Paper-wrapped Fish with Bamboo Skewers Barbecue (Caotan Jiayuan Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
Caotan Jiayuan
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 Caotan Jiayuan. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Iron Pot Stew, Eight Treasure Porridge, Stir-Fried Noodles.
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: 3.9
- Address: Caotan Jiayuan
- Popular dishes: Northeast Iron Pot Stew, Eight Treasure Porridge, Stir-Fried Noodles, Grilled Tendon, Vegetable Hot Pot
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Dishes
Northeast Iron Pot StewNortheastern pot stew is a traditional dish cooked in an iron pot, featuring pork, potatoes, vermicelli, tofu, and cabbage. Layer ingredients in the pot, add water or broth, boil over high heat, then simmer slowly to absorb flavors.
Eight Treasure PorridgeEight Treasure Porridge is a rice-based porridge made by simmering rice with various ingredients. Common ingredients include lotus seeds, red dates, longan, peanuts, red beans, mung beans, glutinous rice, and black rice. After soaking, these are cooked together until soft and thick, preserving the natural flavors without excessive seasoning.
Stir-Fried NoodlesStir-fried noodles is a Chinese dish primarily made with shredded pancakes and vegetables. To prepare it, the pancake is first cut into thin strips and then stir-fried quickly with selected vegetables such as bean sprouts and green peppers at high heat, allowing the noodles and vegetables to blend thoroughly and create a unique texture.
Grilled TendonGrilled tendon is a Chinese snack made from beef or pork tendons, marinated and grilled over charcoal, offering a chewy texture and savory flavor.
Vegetable Hot PotA vegetable hot pot made with fresh vegetables simmered in broth, offering a light and nutritious dish.
Egg Fried Rice NoodlesEgg fried rice noodles is a Chinese stir-fry dish primarily made with rice noodles and eggs. The rice noodles are cut into segments and stir-fried together with beaten eggs, typically seasoned with scallions and soy sauce until the noodles turn slightly golden and the eggs are fully cooked. The preparation is simple and quick, resulting in a soft, smooth texture combined with a delicate, savory aroma.
Fried Rice with EggsEgg fried rice is a home-style dish made primarily with eggs and leftover rice. Scramble the eggs, cook them separately, then stir-fry the rice in a pan, mixing in the eggs. Add salt, soy sauce, or other seasonings to taste.
Mash Shi Hot PotA hearty dish made with coarse noodles, tofu, greens, and meat, simmered in a clay pot for rich flavor.