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CITYLIFE / Eating Out






Simply Dali-cious


By Ye Jun (Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2007-08-24 10:30







Wow is the usual reaction when diners enter Dali Yunnan Restaurant's
beautiful courtyard. And who could blame them? Small as it is, the
courtyard has all the most pleasant aspects: traditional decor, open-air
yard with a broad view of the sky, and a light breeze. It is certainly
the most comfortable place to dine.

Dali is named after an area in West Yunnan, a famous tourist spot. The
restaurant is decorated with plenty of plants. The yard has three tables,
and there are also rooms of three sides. These are neatly and classically
furnished with traditional Chinese wooden tables and chairs, so that
everything is in line with the historical atmosphere.

The food is adapted Yunnan cuisine. It is not as spicy as the original
cuisine. But the dishes are more delicately prepared and presented, and
taste better than usual. One needs not fuss with the menu, instead
trusting the manager and chef to select suitable dishes for your party,
after discussing your preferences. The cost is 100 yuan per person
excluding drink.

Signature dishes include fried and steamed bolete (a type of mushroom) in
banana leaf, fried prawn with citronella, spicy fried chicken, grilled
fish, fried egg with jasmine, steamed lamb, tender pea sprout, and bitter
cabbage. The restaurant makes an effort to provide the freshest
ingredients, so dishes will vary according to the season. Dali beer is a
refreshing beverage.

Located in a small hutong near Gulou, the restaurant is not easy to find.
But look for a red lantern, and turn left to get to the courtyard.
Manager speaks English.

Dali Yunnan Restaurant
Location: 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dongdajie
Opening hours: 10am-9:30pm
Tel: 010-8404-1430























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