Xu Yi Lobster (Xinjian Central City Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.5
Beside the west gate of Xinxian City Phase I
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanchang, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Beside the west gate of Xinxian City Phase I. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nanchang Style Crayfish, Spicy Lobster, Squid.
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: Nanchang
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Beside the west gate of Xinxian City Phase I
- Popular dishes: Nanchang Style Crayfish, Spicy Lobster, Squid, Milk-Flavored Roasted Bread, Dry-Fried Spicy Lobster
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Dishes
Nanchang Style CrayfishNanchang Style Crayfish features fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, cleaned and prepared using local Nanchang cooking techniques. The primary steps involve briefly frying the crayfish, then stir-frying with aromatics such as scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns. The core seasonings are Nanchang-style fermented broad bean paste and chili sauce, which impart a rich, savory, and spicy flavor. A small amount of beer or broth is often added for braising, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat. The finished dish has a bright red color, firm and springy crayfish meat, and a thick, flavorful sauce, representing a classic dish from the Nanchang region.
Spicy LobsterSpicy lobster is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient. After cleaning, it is stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, chili peppers, doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), and other seasonings.适量 water or broth is added to simmer until fully flavored, then the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
SquidOctopus is a seafood dish made primarily with fresh octopus. To prepare it, first clean the octopus thoroughly, then cut it while maintaining its complete shape. Next, cook it quickly by stir-frying or grilling, and season it appropriately to make the octopus tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
Milk-Flavored Roasted BreadToasted bread with a creamy milk flavor, baked until golden and aromatic.
Dry-Fried Spicy LobsterA spicy stir-fried lobster dish made with fresh lobsters and dried chilies, known for its bold, numbing heat and rich flavor.
Happy ClamsA dish made with fresh clams stir-fried with garlic, chili, and green onions, offering a savory and slightly spicy flavor.
Qianjiang Oil-Steamed CrawfishQianjiang oil-braised crayfish is a dish made with fresh crayfish, stir-fried with scallions, ginger, garlic, chili, and seasonings, then slowly stewed in oil. Main ingredients are crayfish and cooking oil, enhanced with various spices and seasonings.
Roasted Chicken FeetA dish made by roasting chicken feet after marinating them, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior, often seasoned with chili powder and cumin.
Secret-Recipe Stir-Fried SnailsFresh snails stir-fried with a secret sauce, garlic, and chili for a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Superb Braised Duck HeadSuperb Braised Duck Head is a dish primarily made with fresh duck heads. During preparation, the duck heads are first cleaned and blanched to remove any gamey taste. They are then placed in a pot with soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, dried chili peppers, and various other spices and seasonings. The duck heads are slowly braised over low to medium heat for an extended period until the meat becomes tender and thoroughly infused with flavor. The finished dish has a bright red color, with soft, glutinous meat and rich, flavorful marrow.
Chicken WingsChicken wings are made from the wing meat of chickens, seasoned or marinated and then grilled, fried, or boiled. The skin is golden and crispy, while the inside is tender and juicy, often served as a main dish or snack.
Duck HeadThis duck head dish uses fresh duck heads marinated with a variety of spices to infuse rich flavor. After careful stewing, the duck head meat becomes tender and aromatic. Finally, a适量 of seasoning is sprinkled on top to enhance the layers of taste.