Small Shell Restaurant (Jingjiu Road Branch)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 232, South Side of South Section of East Second Ring Road (near Jingjiu Road)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 232, South Side of South Section of East Second Ring Road (near Jingjiu Road). It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Two Ways with Shrimp, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Prosperous Taiwan Fragrant Braised Pork.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 232, South Side of South Section of East Second Ring Road (near Jingjiu Road)
- Popular dishes: Two Ways with Shrimp, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Prosperous Taiwan Fragrant Braised Pork, Steamed Grouper, Steamed Sea Bass
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Dishes
Two Ways with ShrimpOne shrimp, two ways is a dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. Typically, the shrimp is divided into two parts: one part has its shell removed and the meat is marinated with seasonings before being stir-fried; the other part retains the shell, which is used to make a rich broth or sautéed and then cooked together with the shrimp meat, creating two distinct textures and flavors in the same dish.
Kung Pao Shrimp BallsKung Pao Shrimp is a Chinese dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. The shrimp are deveined with tails intact, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatics such as green onions, ginger, and garlic to enhance flavor. The dish has a bright red color and plump shrimp balls.
Prosperous Taiwan Fragrant Braised PorkPremium pork belly is slowly braised in a seasoned sauce. Marinated with soy sauce, sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices, then simmered over low heat until tender and flavorful.
Steamed GrouperSteamed Tiger Grouper is a dish primarily made with tiger grouper fish. The fish is cleaned and scored on the surface, then seasoned with辅料 such as ginger slices and scallions before being steamed over water in a steamer. Finally, it is drizzled with soy sauce and hot oil for seasoning.
Steamed Sea BassSteamed sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient, prepared by steaming. After processing, the fish is seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings, then placed in a steamer and cooked with high-temperature steam until the flesh is fully tender, preserving its delicate and fresh texture.
Monkey Wearing a HatA Sichuan dish made with pork trotters braised in a savory, spicy sauce, resembling a monkey wearing a hat.
LobsterA dish featuring live king crab, typically steamed or boiled to preserve its natural flavor, often enhanced with ginger and scallions. Some recipes involve拆解 the crab and stewing it with broth and yellow wine for richer taste.
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.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Fragrant Spare RibsFragrant spare ribs are made with pork ribs marinated in aromatic spices and slowly stewed until tender, delivering a rich, savory flavor.
Cucumber ChickenHulu Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with a whole chicken and a gourd. The chicken is marinated and then stuffed into the gourd, deep-fried until golden and crispy, and then steamed to finish. The result is a dish with a crispy, fragrant exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside.
Garlic ClamsGarlic butter clams are made with fresh clams as the main ingredient, combined with minced garlic, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. After washing the clams, they are mixed with the prepared garlic sauce and steamed in a steamer until tender and flavorful, with a rich garlic aroma.
Stir-Fried Lettuce with Oyster SauceOyster sauce lettuce is a dish primarily made with lettuce and seasoned with oyster sauce. The preparation is simple: wash the lettuce clean, stir-fry quickly with minced garlic in hot oil, then drizzle with oyster sauce for seasoning.
Bifengtang Eggplant Stuffed with ShrimpA Cantonese dish featuring fried eggplant stuffed with shrimp, seasoned with garlic, chili, and onions for a crispy, aromatic flavor.
Black Pepper Beef SteakBlack pepper beef steak is a dish primarily made with beef. The beef tenderloin is sliced into strips and marinated with black pepper, soy sauce, and other seasonings, then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate. Onions and green peppers are added and stir-fried together, resulting in tender and juicy beef with a rich black pepper aroma.