Ant Cave BBQ & Night Market (Jiangnan West Store)
Barbecue · ⭐ 4.6
No. 26 Jiangnan West Road (2nd Floor)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Guangzhou, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 26 Jiangnan West Road (2nd Floor). It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Large Squid, Whole Squid, Thick-cut Pork Belly.
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: Guangzhou
- Category: Barbecue
- Rating: 4.6
- Address: No. 26 Jiangnan West Road (2nd Floor)
- Popular dishes: Large Squid, Whole Squid, Thick-cut Pork Belly, Thick-cut Pork Belly with Kimchi, Thick-Braised Juicy Diaphragm
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Dishes
Large SquidA whole large squid is a dish primarily made with a fresh whole squid as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the squid's surface is typically scored with diagonal cuts to help it absorb flavors and maintain its shape. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, steaming, or grilling, often accompanied by seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers to enhance the squid's tender and chewy texture.
Whole SquidA dish made with a whole squid, lightly cooked to preserve its tender texture, often seasoned with garlic and chili.
Thick-cut Pork BellyThick-cut pork belly, made from pork belly cut into thicker slices, marinated and then grilled or pan-fried until golden brown on both sides. The meat is tender and juicy, served with适量 seasoning.
Thick-cut Pork Belly with KimchiThick-cut pork belly marinated and grilled, served with spicy fermented kimchi for a flavorful contrast.
Thick-Braised Juicy DiaphragmThick-braised beef diaphragm, marinated and stir-fried to retain juiciness, offering a rich savory flavor.
Hand-ground Black Pepper Beef Short RibsPremium beef short ribs marinated with freshly ground black pepper, slow-cooked to tender perfection for rich flavor and juicy texture.
Spicy SquidSpicy squid is a dish made with fresh squid and seasoned with chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. The squid is sliced into rings or strips, quickly blanched or stir-fried, then combined with chili and doubanjiang to absorb the spicy flavor while maintaining a crisp, tender texture.
Grilled Live Eel (Half Portion)Fresh live eel, half portion, grilled over charcoal to perfection with a savory sauce.
Stone Pot Rice BowlBibimbap is a dish made with rice as the main ingredient, combined with various vegetables, meat or seafood, and a special spicy sauce. It is heated at high temperature in a stone pot and mixed before eating. Its特色 lies in the high temperature of the stone pot, which locks in the freshness of the ingredients, allowing the rice to fully blend with the toppings for a rich and flavorful experience.
Octopus Pan-Fried PorkA fusion dish featuring octopus and pork, pan-fried together to create a tender, savory flavor with a satisfying chew.
Pineapple Beef RibsPineapple beef short ribs is a dish made primarily with beef short ribs and pineapple. The beef is marinated and stir-fried with pineapple chunks, using the pineapple's natural acidity to tenderize the meat while adding fruity aroma. Seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine are added for balanced flavor.
Ant Hole Special Lean BeefA Sichuan dish featuring lean beef stir-fried with chili and Sichuan peppercorns, known for its spicy and numbing flavor.
Ant Hole Special BeefA spicy beef dish made with tender beef slices and a secret sauce, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Snow IceA frozen dessert made by blending ice into a fluffy texture, often flavored with fruits or syrups for a refreshing treat.