Dai Family Courtyard · Dai-style Hand-grab Rice (Guanfu Ancient Town Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.7
Approx. 100 meters north of the intersection of Gudu Changjie and Yunxiu Road, Guandu Subdistrict (approx. 100 meters south of Kunming Yunzhiduan International Youth Hostel)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Kunming, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Approx. 100 meters north of the intersection of Gudu Changjie and Yunxiu Road, Guandu Subdistrict (approx. 100 meters south of Kunming Yunzhiduan International Youth Hostel). 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-Flavored Pineapple Salad, Dai-style Chicken Stir-fry, 冰封玫瑰.
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: 3.7
- Address: Approx. 100 meters north of the intersection of Gudu Changjie and Yunxiu Road, Guandu Subdistrict (approx. 100 meters south of Kunming Yunzhiduan International Youth Hostel)
- Popular dishes: Dai-Flavored Pineapple Salad, Dai-style Chicken Stir-fry, 冰封玫瑰, Curry Fried Potatoes, Hand-Grabbed Rice
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Dishes
Dai-Flavored Pineapple SaladDai-Flavored Pineapple Salad is a Yunnan specialty made with fresh pineapple and dressed with chili, garlic, and lemon juice. It has a refreshing, sour-spicy flavor with a crisp texture.
Dai-style Chicken Stir-fryA flavorful chicken dish from the Dai ethnic group, stir-fried with vegetables and aromatic spices.
冰封玫瑰冰封玫瑰是一道以新鲜玫瑰花瓣为主料,搭配糖浆和少量柠檬汁制成的冷盘菜品。玫瑰花瓣经过清洗后用糖浆腌制,再冷藏定型,形成晶莹剔透的冰冻效果,口感清甜爽口。
Curry Fried PotatoesA dish made with potatoes stir-fried in curry powder or paste, resulting in a fragrant and spicy flavor with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Hand-Grabbed RiceHand-pulled rice is a dish made from rice, mutton, carrots, onions, and other ingredients. To prepare it, first stew the mutton until tender, then add diced carrots and onions, and cook together with rice to allow the rice to fully absorb the meat's aroma and the vegetables' natural sweetness.
Papaya ChickenPapaya chicken is a dish made with chicken and papaya as main ingredients. Chicken pieces are stewed with papaya slices, which soften during cooking and release natural sweetness that blends with the chicken's flavor. A few ginger slices and scallions are typically added for aroma and to reduce fishiness.
Bubble TeaBuludah is a dessert made with coconut milk or milk as the base, mixed with various ingredients such as black rice, sago pearls, cold shrimp noodles, and red beans. It is then topped with toasted lactoferm strands or croutons, and finally drizzled with rose syrup.
Charcoal-Grilled Pork BellyCharcoal-grilled pork belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, grilled over charcoal. The pork belly is sliced thinly, marinated in a special sauce, and then slowly grilled over charcoal until golden and crispy, with tender and juicy meat.
Pan-fried Pig SkinA dish made by pan-frying blanched and sliced pig skin until crispy, known for its chewy texture and savory flavor.
Pineapple Fried RicePineapple rice is a dish primarily made with pineapple and rice. The typical preparation involves hollowing out a pineapple, filling it with glutinous rice or regular rice, adding diced pineapple and other ingredients such as raisins and goji berries, then steaming it. The finished pineapple rice has soft grains with a sweet, fruity aroma from the pineapple.
Wild Fruit Sour Fish SoupA flavorful fish soup made with wild fruits and fresh fish, known for its tangy and spicy taste.
Golden Bar Thin Soybean FlourA traditional dish made from soybean flour mixed with water and steamed into a thin, golden bar shape, known for its smooth texture and savory taste.
Lemongrass Roast ChickenLemongrass-roasted chicken is made with a whole chicken marinated in lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and onion, then roasted. The chicken absorbs the unique aroma of lemongrass, with a crispy skin and tender meat.