Water-Boiled Beef in Fairfax, Virginia
Water-Boiled Beef (Shui Zhu Niu Rou) is one of the most iconic spicy dishes in Sichuan cuisine. This page highlights restaurants in the Fairfax area where you can find this dish, along with helpful tips for ordering.
Where to Find Water-Boiled Beef in Fairfax
- 🥇Mama Chang
A local pick in Fairfax — link goes to a Google Maps directions query. - 🥈Chili Wok
A neighborhood spot with Sichuan-style dishes. - 🥉Chef Yan（川府人家）
Known locally as 川府人家.
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What to Know When Ordering This Dish
Water-Boiled Beef typically features thinly sliced beef served over vegetables, submerged in a broth of chili oil, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns.