Tan Xiang An Xi’an Cuisine (Hua Lian Store, Hulongguan Zhongheng Street)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Basement Level 1, Tongcheng Street Hualian Department Store
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Beijing, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Basement Level 1, Tongcheng Street Hualian Department Store. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ice Peak, Cucumber and Peanut Salad, Oil-Poured Noodles.
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: Beijing
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Basement Level 1, Tongcheng Street Hualian Department Store
- Popular dishes: Ice Peak, Cucumber and Peanut Salad, Oil-Poured Noodles, Special Cold Noodles, Spicy Oil-Poured Noodles
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Dishes
Ice PeakIce Peak is a cold dish made primarily from ice blocks, often carved into mountain shapes and decorated with fruits, mint leaves, or syrup. Water is frozen and shaped into blocks, sometimes with added juice or food coloring for color variation.
Cucumber and Peanut SaladCold cucumber and peanut salad is a dish made primarily with cucumbers and peanuts. Slice or crush the cucumber, roast or boil the peanuts, remove the skins, then mix with seasonings. No cooking required.
Oil-Poured NoodlesOil-poured noodle is a Chinese noodle dish made with wide noodles. The noodles are hand-rolled, evenly thick, and boiled before being drained. Chopped green onions, minced garlic, chili powder, and Sichuan pepper powder are sprinkled on the noodles, then hot oil is poured to release the aroma. Finally, soy sauce, vinegar, and other seasonings are added and mixed well before serving.
Special Cold NoodlesSpecial cold noodles are made from thin wheat flour sheets, washed to remove starch, creating transparent, chewy noodles. Topped with cucumber, bean sprouts, and carrot strips, then dressed with a sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, garlic paste, and sesame paste.
Spicy Oil-Poured NoodlesSpecial oil-poured noodles feature hand-pulled wide noodles with cucumber strips, bean sprouts, and green onions. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with seasoned sauce, topped with hot oil to enhance aroma, then finished with chili powder and minced garlic.
Vegetable Assortment PlatterVegetable platter made from a variety of seasonal vegetables, commonly including carrots, cucumbers, wood ear mushrooms, bean sprouts, seaweed, and lettuce. After blanching or dressing with a cold sauce, the vegetables are neatly arranged on a plate, preserving their natural colors and crisp texture.
Lamb Soup with FlatbreadLamb and noodle soup is a traditional delicacy made primarily with lamb and flatbread. The preparation involves stewing lamb to create a rich broth, then breaking the flatbread into pieces and soaking them in the soup so they absorb the flavorful liquid. Finally, garnishes such as cilantro and chili powder are added to enhance the taste.
RoujiamoRoujiamo is a Chinese snack made from baked flatbread and slow-cooked pork that is perfectly balanced between fat and lean. The cooked pork is chopped, mixed with spices and sauce, then stuffed into a split flatbread.
Xi'an Sautéed Meat NoodlesXi'an Sliced Noodles is a dish featuring hand-rolled wide noodles topped with a rich sauce made from pork, tofu,木耳, carrots, and yellow chives. Served hot with scallions and cilantro, it offers a chewy texture and savory flavor.
Sour Soup DumplingsSour soup dumplings are made with dumplings as the main ingredient, paired with a specially prepared sour soup. The dumpling wrappers are thin and filled generously, typically with pork and chives. The sour soup is made by blending vinegar, chili peppers, ginger, and garlic, offering a tangy and spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite. After boiling, the dumplings are soaked in the sour soup, allowing them to fully absorb its rich taste.