Old Place Sichuan Flavor House (Lihua Shui Community Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
Huashui Community, inside West Third Ring Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Huashui Community, inside West Third Ring Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Grandmother's Vegetable Egg Rice, Big Plate Chicken, Stir-Fried Pork with Rice.
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: 3.6
- Address: Huashui Community, inside West Third Ring Road
- Popular dishes: Grandmother's Vegetable Egg Rice, Big Plate Chicken, Stir-Fried Pork with Rice, Sichuan North Cold Jelly Noodles, Dry-Fried Green Beans
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Dishes
Grandmother's Vegetable Egg RiceGrandmother's vegetable and egg rice bowl: rice topped with stir-fried grandmother's vegetables and a fried egg. The vegetables, made from pickled mustard greens and radish, are savory with a hint of spice; the golden fried egg complements the dish, served over hot rice with simple seasoning.
Big Plate ChickenDa Pan Ji is a dish primarily made with chicken, potatoes, and noodles. Chicken is cut into pieces and stewed with spices and seasonings, along with diced potatoes, until fully flavored. Finally, cooked noodles are mixed with the stewed chicken and potatoes to absorb the rich broth.
Stir-Fried Pork with RiceFried pork with vegetables over rice is a Chinese-style rice dish featuring thin slices of pork stir-fried quickly with green and red peppers and other vegetables, seasoned with sauces, then served hot over steamed rice. The dish offers rich meat aroma and fresh, crisp vegetables.
Sichuan North Cold Jelly NoodlesChuanbei Cold Jelly is a traditional snack made from pea starch, processed into cold jelly and then cut into细 strips. It is typically served with seasonings such as chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, vinegar, and garlic paste, creating a spicy, numbing, sour, and fragrant dish.
Dry-Fried Green BeansDry-fried green beans is a home-style dish primarily made with green beans. Through high-heat quick stir-frying, the beans achieve a dry and fragrant texture while maintaining their fresh green color. Garlic and chili are added during stir-frying to enhance the flavor.
Preserved Vegetable Braised Pork with PancakesA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork belly and preserved vegetables, served with thin pancakes for wrapping.
Bean Sprout and Wheat Gluten Stir-fryA vegetarian dish made by stir-frying bean sprouts and wheat gluten with seasonings, resulting in a crisp and savory flavor.
Eggplant and Green Bean Rice BowlA savory dish featuring stir-fried eggplant and green beans served over steamed rice, offering a comforting blend of textures and flavors.
Spicy Sour Cabbage Rice BowlSour and spicy cabbage rice bowl features shredded napa cabbage stir-fried with garlic, chili, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, then served over steamed rice.
Spicy and Sour Tripe SoupSpicy and sour tripe soup features sliced pork stomach cooked with wood ear mushrooms and carrots. After blanching to remove odor, it's simmered in broth or water, seasoned with vinegar and chili, then thickened for a smooth texture.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.