Tai Er Sour Fish (Xi'an Daring City Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
Room 26, Level L5, Darong City, southeast corner of Zhangjiabao Roundabout, between Fengcheng 7th Road and Fengcheng 8th Road, Economic Development Zone
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Room 26, Level L5, Darong City, southeast corner of Zhangjiabao Roundabout, between Fengcheng 7th Road and Fengcheng 8th Road, Economic Development Zone. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Erge's Favorite Chicken Wings, Five-Finger Balsamwood Roast Chicken, Grand Slam Snack Platter.
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: Xi'an
- Category: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Room 26, Level L5, Darong City, southeast corner of Zhangjiabao Roundabout, between Fengcheng 7th Road and Fengcheng 8th Road, Economic Development Zone
- Popular dishes: Erge's Favorite Chicken Wings, Five-Finger Balsamwood Roast Chicken, Grand Slam Snack Platter, Crispy Pork Strips, Sichuan-style Pork Neck
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Dishes
Erge's Favorite Chicken WingsErges Ai Ji Chi is a dish primarily made with chicken wings. After marinating, the wings are grilled until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy inside. Paired with a specially crafted sauce, it adds depth and complexity to the dish.
Five-Finger Balsamwood Roast ChickenFive-Finger Balsamwood Roast Chicken is a dish made with fresh chicken and seasoned with Five-Finger Balsamwood. The chicken is tender and juicy, with a rich aroma and unique herbal flavor.
Grand Slam Snack PlatterThe Grand Slam Snack Platter features a variety of Chinese snacks, with main ingredients including fried spring rolls, braised chicken wings, pan-fried dumplings, sticky rice in lotus leaf, crispy pork slices, and cold cucumber salad. The preparation methods include frying, steaming, braising, and cold mixing, offering a flavorful combination of different snacks.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Sichuan-style Pork NeckSichuan-style pork neck is a Sichuan dish made with pork neck meat and spices such as chili and Sichuan peppercorns. The pork neck, which has a mix of lean and fatty parts, is stir-fried or braised, resulting in a tender texture and a rich, spicy flavor typical of Sichuan cuisine.
Stir-Fried Fresh BeefA dish of fresh beef stir-fried quickly with vegetables, known for its tender texture and rich aroma.
珍珠土豆红烧肉珍珠土豆红烧肉是一道经典的中式家常菜,选用肥瘦相间的五花肉与小巧圆润的珍珠土豆(小土豆)为主料。制作时先将五花肉切块煸炒出油,加入冰糖炒出糖色,再与焯水后的土豆一同炖煮,佐以生抽、老抽、料酒、姜片、八角等调料慢火收汁。成品色泽红亮诱人,五花肉酥烂入味、肥而不腻,珍珠土豆吸饱了浓郁肉汁,口感绵软香甜,整体味道咸鲜中带着微甜,酱香浓郁,是一道令人回味的下饭菜。
Sweet RiceSweet rice is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice. During preparation, an appropriate amount of sugar and other seasonings are added, and after steaming, the glutinous rice becomes soft, sticky, and sweet, offering a uniquely delightful texture.
Steamed Garlic Vermicelli ShrimpSteamed garlic and vermicelli shrimp is made with fresh shrimp as the main ingredient, paired with soaked vermicelli and garlic. Cleaned shrimp are arranged on a plate, topped with vermicelli, and then covered with a sauce made from garlic, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. It is then steamed or baked until fully cooked.
Bamboo Shoot SlicesBamboo shoot slices is a dish made primarily from fresh bamboo shoots. To prepare it, the bamboo shoots are peeled, washed, and sliced thinly, then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or cold mixing. The dish has a crisp texture and bright color, making it a refreshing delicacy commonly enjoyed in summer.
Sweet and Sour PorkSweet and sour pork is a Chinese dish made with pork tenderloin, cut into pieces, coated in starch paste, deep-fried until golden, then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce (made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce) to coat the meat evenly. It's often cooked with green peppers, red peppers, and onions.
Classic Black Fish with Sour CabbageClassic black fish sour cabbage fish features fresh black fish with pickled mustard greens, ginger slices, garlic cloves, and dried chilies. Marinate fish slices in rice wine and salt, then blanch in boiling water with pickled mustard greens until cooked. Garnish with green onions and coriander.
Mustard Shrimp BallsMustard Shrimp Balls is a dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient, seasoned with mustard sauce. The shrimp are carefully prepared to maintain their tender texture, then paired with a unique mustard dressing that adds a spicy and refreshing flavor to the dish.
菜籽油爆炒鲜土鸡菜籽油爆炒鲜土鸡是一道充满锅气的家常菜。选用散养土鸡切块,用菜籽油高温爆炒,加入姜片、蒜瓣、干辣椒等香料一同煸炒至鸡肉金黄紧实。成菜鸡肉鲜嫩弹牙,表皮微焦,充分吸收了菜籽油独特的香气和香料的浓郁滋味,口感咸鲜香辣,锅气十足,是一道下饭的硬菜。
Shrimp with Baby Bok ChoyShrimp and Baby Bok Choy is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp and baby bok choy. Wash and cut the baby bok choy into segments, and prepare the shrimp by peeling and removing the intestinal vein. Boil water in a pot, blanch the baby bok choy, then drain and set aside. Heat oil in a wok, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, add the baby bok choy and stir-fry, then add the shrimp and continue stir-frying. Season with salt, chicken essence, and other seasonings until fully cooked.
Crispy Egg Soft Glutinous Rice BallsEgg-crusted glutinous rice balls are made from glutinous rice flour, with the outer layer coated in egg liquid and deep-fried until golden and crispy, while the inside remains soft and chewy. To prepare, mix glutinous rice flour with water to form a dough, shape it into small portions, flatten them, then fry in hot oil until the surface becomes crispy. Next, pour egg liquid over them and continue frying to create a thin, crispy egg crust on the outside.
Stir-fried Pork with Long Green ChiliStir-fried pork with small chili peppers is a Chinese home-style dish using pork and small chili peppers as main ingredients. Pork slices or strips are stir-fried with the peppers and seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other condiments until cooked through. Simple and quick to prepare, it offers a fresh and fragrant taste.
Tangerine Peel Hibiscus TeaChenpi hibiscus tea is made primarily from dried tangerine peel and hibiscus flowers. Wash and slice the peel, then combine with washed hibiscus flowers in a container. Pour boiling water over the mixture and steep for several minutes before drinking. Add ice sugar or honey to taste.
Spicy Squid TentaclesSpicy squid tentacles is a dish made primarily from squid tentacles, stir-fried with chili, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. The tender, crisp texture offers a smooth mouthfeel, enhanced by the rich spicy flavor.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.