Tai Xiao Canteen (Chenggong Qicao Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.4
1st Floor, Tianjie 166, Qicai Yunnan Di Yi Cheng, Yikang North Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 1st Floor, Tianjie 166, Qicai Yunnan Di Yi Cheng, Yikang North Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dai-Style Beef, Cold-Mixed Tilapia Salad, Spicy Stirred-off Tripe.
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: Kunming
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 1st Floor, Tianjie 166, Qicai Yunnan Di Yi Cheng, Yikang North Road
- Popular dishes: Dai-Style Beef, Cold-Mixed Tilapia Salad, Spicy Stirred-off Tripe, Salted Egg Potato Chips, Grandmother's Braised Pork
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Dishes
Dai-Style BeefDai-style beef is made with fresh beef marinated in aromatic herbs like lemongrass and lime leaves, then slow-cooked to create a flavorful, slightly spicy dish typical of Yunnan cuisine.
Cold-Mixed Tilapia SaladA refreshing dish made by boiling and cooling tilapia, then mixing with seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and chili for a fresh, savory flavor.
Spicy Stirred-off TripeA Sichuan-style cold dish made with pork or beef tripe, quickly mixed with spicy seasonings like chili, garlic, and Sichuan pepper for a crisp, numbingly spicy flavor.
Salted Egg Potato ChipsCrispy potato slices tossed with seasoned salted egg yolk, creating a savory and crunchy snack.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Small Stir-Fried ChickenA classic Sichuan dish made by stir-frying chicken with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, offering a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Tomato Water Fern SaladA refreshing dish made with fresh tomatoes and water fern, stir-fried to preserve natural flavors.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a dish primarily made with pork spare ribs. The preparation involves marinating the ribs, then frying them until golden and crispy, followed by cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, which is then poured over the ribs.
Cheese Eight Treasure RiceA fusion dessert combining traditional eight-treasure rice with cheesy richness, featuring glutinous rice, red beans, lotus seeds, and other ingredients blended with cheese and steamed for a sweet, creamy treat.
Mint Potato SlicesA refreshing cold dish made with sliced potatoes tossed in fresh mint, garlic, vinegar, and a touch of chili oil for a crisp, cool flavor.
Flying Hollow VegetableStir-fried water spinach is a dish made primarily with water spinach. The vegetable is washed, cut into segments, and quickly stir-fried in hot oil with garlic and salt to retain its crisp texture.