Spicy Sister Home Cooking (Chai Shi Alley Head Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.6
No. 3 Chai Shi Lane, Kaihuasi (next to Jinfu Ren Wedding Studio)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 3 Chai Shi Lane, Kaihuasi (next to Jinfu Ren Wedding Studio). It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Kung Pao Fish Cubes, Sichuan Cold Noodles.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Taiyuan
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 3 Chai Shi Lane, Kaihuasi (next to Jinfu Ren Wedding Studio)
- Popular dishes: Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Kung Pao Fish Cubes, Sichuan Cold Noodles, Chuan-Yu Mao Xue Wang, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot
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Dishes
Spicy Chicken with Chili SauceSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily from chicken, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. The chicken is boiled until tender, then shredded and drizzled with a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce. Finally, it is garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Kung Pao Fish CubesKung Pao Fish Cubes is a dish featuring fish meat as the main ingredient. The fish is cut into cubes, fried or blanched, then stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, scallions, ginger, and garlic. Seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, cooking wine, and starch create a rich, savory sauce.
Sichuan Cold NoodlesSichuan-style cold noodles are made with boiled noodles as the main ingredient, combined with shredded cucumbers, shredded carrots, and other vegetables. They are dressed with a sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, minced garlic, and sesame paste, then mixed well before serving.
Chuan-Yu Mao Xue WangChuan-Yu Maoxuewang is a hot pot dish featuring duck blood, tripe, yellow throat, bean sprouts, and tofu skin. Ingredients are blanched or cooked first, then stir-fried with beef tallow base, added to broth, and simmered until flavorful.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato Slices is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced thinly and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Then, they are stir-fried in a dry pot with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Stewed Black Fish with Fermented Soy BeansA dish featuring black fish marinated in fermented soy beans and other seasonings, then grilled to perfection—deliciously tender and rich in umami flavor.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Spicy Grilled CarpSpicy grilled grass carp is a dish made primarily from grass carp, which is marinated and then grilled. The grass carp is cleaned, scored with diagonal cuts, and marinated with ingredients such as ginger, scallions, cooking wine, and soy sauce until fully flavored. It is then grilled in an oven or over charcoal until the skin is slightly charred, and finally sprinkled with chili powder and Sichuan pepper powder to enhance the rich flavor.
Spicy Grilled CatfishSpicy grilled catfish is a dish made primarily from catfish, marinated with various spices and chili before being grilled. The catfish has tender meat that becomes crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside after marinating and grilling, with a rich spicy flavor.
Spicy Grilled Black FishSpicy grilled black fish is made from black fish, marinated and then baked in an oven. Ginger slices, green onions, and cooking wine are added during marination to remove fishy smell and enhance aroma. A special spicy sauce is brushed on during grilling to infuse flavor and create a slightly charred surface.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.