Lemongrass grilled fish
Lemongrass grilled fish is a classic dish in the Dai ethnic minority areas of Xishuangbanna and Dehong in Yunnan Province, and is a signature dish of Dai-style barbecue. The fish is bound and marinated with lemongrass, which is unique to the tropics, and then slowly grilled over charcoal, allowing the tenderness of the fish and the fragrance of the spices to blend perfectly.
Restaurant Recommendations
Manfeilong Roasted Chicken
One of the most famous Dai restaurants, recognized by both tourists and locals. They have a special dish called "簸箕餐" (bo ji ca), a huge bamboo basket filled with grilled fish, grilled chicken, sticky rice, and various nammi (dipping sauces), which is very much in line with Dai culture.
Cai Chunqing
The lemongrass grilled fish here is also excellent, marinated to perfection with plenty of lemongrass, making it refreshing and not greasy. Besides the grilled fish, their pineapple purple rice and Thai stir-fried rice noodles are also very authentic.
Luo Luo Ice House
It's a modified version of Dai cuisine, more suited to the tastes of young people. Their lemongrass grilled fish is a flavor many have enjoyed since their student days.
