Old Kitchen Restaurant
特色菜 · ⭐
Beside the north gate of Jiahe Garden
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 Beside the north gate of Jiahe Garden. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Two Vegetables and One Meat, Home-style Tofu, Hand-Kneaded Mugwort 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: 特色菜
- Rating:
- Address: Beside the north gate of Jiahe Garden
- Popular dishes: Two Vegetables and One Meat, Home-style Tofu, Hand-Kneaded Mugwort Noodles, Fried Peanuts, Clay Pot Rice Noodles with Blood Curd
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Dishes
Two Vegetables and One MeatA balanced home-style dish featuring two vegetables and one meat, commonly stir-fried or stewed for a savory taste.
Home-style TofuHome-style tofu is a Chinese dish primarily made with tofu, often enhanced with minced pork, diced chicken, or shrimp to add texture. The tofu is first pan-fried until golden on both sides, then combined with ingredients and seasonings such as soy sauce, garlic, and ginger slices, and slowly simmered until flavorful. Finally, the sauce is reduced to finish the dish.
Hand-Kneaded Mugwort NoodlesA traditional Chinese dish made with fresh mugwort leaves and hand-kneaded flour, resulting in fragrant, smooth noodles typically served with simple seasonings like garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Fried PeanutsFried peanuts are a simple and popular snack made primarily from peanuts. The main preparation method involves frying the peanuts until they turn golden brown, resulting in a crispy texture and rich aroma.
Clay Pot Rice Noodles with Blood CurdA spicy and savory dish made with rice noodles and blood curd, slow-cooked in a clay pot for rich flavor.
Sandpot MafeiA traditional Chinese noodle dish made by hand-rolling small dough balls and simmering them in a clay pot with meat, vegetables, and seasonings for a rich, savory flavor.
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.
Tea EggTea eggs are a traditional Chinese snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs until fully cooked, then gently cracking the shells before simmering them together with tea, spices, and seasonings. This allows the tea's aroma to penetrate the egg, creating a unique flavor.
Lotus Root Stir-Fried with PorkA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring lotus root and pork, stir-fried quickly for a crisp texture and savory flavor.
Stir-fried eggs with chivesScallion and egg stir-fry is a home-style dish made primarily with fresh scallions and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, wash and chop the scallions, and beat the eggs. Next, pour the egg mixture into a hot pan with oil and fry until golden on both sides, then set aside. Then, add the scallion pieces to the pan and stir-fry until just cooked through. Finally, add the fried egg pieces, season with an appropriate amount of salt, stir well, and serve.