Lao Xi'an Restaurant (Xin Jie Ku Nan Da Jie Branch)
其他美食 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 20 Xinjiekou Nan Dajie
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 No. 20 Xinjiekou Nan Dajie. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nan'kou羊肉泡馍, Spicy Sour Cucumber Strips, Braised Lamb.
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: 其他美食
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 20 Xinjiekou Nan Dajie
- Popular dishes: Nan'kou羊肉泡馍, Spicy Sour Cucumber Strips, Braised Lamb, Window Lamb Skewers, Premium Roujiamo
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Dishes
Nan'kou羊肉泡馍South Window Lamb Soup with Noodles features a broth made from lamb bones and meat, served with vermicelli, bread cubes, sliced lamb, and garnished with green onions and cilantro.
Spicy Sour Cucumber StripsNan Window sour and spicy cucumber strips is a cold dish made primarily from cucumbers. Thinly sliced cucumbers are salted, drained, then mixed with garlic, chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and a touch of sesame oil.
Braised LambStewed mutton is a dish made primarily with mutton, blanched and then simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices. Soy sauce and cooking wine are added, and it's slowly braised until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened.
Window Lamb SkewersWindow lamb skewers use fresh lamb, cut into small pieces and grilled on bamboo sticks after marinating. Spices like cumin, chili powder, and salt enhance the tender, juicy meat with a slightly charred exterior.
Premium RoujiamoPremium noodle soup made with优质 flour-based bread cubes, slow-cooked with beef, mutton, vermicelli, carrots, and potatoes in rich broth. The bread absorbs the flavorful soup, creating a satisfying texture.
Sweet Pickled GarlicSugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
Vegetable MedleyVegetable medley is a dish primarily made with various vegetables such as carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and yellow chrysanthemum flowers. After careful cooking, it features a colorful presentation and rich flavors. The preparation method mainly involves slicing the vegetables into strips and stir-frying them with appropriate seasonings to preserve their natural taste.
Braised Beef TailBraised beef tail is a dish featuring beef tail as the main ingredient, simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices after blanching to remove odor, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine for slow cooking until tender and flavorful.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh lamb into small pieces, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, marinating, and grilling. Main ingredients include lamb and seasonings like cumin, chili powder, salt, and onion.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily with beef, stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings. The beef is sliced or cubed, marinated, then stir-fried together with辅料 such as green peppers and onions, seasoned to taste.
Soybean Curd with SpicesMá Dòufu is made primarily from tofu and processed through a special method. It has a grayish-white color, a delicate texture, and a subtle bean aroma. During preparation, it is typically stir-fried with seasonings such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, allowing the tofu to fully absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.