Caiyun Zhi Dian · Yunnan Cuisine (Xuanwu Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 141 Qianmen West Street, Xichang'an Street Subdistrict (Northeast Corner of Xuanwumen Intersection)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 141 Qianmen West Street, Xichang'an Street Subdistrict (Northeast Corner of Xuanwumen Intersection). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Scholar Rice Noodles, Yunnan Special Pineapple Rice, Yunnan Flower Cake.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 141 Qianmen West Street, Xichang'an Street Subdistrict (Northeast Corner of Xuanwumen Intersection)
- Popular dishes: Scholar Rice Noodles, Yunnan Special Pineapple Rice, Yunnan Flower Cake, Mixed Cold Dishes, Steam Pot Chicken
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Dishes
Scholar Rice NoodlesRice noodle dish with pork, bean sprouts, carrots, and cilantro. Cooked rice noodles mixed with stir-fried ingredients and broth or sauce for a smooth, flavorful experience.
Yunnan Special Pineapple RiceYunnan Special Pineapple Rice is a specialty dish made with rice, pineapple, chicken, ham, carrots, and peas. The rice is stir-fried and mixed with pineapple and other ingredients, offering a sweet and fragrant taste with a fruit aroma.
Yunnan Flower CakeYunnan Flower Cake is a traditional snack made from fresh petals. The petals are washed and mixed with sugar, flour, and other ingredients to create a filling, which is then wrapped in a flaky pastry and baked until golden and crispy. The finished product is delicately presented with an aromatic floral fragrance.
Mixed Cold DishesA mixed cold dish made by combining various marinated ingredients such as cucumber, carrot, tofu skin, seaweed, wood ear mushrooms, and egg skin, which are blanched or soaked, sliced or shredded, then seasoned and mixed.
Steam Pot ChickenSteam pot chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, prepared by steaming in a special steam pot. The chicken is cut into pieces and combined with seasonings, then placed in the specially designed steam pot. Steam circulation cooking preserves the original flavor and essence of the chicken.
Pan-fried Tofu on TilesTile-fried tofu is a dish made primarily with tofu. Sliced tofu is pan-fried on clay tiles or a flat pan until golden brown on both sides, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior. Scallions, ginger, garlic, and sometimes soy sauce or oyster sauce are added for flavor.
Scholar's Rice NoodlesXiucai Rice Noodles are made with rice noodles, chicken, ham, wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and more, cooked in a rich broth. The noodles are first blanched, then mixed with stir-fried ingredients and seasoned soup, finished with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Bamboo Mushroom Steam Pot ChickenBamboo fungus steam pot chicken is a nutritious dish primarily made with chicken and bamboo fungus. The preparation involves cutting the chicken into pieces, placing it together with bamboo fungus into a steam pot, adding appropriate seasonings and water, then slowly cooking with steam until the chicken is fully cooked and the bamboo fungus is well infused with flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a dish primarily made with pork spare ribs. The preparation involves marinating the ribs, then frying them until golden and crispy, followed by cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, which is then poured over the ribs.
Miao-style Sour Fish SoupMiao-style sour fish soup uses fresh grass carp, cooked with fermented sour soup made from tomatoes, Sichuan pepper, and chili. The fish is cut into pieces and simmered with tofu and greens, then garnished with cilantro or scallions. Fermentation and heat control are key in preparation.
Jasmine Flower Stir-Fried EggsJasmine Flower Stir-Fried Eggs is a dish primarily made with fresh jasmine flowers and eggs. To prepare, wash the jasmine flowers and mix them with beaten eggs, adding an appropriate amount of salt and stirring well. Then quickly stir-fry in a hot oil pan until the eggs set and the fragrance of the jasmine flowers fills the air—ready to serve.
Crossing-the-bridge Rice NoodlesCrossing-the-bridge rice noodles is a specialty snack from Yunnan, consisting of rice noodles, sliced meat, vegetables, and soup stock. The rice noodles are delicate and soft, the broth clear and flavorful, with rich ingredients that are gradually added to the hot soup to cook, preserving the fresh and tender texture of the ingredients.
Lemongrass Grilled Sea BassGrilled sea bass marinated with lemongrass and other seasonings, using fresh sea bass as the main ingredient. The delicate flesh of the sea bass absorbs the unique aroma of lemongrass during grilling, resulting in a dish that is rich in fragrance.
Flower CakeFlower cake is a pastry made primarily from fresh petals, typically using edible flowers such as rose, chrysanthemum, or jasmine. The petals are mixed with sugar and flour to create a filling, which is then wrapped in dough and baked.
Black Three ChoppedBlack Three Chops is a dish primarily made with black fungus, black sesame seeds, and black rice. To prepare it, first cook the black rice until tender and set aside. Soak the black fungus and chop it finely, then roast the black sesame seeds until fragrant. Next, mix all three ingredients together, add seasonings such as salt and light soy sauce as needed, and stir well to combine.