Mao Family Duck Restaurant
北京菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 398 Fengdeng North Road (390 meters on foot from Exit D (Northeast) of Kaiyuanmen Metro Station)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, 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 No. 398 Fengdeng North Road (390 meters on foot from Exit D (Northeast) of Kaiyuanmen Metro Station). It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Duck Feet, Five-Spice Duck Wings, Five-Spice Duck Neck.
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: Xi'an
- Category: 北京菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 398 Fengdeng North Road (390 meters on foot from Exit D (Northeast) of Kaiyuanmen Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Duck Feet, Five-Spice Duck Wings, Five-Spice Duck Neck, Nanjing Salted Chicken, Nanjing Salted Duck
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Dishes
Five-Spice Duck FeetFive-spice duck feet is a dish made with duck feet as the main ingredient, blanched and then simmered or stewed, seasoned with five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. The finished dish has a bright red color, soft and chewy texture, and rich aroma.
Five-Spice Duck WingsFive-spice duck wings is a dish made by marinating duck wings in spices like five-spice powder, soy sauce, and cooking wine, then slowly stewing them until tender to absorb the rich flavors.
Five-Spice Duck NeckFive-spice duck neck is a cooked dish made primarily from duck neck, marinated and braised. It's slowly simmered in a seasoned broth with star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, bay leaves, and fennel seeds to absorb the rich flavors.
Nanjing Salted ChickenA traditional Suzhou dish made by gently poaching chicken in salted water with spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a savory taste.
Nanjing Salted DuckNanjing Salted Duck is a traditional dish made from fresh ducks, cured and boiled. Main ingredients are duck meat and salt, with spices like star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper. The duck is marinated for hours, then poached to retain its tender flavor.
Peking Duck WrapsPeking duck wraps are thin flour-based pancakes served with sliced roasted duck, scallions, and sweet bean sauce, a classic pairing in Beijing cuisine.
Premium Sliced Roast DuckPremium sliced roast duck made from high-quality Peking duck, marinated and roasted to perfection, served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and scallions.
Spicy Chicken FeetSpicy chicken feet is a dish made primarily from chicken feet, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. The chicken feet are marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, before being stir-fried with spicy and numbing seasonings to fully absorb the rich麻辣 flavor.
Spicy Duck FeetSpicy duck feet is a dish primarily made with duck feet, which are marinated and cooked to fully absorb the spicy and numbing seasonings, resulting in a bright red color. The preparation process includes cleaning the duck feet, blanching to remove odor, then stir-frying with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, followed by reducing the sauce to intensify the flavor—creating a rich, spicy, and numbing taste.
Spicy Duck WingsSpicy duck wings is a dish primarily made with duck wings, prepared by marinating and stir-frying. The duck wings are first marinated in a special spicy and numbing seasoning to absorb the flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, fully absorbing the rich spicy and numbing aromas.