Xin Jie · Xiao Xiang Chu (Moon Island Store)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.4
340 meters northwest of the northeast gate of Qinchengda Xinjie (opposite Taiyangcheng)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 340 meters northwest of the northeast gate of Qinchengda Xinjie (opposite Taiyangcheng). It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Farmhouse Pickled Cabbage Stir-fried Beef, Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili, Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fry.
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: Changsha
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 340 meters northwest of the northeast gate of Qinchengda Xinjie (opposite Taiyangcheng)
- Popular dishes: Farmhouse Pickled Cabbage Stir-fried Beef, Steamed Fish Head with Chopped Chili, Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fry, Handmade Meatball Soup, Dongting Bone-Removed Duck
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Dishes
Farmhouse Pickled Cabbage Stir-fried BeefFarmhouse Pickled Cabbage Stir-fried Beef is a home-style dish featuring fresh beef slices and homemade pickled cabbage. The beef is sliced, marinated briefly with soy sauce and starch. The pickled cabbage is rinsed and shredded. In a hot wok with oil, the beef is quickly stir-fried until it changes color and set aside. Using the remaining oil, minced garlic and dried chili are sautéed until fragrant, followed by the shredded pickled cabbage. Finally, the beef is returned to the wok and stir-fried together with the cabbage until well combined and seasoned. The dish is tangy and appetizing, with tender beef and crunchy pickled cabbage.
Steamed Fish Head with Chopped ChiliSteamed fish head with chopped chili, ginger, and green onions, seasoned and steamed over high heat, then drizzled with hot oil for aroma.
Spicy Pork Intestines Stir-fryDry Pot Pig Intestines is a dish primarily made with pig intestines, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. First, the intestines are thoroughly cleaned and cut into segments, then stir-fried together with seasonings until golden and crispy. Finally, seasoning ingredients are added and stirred evenly to create a dish that is fragrant and rich in texture.
Handmade Meatball SoupHomemade meatball soup is a familiar dish made primarily with pork mince, which is hand-formed into small balls and cooked in clear broth with vegetables such as carrots and mushrooms. The preparation is simple, resulting in tender meatballs and a light, refreshing broth that is both nutritious and satisfying.
Dongting Bone-Removed DuckA specialty dish featuring duck that is marinated, stewed, and then deboned before being simmered again to absorb rich flavors.
Sandpot Shredded ChickenA dish of shredded chicken cooked in a clay pot with aromatics and seasonings, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Stuffed Chicken Wings with Sticky RiceA dish made by marinating chicken wings in soy sauce and other seasonings, then wrapping them in sticky rice and steaming until tender and flavorful.
Super Seafood Hot PotA rich hot pot featuring a variety of fresh seafood such as shrimp, crab, shellfish, and fish slices, simmered in a savory broth with ginger and scallions.
Super Fresh Nanshan RadishThis dish features high-quality white radish from Nanshan as the main ingredient. The radish is peeled and cut into uniform thick slices or chunks. It is prepared using a simple cooking method such as clear stewing or simmering in superior broth, often paired with a small amount of lean meat or dried scallops to extract umami. The finished dish highlights the radish's natural sweetness, juiciness, and tender texture, with a clear broth, aiming to preserve the original flavor of the ingredients to the greatest extent.
Sauce-Steamed Duck with BullfrogA dish featuring duck and bullfrog, marinated duck is stewed with bullfrog in a savory sauce with various spices and seasonings for rich flavor absorption.
Golden Soup Black Fish SlicesA Sichuan dish featuring tender black fish slices in a golden, tangy-spicy broth made from tomatoes and chicken stock.
Fried Tofu Skin with Pig Ear TipsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying tofu skin and pig ear tips with vegetables like green peppers and garlic, resulting in a savory and crunchy texture.
Spicy Pork KnuckleSpicy Pork Knuckle is a dish made primarily from the joint part of a pig's knuckle. Main ingredients include pork knuckle, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and spices. The knuckle is first blanched to remove any gaminess, then braised or stewed with chili peppers, peppercorns, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and flavorful. The finished dish has a bright red color, firm and chewy texture, and a distinct numbing-spicy flavor.
King Fish HeadA dish featuring a large fish head stewed with tofu and seasonings, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Stewed Yellow CatfishA dish made by stewing yellow catfish with ginger, scallions, garlic, and chili in soy sauce and yellow wine, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Steamed Large White Fish with Yellow Tribute ChiliSteamed Large White Fish with Yellow Tribute Chili is a dish featuring fresh large white fish as the main ingredient. Key components include a whole large white fish, Hunan's specialty Yellow Tribute chili, ginger, and scallions. The cleaned fish is placed on a plate, topped evenly with chopped Yellow Tribute chili and ginger shreds, drizzled with a small amount of cooking wine and steamed fish soy sauce, then steamed over high heat. The spicy, salty, and aromatic flavors of the chili infuse the tender, white, and delicate fish flesh during steaming.