Dian Chu Shan · Yunnan Small Restaurant (Old Market Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.8
40 meters west of the intersection of South Shuncheng Road (East Section) and Xinyi Lane
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 40 meters west of the intersection of South Shuncheng Road (East Section) and Xinyi Lane. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yunnan Traditional Copper Pot Mushroom Rice, Yunnan Rose Fruit Stuffed with Lotus, Dai-style Spicy Beef Stir-fry.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: 40 meters west of the intersection of South Shuncheng Road (East Section) and Xinyi Lane
- Popular dishes: Yunnan Traditional Copper Pot Mushroom Rice, Yunnan Rose Fruit Stuffed with Lotus, Dai-style Spicy Beef Stir-fry, Dai-style Spiced Grilled Tilapia, Litsea Cubeba Green Beans
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Dishes
Yunnan Traditional Copper Pot Mushroom RiceA Yunnan specialty featuring wild mushrooms and rice cooked together in a copper pot, resulting in a rich, aromatic dish with tender rice infused with mushroom flavor.
Yunnan Rose Fruit Stuffed with LotusA delicacy from Yunnan featuring rose petals and sweet fillings like lotus root and glutinous rice, wrapped in a soft rice skin for a fragrant, sweet treat.
Dai-style Spicy Beef Stir-fryA flavorful stir-fry of beef with authentic Dai spices, known for its aromatic herbs and spicy kick.
Dai-style Spiced Grilled TilapiaFresh tilapia marinated in Dai spices and grilled to perfection, offering a fragrant and spicy taste with a unique ethnic flavor.
Litsea Cubeba Green BeansA Chinese dish featuring fresh green beans stir-fried with litsea cubeba, offering a fragrant and spicy flavor.
Stewed Chicken in OilOil-braised chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken and various seasonings simmered together. The chicken is cut into pieces, pan-fried in oil until slightly golden, then stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings until fragrant. After adding cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings, it is slowly braised over low heat until the chicken becomes tender and fully infused with flavor, then reduced to a glossy glaze.
Oil Chicken Mushroom Stir-Fried Eggplant with ChiliOil chicken mushroom stir-fried eggplant is a Sichuan dish made with eggplant, chicken mushrooms, and chili. The eggplant is fried first, then stir-fried with chicken mushrooms and roasted chili, offering a fragrant taste with a slight spiciness.
Yunnan Special Small Pot Rice NoodlesA Yunnan-style rice noodle dish cooked in a small pot with a spicy-sour broth, featuring ham, bean sprouts, chives, and minced meat for a rich, flavorful experience.
Lancang Passionfruit Sour Fish SoupA sour fish soup made with Lancang passionfruit, featuring fresh fish and a tangy broth that highlights Yunnan's unique flavors.
Crispy Fried Potato with Brown SauceA traditional Chinese dish made by frying potatoes and simmering them in a savory brown sauce, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Yuxi Ice PorridgeYuxi Ice Porridge is a specialty snack from Yuxi, Yunnan, made by cooking glutinous rice and regular rice into a thin porridge, then chilled or served with ice. It's often topped with brown sugar, peanuts, and sesame seeds for a sweet, refreshing taste.
Sweet Pineapple Spicy Chicken Feet StewChicken feet are simmered with sweet pineapple, creating a tangy and spicy dish with tender texture.
Red Sour Soup Crispy TofuRed Sour Soup Crispy Tofu is a characteristic dish of Guizhou cuisine. Main ingredients include soft tofu, Guizhou red sour soup (fermented from tomatoes and chili peppers), mountain pepper oil, bean sprouts, and shiitake mushrooms. The soft tofu is cut into pieces, coated with a thin layer of starch, and deep-fried until the exterior is golden and crispy. Separately, the red sour soup base is brought to a boil, and ingredients like bean sprouts and shiitake mushrooms are added for seasoning. Finally, the fried tofu is briefly simmered in the soup to absorb its sour and spicy flavors, and mountain pepper oil is drizzled on before serving. The dish features tofu with a crispy exterior and tender interior, in a tangy and spicy broth.
Tengchong Mushroom Hot PotA traditional hot pot from Tengchong, Yunnan, made with wild mushrooms and chicken or ham, simmered to bring out rich, natural flavors.