang North Road, Bali Zhuang Beili (next to Atour Hotel)
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Bandit Pig Liver, Pan-fried Stinky Mandarin Fish, Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with Vegetables
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Dishes
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Bandit Pig LiverBandit liver is a dish made by stir-frying pig liver with chili, garlic, and other seasonings. After slicing and marinating, the liver is quickly stir-fried with ingredients to achieve a bright red color and tender texture.
Pan-fried Stinky Mandarin FishStinky mandarin fish is marinated and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, with firm flesh and rich aroma. Main ingredients are mandarin fish and seasonings, with frying enhancing flavor and creating a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Spicy Stir-Fried Beef with VegetablesSpicy stir-fried yellow beef is a dish made by quickly stir-frying sliced yellow beef with vegetables like green pepper, red pepper, and onion. The beef is marinated before being cooked with the vegetables to keep it tender and the veggies crisp.
Spicy Chili and Tofu Skin with Century EggLèi Cháoliáo Tǔ Pídàn is a cold dish made primarily from green peppers and preserved duck eggs. The peppers are grilled, peeled, then crushed with the eggs in a mortar to blend flavors naturally without additional seasonings.
Yongzhou Blood DuckYongzhou Blood Duck is a traditional dish primarily made with fresh duck and duck blood. After the duck is slaughtered, its blood is collected and set aside. The duck meat is cut into pieces and stir-fried with ingredients such as ginger and garlic. Just before the duck meat is fully cooked, the duck blood is poured in and quickly stir-fried to evenly coat the meat, creating a unique color and texture.
Pan-fried Cucumber with PerillaBasil-fried cucumber is a dish primarily made with cucumbers and perilla leaves. After slicing the cucumber, it is pan-fried together with perilla leaves in hot oil, which gives the cucumber a slight charred aroma while allowing the fragrance of the perilla leaves to infuse, creating a unique flavor.
Trendy Meat Soup RiceThe popular meat soup rice dish features a rich meat broth as its base, paired with soft white rice. First, premium meats are slow-cooked to create a flavorful broth, then hot rice is poured in to fully absorb the savory liquid. Fresh seasonal vegetables are added as garnish to enhance texture and flavor layers.
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.
Reviews
- Logan_23Honestly the stir-fried pork with peppers here was so good with rice, the meat was super tender and not dry at all, and paired with the smashed chili and preserved egg it was tangy and spicy in the best way. The chopped chili fish head is also worth trying, the fish was silky and the chili had this really nice layered flavor. Place was clean and tidy, service was friendly, and the food came out fast. Oh and the viral pork broth rice that's all over the internet is no joke, huge portion and the broth is super rich, mixing it with the rice is just amazing. Overall a few solid Hunan dishes, all pretty authentic, left super happy.