Xiao Xiang Cook Authentic Hunan Cuisine (Mingyu Plaza Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Mingyu Plaza
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Mingyu Plaza. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Official Court Gong椒 Standing Fish Head, Home-style Burned 8-Year HanShou Softshell Turtle, Mixed Seafood in Sauce.
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: Changchun
- Category: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Mingyu Plaza
- Popular dishes: Official Court Gong椒 Standing Fish Head, Home-style Burned 8-Year HanShou Softshell Turtle, Mixed Seafood in Sauce, Sichuan-style Pan-Seared Beef Cubes with Camphor Pepper, Wugang Crispy Roast Goose
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Dishes
Official Court Gong椒 Standing Fish HeadFresh fish head simmered with Gong chili in a standing pot, resulting in tender meat and rich, spicy flavor.
Home-style Burned 8-Year HanShou Softshell TurtleA slow-cooked dish featuring an 8-year-old HanShou softshell turtle, prepared with ginger, scallions, and soy sauce for a rich, savory flavor.
Mixed Seafood in SauceLaozhi Xiaohai Xian is a cold dish primarily made with fresh seafood, commonly including ingredients such as shrimp, clams, squid, and scallops, combined with vegetables like cucumber and carrot. It is marinated in a prepared sauce. To prepare, the seafood is either blanched or served raw, mixed with sliced accompaniments, and then tossed with seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, chili, and sesame oil.
Sichuan-style Pan-Seared Beef Cubes with Camphor PepperTender beef cubes pan-seared with camphor pepper, delivering a rich, spicy aroma and a balanced numbing heat.
Wugang Crispy Roast GooseWugang crispy roast goose features tender meat and a crunchy skin, made by marinating, air-drying, and roasting high-quality goose.
Xiangxi Sour SoupA traditional Hunan dish featuring fermented sour soup with smoked meat, tofu, and fish, known for its rich, tangy flavor.
Xiang Yellow Old Hen Stewed with Shark FinXiang yellow old hen stewed slowly with shark fin, rich broth, soft and glutinous shark fin, fresh and fragrant chicken. Main ingredients are Xiang yellow old hen and shark fin, cooked over low heat for a long time.
Steamed Freshwater Male Fish HeadFreshwater male fish head steamed with ginger, scallion, and garlic, preserving its natural flavor and tenderness.
Tomato Hot Pot for BoilingA tomato-based hot pot where ingredients like beef, vegetables, and tofu are boiled in a tangy tomato broth.
Celery Sprout with Black Gold TendonA refreshing dish of tender celery sprouts and marinated black gold tendon, lightly dressed with salt, sesame oil, and garlic for a savory, crisp flavor.
Yellow Cattle Beef Shin CoreYellow cattle beef shin core is made from high-quality yellow beef, slow-braised to retain tender texture and natural flavor.