Hidden Gem of Kunming Cuisine | Sifang Stir-Fry

When it comes to Yunnan cuisine, everyone immediately thinks of wild mushrooms, but the homely flavors of everyday cooking also capture the essence of Yunnan's charm... 💖 Why We Love It 🔹 Authentic ingredients, wok-fried to order 🔹 Diverse selection of Yunnan dishes from all regions 🔹 Distinctive flavors with a personal touch 🍱 Must-Try Dishes ✔️✔️✔️ Wild Herb Five-Spice Potato Slices A signature dish—crispy fried garlic with a base of scallions, mint, and cilantro, paired with soft, flavorful potatoes. ✔️✔️✔️ Stir-Fried Milky Mushrooms with Minced Pork Looks vegetarian but surprises with minced pork, fermented beans, and dual peppers—a savory, umami-packed delight perfect over rice. ✔️ Tomato and Chili Stir-Fried Pork Fresh tomatoes and tender pork, though visually oily. Half the plate is actually tomato broth—just an optical illusion. ✔️✔️✔️ Peanut and Wild Herb Soup Couldn’t pinpoint the wild herb, but the peanut broth, freshly simmered in the Mojiang-Xishuangbanna style, was rich, nutty, and subtly sweet. ✔️✔️ Stir-Fried Youmai Greens Not my usual pick, but cooked to a tender crisp. ✔️ Xuanwei Stir-Fried Pork As a Xuanwei native, I expected more—authentic versions are juicier with stronger scallion notes. Still well-cooked, just not quite there. ✔️✔️✔️ House-Made Hawthorn-Plum Juice A refreshing balance of sweet, tart, and floral notes, brewed with hibiscus, plums, and hawthorn. Chilled perfection with a lingering sweetness. ❣️ Service Warm and attentive—even suggested drinking the peanut soup first. Bonus: no extra charges for utensils or tea napkins! ☘️ Ambience Tucked away in a narrow alley, the small storefront opens into a cozy, well-spaced interior with mostly 4-seaters and a few larger tables. Smart layout avoids crowding. 👍🏻 Portion Tips Generous servings—three dishes suffice for three adults, possibly with leftovers. 💝 Final Thoughts Mostly hits the mark, though some dishes could ease up on the oil (a hit for spice lovers, maybe less so for milder palates). 🏠 Shop | Sifang Stir-Fry • Yunnan Cuisine Pro (Jiang'an Branch) 📍 Location | Intersection of Meijiang Rd & Yingjiang Rd ⏰ Hours | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM 💰 Avg. Cost | ¥30-40 🚗 Transport | Street parking available; avoid Yingjiang Rd due to traffic ———————————— 💖 Follow me @Yuxi For food hunts, hotel reviews, and global adventures @Ctrip Editorial @Community Benefits @Ctrip Community Hub