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Xiang A Ma Hunan Cuisine (Beijing Branch)

Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.6

Building 8, Lu Hai Yuan Sili, Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (northeast entrance of Bokeya Yuan, Taihe 1st Street)

Dishes

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  Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili

  Steamed fish head with chopped chili, ginger, and green onions, seasoned and steamed over high heat, then drizzled with hot oil for aroma.
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  Stir-fried Pig Liver

  Stir-fried pig liver is a dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh pig liver with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. After slicing the pig liver, it is stir-fried together with the seasonings until fully cooked.
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  Changde Beef Noodles

  Changde beef rice noodles is a Hunan regional specialty made with rice noodles, slow-cooked beef, and beef bone broth. Key ingredients include fresh rice noodles, beef, beef bones, spices, and garnishes like bean sprouts and green onions. The broth is simmered for hours, then noodles and sliced beef are added, topped with green onions and bean sprouts.
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  Spicy Chili and Century Egg Mix

  Lèi Cháoliáo Pídàn is a dish primarily made with green chili peppers and preserved eggs. The preparation involves roasting the green chilies until their surfaces are slightly charred, peeling them, then placing them together with chopped preserved eggs into a mortar. Seasonings are added, and the mixture is crushed with a pestle until the ingredients are evenly blended.
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  Wood Ear Mushroom Chicken Soup

  Wood ear mushroom chicken soup is a traditional Chinese soup made with free-range chicken and wood ear mushrooms, cooked with ginger slices and green onions. The soup is clear and has a fresh, rich chicken flavor.
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  Mao's Braised Pork

  Mao's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through techniques such as stir-frying and slow simmering. First, the pork belly is cut into bite-sized pieces and stir-fried until slightly golden. Then, caramel color, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings are added, and the dish is slowly braised until the meat becomes tender. Finally, the sauce is reduced and the dish is served in a platter.
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  Hunan Loofah

  Hunan loofah is a dish primarily made with loofah. After peeling and cutting the loofah into segments, it is stir-fried with minced garlic until fragrant, then seasoned and cooked until tender yet crisp. A small amount of salt, chicken essence, or light soy sauce can be added for flavor while preserving the loofah's fresh, crunchy texture.
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  Fragrant Stinky Mandarin Fish

  Specialty stinky mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, which develops a unique fermented aroma after being marinated. During cooking, it is seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices, then braised to allow the flavors to penetrate the fish meat, resulting in a distinctive taste.
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  Spicy Pork Stir-Fry

  Stir-fried pork with chili peppers is a home-style dish made primarily from pork and chili peppers. The method involves slicing the pork thinly, cutting the chili peppers into segments, stir-frying the pork until it changes color, then adding the chili segments and continuing to stir-fry. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stirred evenly to complete.
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  Stewed Chicken with Tea Oil

  Pot tea oil stir-fried chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, stir-fried with tea oil. Main ingredients include chicken thighs or whole chicken cut into pieces, along with ginger slices, garlic cloves, and green onions for flavor. First blanch the chicken to remove odor, then sauté the seasonings in tea oil before adding the chicken. Finally, add salt and soy sauce to simmer until flavorful.
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  Sour Cabbage Pork Intestines in Clay Pot

  Bazi sour cabbage pork intestine is a dish made primarily with pork intestines and sour cabbage. After cleaning, the intestines are stewed with sour cabbage to make them soft and flavorful, while the cabbage adds a tangy, appetizing taste. Slow-cooked in a clay pot over low heat to preserve the original flavors.
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  Braised Fish Roe and Fish Bladder

  Bazi fish roe and fish bladder is a dish featuring fish roe and fish bladder, simmered together in a pot with broth or water, seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang. The fish roe is plump while the fish bladder is soft and chewy, offering a rich texture.
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  Stir-fried Fresh Beef

  Stir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. The beef is sliced thinly and stir-fried quickly with vegetables such as green peppers, red peppers, and onions to maintain the tender and fresh texture of the beef.

Reviews

• wave_dove
  The place has a really chill vibe — lots of space between tables and these comfy sofa chairs that you can just sink into. We got the signature stinky mandarin fish, which yeah, smells pretty funky when it comes out, but honestly the flavor is amazing. The fish is so tender and it comes in this sizzling clay pot that keeps everything piping hot. Also tried the stir-fried pork liver and it was great — super silky, with just a little kick of spice that makes you wanna keep eating. Our server was really sweet and the food came out fast too, plus she pointed us toward some good picks on the menu. Everything tasted fresh and super authentic, the kind of meal that just makes you happy. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Beijing.