Old Tongguan Meat Bun (Laodong Road Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.5
225 Laodong South Road, Xiguan Subdistrict
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, 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 225 Laodong South Road, Xiguan Subdistrict. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pumpkin Porridge, Pork and Scallion Dumplings, Century Egg and Pork Porridge.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: 225 Laodong South Road, Xiguan Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Pumpkin Porridge, Pork and Scallion Dumplings, Century Egg and Pork Porridge, Lao Tongguan Meat Sandwich, Beef Noodle Soup
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Dishes
Pumpkin PorridgePumpkin porridge is a dish made primarily from pumpkin and rice. The preparation is simple: first peel and cut the pumpkin into pieces, then add it together with washed rice into a pot, along with适量 water. Cook until the rice is soft and the pumpkin is tender. Finally, season to taste with an appropriate amount of sugar or salt.
Pork and Scallion DumplingsSteamed dumplings filled with minced pork and scallions, a classic Chinese dish known for its savory flavor and tender texture.
Century Egg and Pork PorridgePreserved egg and lean pork congee is a traditional Chinese porridge dish, primarily made with preserved eggs, lean pork, and rice. The method involves cooking rice into a porridge, then adding pre-prepared preserved eggs and lean pork, continuing to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Lao Tongguan Meat SandwichLao Tongguan meat-filled mantou is a traditional snack from Shaanxi Province, primarily composed of baked Baiji mantou and braised pork. The Baiji mantou is made from hand-kneaded dough and roasted until the outer skin is crispy while the inside remains soft and fluffy. The braised pork typically uses pork belly, seasoned with spices such as star anise, cassia bark, and bay leaves, then slowly stewed over low heat until tender and fully infused with flavor. The meat is then chopped and mixed with the sauce before being stuffed into the mantou, creating a rich and satisfying texture.
Beef Noodle SoupBeef brisket rice noodles is a dish primarily made with beef slices and rice noodles, typically cooked together in a broth. The broth is usually clear or spicy麻 (numbing and spicy), and can be seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. Some recipes include side vegetables such as bean sprouts, greens, and wood ear mushrooms.
荠菜猪肉蒸饺荠菜猪肉蒸饺以新鲜荠菜和猪肉为主要食材,将荠菜洗净切碎与猪肉馅混合,加入调味料拌匀制成馅料,包入饺子皮中,上锅蒸熟。制作过程中不使用油炸,保留食材原味。
Mushroom and Three Delicacies Steamed DumplingsMushroom Three Delicacies Steamed Dumplings are filled with a mixture of pork, fresh shrimp, and various mushrooms (such as shiitake and enoki), seasoned and wrapped in dumpling wrappers, then steamed to perfection.
Blueberry Yogurt DrinkA creative dessert made with fresh blueberries and yogurt drink, blended and chilled for a refreshing, sweet-tart flavor.
Leek and Egg DumplingsLeek and egg dumplings are a classic Chinese dumpling made with fresh leeks and eggs as the main ingredients. The preparation involves chopping the leeks, mixing them with cooked eggs, adding appropriate seasonings to create the filling, then wrapping the filling in dumpling wrappers and boiling until cooked through.
Fish-flavored Eggplant Rice BowlFish-flavored eggplant rice bowl features eggplant as the main ingredient, stir-fried with minced pork, scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). After frying or sautéing, the eggplant absorbs the savory sauce, resulting in a soft and richly flavored dish. Served over steamed rice, the fish-flavored eggplant is layered on top to create a harmonious combination of two distinct flavors in one meal.