Hunan Maotou · Authentic Yaoyang Cuisine · Xiang Cuisine (Wei Gongcun Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Opposite the East Gate No. 1 of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Minzu University West Road
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 Opposite the East Gate No. 1 of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Minzu University West Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Fragrant Crawfish in Brine, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head.
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: 4.2
- Address: Opposite the East Gate No. 1 of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Minzu University West Road
- Popular dishes: Fragrant Crawfish in Brine, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Hometown Spicy Chicken, Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow Onion
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Dishes
Fragrant Crawfish in BrineStinky mandarin fish is made from fresh mandarin fish, fermented after salting and seasoning. The fish develops a unique flavor through days of腌制, then cooked by frying or braising with ginger, garlic, and green onions.
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.
Hometown Spicy ChickenHome-style spicy chicken is made with chicken, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. The marinated chicken pieces are stir-fried with chilies and peppercorns to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich spiciness.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato Slices is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced thinly and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Then, they are stir-fried in a dry pot with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Spicy Pork Intestines in Dry PotDry Pot Intestines is a dish featuring pig intestines as the main ingredient, stir-fried with chili, garlic, ginger, and doubanjiang after cleaning and blanching. It has a bright red color, soft yet chewy texture, and rich aroma.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Dongting FishA dish made with fresh fish from Dongting Lake, steamed with ginger, scallions, and garlic to highlight its natural flavor.
Corn and Pork Rib SoupCorn and pork rib soup is mainly made from pork ribs and corn. After blanching the ribs, they are cooked together with corn in a pot, adding water and simmering until the ribs are tender and the corn is sweet, resulting in a clear or slightly yellowish broth.
Stinky TofuStinky tofu is a traditional snack whose main ingredient is tofu. Through a special fermentation process, the tofu develops a unique smell and taste. The fermented tofu blocks are usually deep-fried until golden and crispy, then served with seasonings.
Money EggMoney Egg is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggs. The preparation involves slicing boiled eggs, frying them until golden on both sides, and then stir-frying with chili, garlic, and other seasonings.
LobsterLobster is a dish primarily made with fresh lobster as the main ingredient. To prepare it, first clean the lobster and cut it into pieces suitable for eating. Then, it can be steamed, braised in soy sauce, or stir-fried, combined with appropriate seasonings and vegetables to preserve its natural flavor while enhancing its delicious taste.