Shuyu Small Kitchen (Minghong Center Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.4
Nanming Hong Center, Jianyuan 1st Road South
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 Nanming Hong Center, Jianyuan 1st Road South. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Twice-Cooked Pork, South African Ice Plant Salad, Kang Ge Chicken Noodle Soup.
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: 3.4
- Address: Nanming Hong Center, Jianyuan 1st Road South
- Popular dishes: Twice-Cooked Pork, South African Ice Plant Salad, Kang Ge Chicken Noodle Soup, Salted Spicy River Shrimp, Salted Pepper Mushrooms
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Dishes
Twice-Cooked PorkA classic Sichuan dish made with pork belly and vegetables, stir-fried twice for rich flavor and tender texture.
South African Ice Plant SaladA refreshing salad made from fresh ice plant, dressed with garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Kang Ge Chicken Noodle SoupA Chinese noodle dish featuring shredded chicken, vegetables, and a savory sauce, served over cooked noodles for a rich and satisfying meal.
Salted Spicy River ShrimpSalted pepper baby river shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh baby river shrimp. After cleaning and draining, the shrimp are marinated with cooking wine and ginger slices to remove fishy odor, then lightly coated with starch before being deep-fried until crispy. Next, salted pepper, chopped scallions, and minced ginger are stir-fried together and mixed evenly with the shrimp, allowing the shrimp to fully absorb the aromatic flavor of the salted pepper.
Salted Pepper MushroomsBlack pepper salt mushrooms is a dish primarily made with fresh mushrooms, seasoned with black pepper and salt. After washing, the mushrooms are simply prepared, mixed evenly with black pepper and salt, then cooked to bring out the tender texture of the mushrooms and the crispy flavor of the seasoning.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
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.