Midnight Food Court Skewers (Cao Jia Xiang Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 8 Courtyard, Nei Caojia Lane, Midnight Diner
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chengdu, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 8 Courtyard, Nei Caojia Lane, Midnight Diner. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Potato Slices, Zhao Cai Xue Wang, Pork Tetra.
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: Chengdu
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 8 Courtyard, Nei Caojia Lane, Midnight Diner
- Popular dishes: Potato Slices, Zhao Cai Xue Wang, Pork Tetra, Spicy Brain Slices, Oil Dip
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Dishes
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Zhao Cai Xue WangZhao Cai Xue Wang is a traditional Sichuan dish made with pig's blood, pork, and tofu. The pig's blood is cut into pieces and cooked with pork slices and tofu, along with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns for a spicy and fragrant flavor.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Spicy Brain SlicesBanged brain dish is a delicacy made primarily from pig's brain, stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, scallions, ginger, and garlic. After cleaning and blanching to remove odor, the brain is cooked with seasonings until fully flavored. The finished dish has a bright red color and a smooth, tender texture.
Oil DipSichuan cuisine commonly uses oil dip as a dipping sauce, primarily made from sesame oil, chili oil, garlic paste, green onions, crushed peanuts, soy sauce, and vinegar. To prepare it, mix sesame oil and chili oil in proportion, then add finely chopped garlic and green onions. Adjust the taste by adding appropriate amounts of soy sauce and vinegar, and finally sprinkle crushed peanuts to enhance aroma and texture.
Intertwined Hot Pot NoodlesWinding Hot Pot Noodles is a dish made with rice noodles, combined with hot pot base, vegetables, meat, and seafood. Rice noodles are soaked, cooked, then mixed with prepared hot pot broth and various ingredients, stewed or simmered to absorb the rich flavors.
Chinese chrysanthemum greensGai lan, using fresh gai lan as the main ingredient, is prepared through simple cooking techniques to preserve its original flavor as much as possible. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or cold mixing, aiming to highlight gai lan's unique fragrance and texture.
Skewered DelightA popular Chinese street food featuring marinated meat and vegetables grilled on skewers, known for its savory and spicy flavor.
Tripe from the stomach of cattleJun Gan is a dish made from pig or cow stomach, typically cleaned, sliced, marinated with rice wine and soy sauce, then quickly stir-fried. Common ingredients include green pepper, onion, and garlic. It has a crisp, tender texture and rich flavor.
Cilantro BeefCilantro beef is a dish primarily made with tender beef and fresh cilantro. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor. Next, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, then add cilantro pieces and gently stir until evenly mixed.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.