Xiao Shi Dai (Hefei University Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
Shops E103 and E203, Building E, No. 1 Student Apartment (Phases A, B, E, F), Phase II, Hefei University, East of Shixin Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Hefei, 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 Shops E103 and E203, Building E, No. 1 Student Apartment (Phases A, B, E, F), Phase II, Hefei University, East of Shixin Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Corn and Pork Dumplings, Beijing-style Chicken Roll, Chinese Water Dumplings with Shepherd's Purse and Pork.
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: Hefei
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Shops E103 and E203, Building E, No. 1 Student Apartment (Phases A, B, E, F), Phase II, Hefei University, East of Shixin Road
- Popular dishes: Corn and Pork Dumplings, Beijing-style Chicken Roll, Chinese Water Dumplings with Shepherd's Purse and Pork, Leek and Egg Dumplings, Shiitake and Pork Dumplings
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Dishes
Corn and Pork DumplingsCorn and pork dumplings are made primarily with fresh pork and sweet corn. The pork is minced and mixed with chopped corn kernels, then seasoned with appropriate seasonings to form the filling. The dumpling wrappers enclose the filling, forming a neat shape. When boiled, the dumplings have thin skins and ample filling, with the corn kernels offering a refreshing sweetness and the pork providing a rich, savory flavor.
Beijing-style Chicken RollThe Beijing-style chicken roll is made with chicken breast as the main ingredient, combined with a secret sauce, scallion strips, cucumber sticks, and more. It features a golden, crispy wrapper enveloping tender, juicy chicken and fresh vegetables, creating a rich and layered flavor experience.
Chinese Water Dumplings with Shepherd's Purse and PorkJi菜 pork dumplings are made with fresh shepherd's purse and pork. The herb is washed, chopped, mixed with minced pork, seasoned, and filled into dough wrappers before boiling.
Leek and Egg DumplingsLeek and egg dumplings are a classic Chinese dumpling. The main ingredients include fresh leeks and eggs, which are mixed together to form the filling and then wrapped in dumpling wrappers. Steaming makes the dumpling skins soft while keeping the filling flavorful and fresh.
Shiitake and Pork DumplingsXianggu (Chinese mushroom) and pork dumplings are made with pork and mushrooms as the main ingredients, wrapped in traditional dumpling wrappers. The pork and mushrooms are finely chopped, seasoned, and then filled into the wrappers, shaped like ingots. They are typically boiled, resulting in thin wrappers with generous fillings, where the aroma of the mushrooms perfectly blends with the savory flavor of the pork.
Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh meat dumplings are made with pork filling and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, shaped into small dumplings. The wrappers are thin and the filling is tender, with a clear and delicious broth. This dish is one of the traditional Chinese breakfast options and also suitable as a light meal or late-night snack.
Black Sesame TangyuanBlack sesame glutinous rice balls are a traditional dessert made with glutinous rice flour dough filled with a mixture of roasted black sesame, sugar, and lard, shaped into rounds and boiled before serving.