Front Street Small Kitchen • (Ancient City Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
Ground-floor commercial unit, South Building, Jingheng Hotel, Gucheng Avenue
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, 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 Ground-floor commercial unit, South Building, Jingheng Hotel, Gucheng Avenue. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongpo Pork Trotter, Kung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot.
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: Beijing
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: Ground-floor commercial unit, South Building, Jingheng Hotel, Gucheng Avenue
- Popular dishes: Dongpo Pork Trotter, Kung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot, Spicy Stir-Fried Organic Cauliflower, Salted Pepper Potatoes
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Dishes
Dongpo Pork TrotterDongpo pork knuckle is a dish made primarily with pork knuckles, simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, and cinnamon until tender and glossy. Skillful heat control ensures rich flavor without greasiness.
Kung Pao Chicken Rice BowlKung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl is a Chinese rice dish featuring chicken, peanuts, and rice as its main ingredients. The chicken is cut into small cubes and quickly stir-fried with roasted peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, then served over steaming hot rice.
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.
Spicy Stir-Fried Organic CauliflowerDry Pot Organic Cauliflower is a dish made primarily with fresh organic cauliflower, stir-fried with ingredients such as pork belly and dried chilies. During preparation, the ingredients are first stir-fried until fragrant, then seasonings are added and mixed evenly. Finally, it is served in a preheated dry pot to maintain the dish's warmth and texture.
Salted Pepper PotatoesPepper salt small potatoes is a dish using small potatoes as the main ingredient. After boiling and drying, the potatoes are fried until crispy, then mixed with pepper salt and green onions to absorb the flavor.
Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork is a dish made primarily with pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and Chinese cabbage, and cooked by boiling. The pork is sliced thinly, marinated with seasonings, then simmered together with the vegetables in a spicy and numbing broth. Finally, hot oil is poured over it, and it is garnished with green onions and Sichuan peppercorns.
Grilled FishGrilled fish is made from fresh fish, marinated and then grilled on a rack until golden and crispy. It is served with a variety of vegetables and spices, creating an appealing color and aroma.
Sour Stir-Fried Egg with Wood Ear MushroomsSweet and sour wood ear is a home-style dish made primarily with beef tenderloin, eggs, scallions, ginger, and other ingredients. The preparation involves slicing the meat, marinating it, mixing it with beaten egg liquid, stir-frying, and finally adding vinegar and soy sauce for seasoning. Scallions and ginger are sprinkled just before serving.
Chongqing MaoxuewangChongqing Mao Xue Wang is a traditional Sichuan dish made primarily with duck blood, beef tripe, and mung bean sprouts, cooked with various spices and seasonings. The broth is rich and red, and the ingredients are simmered in a spicy, numbing, fragrant sauce, creating a complex and layered flavor profile.
Grilled Eggplant with Soy SauceBlack bean sauce eggplant is a dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried together with a prepared sauce (typically containing doubanjiang, light soy sauce, sugar, and garlic) on a hot iron plate, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the flavorful sauce.
Fried Rice with EggsEgg fried rice is a simple and popular Chinese fried rice dish made by stir-frying rice with eggs, scallions, and other ingredients. First, scramble and cook the eggs, then add the rice and stir-fry until the grains are separated. Finally, sprinkle with chopped scallions for added aroma.