Old Tongguan Restaurant
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
Stall E-111, Ci'en Town Snack Street, West Side of Da Yan Ta North Square, West Ci'en Road
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 Stall E-111, Ci'en Town Snack Street, West Side of Da Yan Ta North Square, West Ci'en Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pumpkin Porridge, Noodles with Rolled Dough, Rice 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: Xi'an
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Stall E-111, Ci'en Town Snack Street, West Side of Da Yan Ta North Square, West Ci'en Road
- Popular dishes: Pumpkin Porridge, Noodles with Rolled Dough, Rice Noodles, Lao Tongguan Meat Sandwich, Saozi Noodles
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Dishes
Pumpkin PorridgePumpkin porridge is a dish made primarily from pumpkin and rice. The preparation is simple: first peel and cut the pumpkin into pieces, then add it together with washed rice into a pot, along with适量 water. Cook until the rice is soft and the pumpkin is tender. Finally, season to taste with an appropriate amount of sugar or salt.
Noodles with Rolled DoughMianpi is a cold dish made primarily from flour. The flour is mixed with water to form a dough, which is then repeatedly washed to remove the starch, leaving behind gluten. This gluten is then rolled into thin sheets and steamed or boiled until cooked, then cut into strips. When serving, it is mixed with seasonings such as vinegar, chili oil, garlic paste, soy sauce, and cilantro for a refreshing and chewy texture.
Rice NoodlesMi Pi is a type of cold noodle dish made from rice. Rice is soaked, ground into rice slurry, then steamed or spread into thin sheets, cooled, and cut into strips. It is typically mixed with seasonings such as chili oil, vinegar, garlic water, sesame paste, and cucumber shreds.
Lao Tongguan Meat SandwichLao Tongguan meat-filled mantou is a traditional snack from Shaanxi Province, primarily composed of baked Baiji mantou and braised pork. The Baiji mantou is made from hand-kneaded dough and roasted until the outer skin is crispy while the inside remains soft and fluffy. The braised pork typically uses pork belly, seasoned with spices such as star anise, cassia bark, and bay leaves, then slowly stewed over low heat until tender and fully infused with flavor. The meat is then chopped and mixed with the sauce before being stuffed into the mantou, creating a rich and satisfying texture.
Saozi NoodlesSaozi noodles are made primarily with noodles and pork, combined with various vegetables and seasonings. After boiling the noodles, they are topped with a rich sauce made by stir-frying diced pork, yellow chrysanthemum flowers, wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients. The soup has a bright red color and features abundant ingredients.
Buckwheat NoodlesSoba noodles are made from buckwheat flour mixed with water to form a dough, then pressed through a machine to shape them, and boiled before serving. Typically enjoyed with sauces, vegetables, or meat.
Steamed NoodlesSteamed noodles are a traditional Chinese dish made by steaming wheat-based noodles, often served with savory sauces and vegetables.