Lanzhou Chen's Beef Noodles (Lao Jichang Alley Store)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 230 Fengqing Road
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 No. 230 Fengqing Road. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spiced Beef Salad, Braised Egg, Milk Sweet Rice Wine Egg.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 230 Fengqing Road
- Popular dishes: Spiced Beef Salad, Braised Egg, Milk Sweet Rice Wine Egg, Beef Stir-Fried Noodles, Beef Noodle Soup with Bone Broth
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Dishes
Spiced Beef SaladCold-mixed beef is a dish primarily made with cooked beef, seasoned with garlic, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and other condiments, thoroughly mixed to create a flavorful dish. It has a tender texture and is ideal as an appetizer or as a side dish for drinking.
Braised EggStewed eggs are a classic Chinese dish primarily made with eggs. The preparation involves boiling the eggs, peeling them, and then soaking them in a seasoned sauce made from soy sauce and spices until fully flavored. Stewed eggs have a deep color and rich, aromatic taste, making them a common delicacy at both home meals and banquets.
Milk Sweet Rice Wine EggMilk glutinous rice egg dessert is a nutritious sweet dish, primarily made with milk, glutinous rice wine, and eggs. The preparation is simple: heat the milk, add glutinous rice wine, then beat in the eggs and stir well. Cook until it sets.
Beef Stir-Fried NoodlesBeef stir-fried with拉条 is a dish primarily made with beef and拉条 (a type of noodle). The preparation involves slicing the beef into strips, stir-frying it with vegetables, and then adding the cooked拉条 to the pan to thoroughly mix and cook until fully flavored.
Beef Noodle Soup with Bone BrothBeef noodle soup made with a clear broth simmered from beef bones, tender beef chunks, and cooked noodles served with green onions and cilantro.
Special Side DishSpecialty side dishes are usually made from a variety of fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, radishes, and green beans, processed by pickling or mixing with dressing, and seasoned with salt, vinegar, sugar, garlic, chili, and other spices. They have a crisp texture and unique flavor.
Sweet Fermented RiceSweet embryo is a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice. To prepare it, the rice is first soaked and steamed, then fermented with yeast starter. Once the rice becomes soft and fragrant with a subtle wine aroma, it is ready to eat. Sweet embryo has a soft and chewy texture, naturally sweet with a hint of alcohol fragrance, making it an ideal treat for cooling off in summer.
Secret-Recipe Braised Beef NoodlesSpicy braised beef noodles made with brisket or shank, simmered with onions, ginger, star anise, and bay leaves. Served with hand-pulled or machine-made noodles in a rich broth, tender meat, and flavorful noodles.
Vegetable AssortmentVegetable medley is a cold dish primarily made with various vegetables. Common ingredients include cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, and seaweed threads. After blanching or soaking, the vegetables are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with seasonings and tossed together for serving.
Old Jar Sichuan-style Pickled Cabbage Beef NoodlesLao Tan Suan Cai Beef Noodles feature beef and aged sour cabbage as main ingredients, paired with noodles. Beef is usually stewed or braised until tender, while the sour cabbage is traditionally fermented for a unique tangy flavor. Cooked noodles are served with beef and cabbage in a bowl, optionally enhanced with broth seasoning.