Zhi Guang Yuan Halal Beijing Snacks (South Xiao City Mouth Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 18, Nanxiao Shikou Street, North 1st Floor
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 No. 18, Nanxiao Shikou Street, North 1st Floor. 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: Layered Shredded Sugar Fire Cake, Handmade Milk Skin Yogurt, Creamy Milk Yogurt.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 18, Nanxiao Shikou Street, North 1st Floor
- Popular dishes: Layered Shredded Sugar Fire Cake, Handmade Milk Skin Yogurt, Creamy Milk Yogurt, Youtiao, Crispy Lotus Root Dumplings
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Dishes
Layered Shredded Sugar Fire CakeQian Ceng Shui Si Tang Huo is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, brown sugar, and oil. By repeatedly folding the dough, a layered fire cake is created, then baked until golden and crispy. Each layer is evenly coated with brown sugar, giving the pastry a satisfyingly crisp exterior and a sweet, rich filling.
Handmade Milk Skin YogurtHandmade dairy skin yogurt is made from fresh milk through natural fermentation. No artificial additives are added during production—only lactic acid bacteria are used for natural fermentation, causing the milk to coagulate and form a smooth texture. A thin layer of cream forms on the surface, resulting in a rich flavor with a mild acidity.
Creamy Milk YogurtNai Pi Zi Yogurt is a dairy dish primarily made from fresh milk and yogurt starter. The preparation involves heating the milk to an appropriate temperature, adding the yogurt starter, mixing thoroughly, and allowing it to ferment until it sets, forming a thick layer of cream on the surface. It has a delicate texture and a rich yogurt flavor.
YoutiaoYoutiao is a long, cylindrical fried dough food made primarily from flour. After fermentation, it is quickly cooked in hot oil, causing it to expand rapidly. It has a golden color and a crispy texture.
Crispy Lotus Root DumplingsFried lotus root pockets are a Chinese dish primarily made with lotus root and pork filling. The lotus root is sliced, filled with seasoned pork, then coated in starch or batter before being deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Beef MeatballsBeef meatballs are primarily made by mincing beef, mixing it with seasonings, and then shaping it by hand or machine into round meatballs. They are cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying and can be served with a broth or as a main dish.
Beef DumplingsBeef buns are made with high-quality beef as the main ingredient, combined with seasonings such as green onions and ginger, finely chopped to form the filling. The dough is made from high-gluten flour, fermented, then rolled into round wrappers to enclose the beef filling before steaming. The finished product has a soft, white outer skin and a savory, juicy interior.
Beef-filled香包Beef-filled dumplings are a type of pastry made with flour as the wrapper and beef as the main filling, typically seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices. The dough is rolled into a thin skin, filled with beef mixture, sealed by pinching the edges, then steamed or pan-fried until cooked. The outer skin is soft while the inner filling is savory and aromatic.
Zhen GaoZhen Gao is a traditional pastry made primarily from glutinous rice, red dates, and bean paste. During preparation, glutinous rice is soaked and steamed until soft and sticky, then mixed with red dates and bean paste. After stirring and pressing, it is cut into small pieces, resulting in a sweet and chewy texture.
Braised Pig Trotter TendonsBraised pig trotter tendons is a traditional dish primarily made with pig trotter tendons. The tendons are carefully prepared and slowly stewed until tender and delicious, then seasoned with a rich braising sauce to enhance the deep flavor and nutritional value.
Old Beijing Roast LambOld Beijing roasted mutton is a traditional Beijing dish, primarily made with mutton. The preparation involves cutting the mutton into pieces, marinating it with a special seasoning, and then roasting it until golden and crispy.
Beijing Steamed Rice CakeOld Beijing Zeng Gao is a traditional snack made primarily from glutinous rice, red dates, and adzuki beans. Layers of glutinous rice, red dates, and beans are steamed in a zeng (a traditional steamer) over water. The finished product has a rich red color, soft and sticky texture, and sweet flavor with distinct layers.
老汤酱牛肉Old broth braised beef is a dish made primarily with beef, slow-cooked in an aged broth and then marinated with various spices and sauces. During preparation, the beef absorbs the essence of the broth through prolonged simmering, resulting in a richly savory flavor and tender meat texture.
Shrimp Stir-Fried with GedaShrimp stir-fried with geda is a dish made primarily with shrimp and geda, stir-fried in hot oil. It has a fresh and tender texture with a light flavor.