Xiaping Dog Meat

Xiaping Dog Meat

　　When it comes to delicious dog meat, people from Taishan all agree without hesitation: “The dog meat in Sijiu Town is the most fragrant.” Dog meat is rarely served in formal settings, so restaurants in Taishan known for specializing in dog meat are mostly open-air, which gives them a unique rustic charm. Xiaping Nianji Restaurant in Sijiu Town is one such place.

　　 It is understood that Xiaping Nianji Restaurant in Sijiu Town has been famous for its stir-fried dog meat since 1987, quickly attracting a large number of diners and becoming one of the first small eateries to gain renown for serving dog meat. Despite having relocated several times, a loyal group of customers has always followed and frequented the restaurant, with many people even driving specially from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and other places just to taste it. At Nianji Restaurant, the dog meat is stir-fried repeatedly in a large wok. When the juices in the wok are nearly dried up, seasonings such as sand ginger, dried tangerine peel, and fried tofu skin are added. The whole process takes about an hour and a half. Notably, the fried tofu skin used as a seasoning is soaked until soft, then deep-fried until golden and fragrant, adding an irresistible touch when mixed with the dog meat. Reflecting on the restaurant’s business philosophy over the past 20 years, the owner puts it succinctly: deliciousness is what really matters.