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South of the Clouds

Yunnan$$

Daily 11:30am–9pm

  • 16 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
  • 212-888-9653
  • Last verified: September 2026
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Yunnan crossing-the-bridge rice noodles served in a metal bowl on a branded wooden stand at South of the Clouds (云之南), Greenwich Village

Menu

Signature Broths

  • Signature Yunnan Crossing Bridge

    Slow-simmered chicken broth with black-bone chicken, ribeye, pork, fish, bean sprouts, tofu skin and pork lard, with rice noodles

  • Premium Beef Yunnan Crossing Bridge

    Rich beef bone broth with ribeye slices, quail eggs and seasonal vegetables, with rice noodles

  • Little Pot Rice Noodle Soup

    Chicken broth in a traditional copper pot with minced pork, chives and pickled vegetables

Rice Noodles & Noodles

  • Shredded Eel Rice Noodle Soup

    Wild eel with mint, crispy pork skin and chives

  • Boiled Beef w. Mint Rice Noodle Soup

    Beef brisket in bone broth with celery, mint and diced chili

  • MengZi-Style Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup

    Beef brisket with sesame, spicy chili and mint

  • Crispy Intestine Rice Noodle Soup

    Pork lard broth with five-spice braised pork intestines

  • Tomato Beef Soup Rice Noodle Soup

    Sour tomato base with ribeye, tomatoes, lemon and cucumber

  • Spicy Beef Shank Noodle

    Braised beef shank with herbs in a rich broth

  • Soup Noodle w. Minced Pork Sauce

    Minced pork sauce and vegetables in a clear broth

  • Traditional Kunming Braised Noodle

    Spicy braised pork, peanuts, pickled mustard greens, egg and vegetables

  • Tofu Pudding Dry-Mixed Rice Noodle

    Silky tofu pudding with pickled carrots, sour pickles and minced pork

  • Stir Fried Rice Noodle

    Soft, chewy rice noodles tossed with egg and vegetables

  • Rice Noodle w. Minced Pork & Tomato

    Diced tomatoes stir-fried with chili and minced pork

  • Vegan Dry-Mixed Rice Noodle

    Tofu pudding with pickled carrots, sour pickles and house chili sauce

  • Cold Stir Rice Noodle w. Sliced Chicken

    Cold rice noodles with vegetables, minced pork and shredded chicken in a spicy dressing

Appetizers & Cold Dishes

  • Beef on Sticks

    Stir-fried tender beef slices with dried chili and spices on toothpick skewers

  • Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken

    Crispy chicken with dried chili, chili oil, Szechuan peppercorns and peanuts

  • Crispy Fried Pork Strip

    Marinated pork strips deep-fried, with chili powder and sweet-and-sour sauce

  • Yunnan-Style Lotus Root Fries

    Deep-fried lotus root fries with ketchup

  • Yunnan-Style Chicken Salad

    Shredded chicken with chili, lemon and Yunnan spices

  • Chili Beef Tripe

    Thinly sliced beef tripe cold-stirred with dried chili, garlic and spices

  • Cucumber Salad

    Fresh cucumber with garlic, vinegar and sesame oil

  • Braised Beef Shank

    Five-spice braised beef shank with herbs

  • Braised Pig Ear

    Tender pig ears marinated in spicy red chili oil

  • Cold Dish Platter

    Cucumber salad, chili beef tripe, braised beef shank and cold pig ears

  • Yunnan Style Crispy Fried Potato

    Crispy potatoes with chili, cilantro and mint

Chef Special

  • Steamed Pot Chicken Soup

    Free-range chicken steamed 3–5 hours in a traditional clay pot

  • Pu'er Spicy Ox Aorta

    Crispy ox aorta stir-fried with lemongrass, chili and Sichuan peppercorns

  • Yunnan Fried Stuffed Tofu (18 pcs)

    Golden-fried tofu with fermented bean curd sauce and chili powder

  • Yunnan Style Deep Fried Pork Ribs w. Mint

    Marinated spare ribs fried with mint and Sichuan peppercorns

  • Dehong Dai Roast Chicken Thigh

    Whole chicken thigh marinated and roasted for 4 hours

  • Smoked Pork Neck Slices

    Marbled pork neck with a tangy, spicy dipping sauce

  • Dai Style Stir-Fried Flank Steak

    Tender flank steak with mint, chili and Yunnan spices

  • Stir Fried Trotters

    Pork trotters with green and red chili peppers

  • Shredded Potato w. Salted Egg Yolk

    Shredded potatoes with green peppers and salted egg yolk

  • Sour Cabbage Boiled Fish

    Fresh fish slices in a tangy broth with pickled mustard greens

  • Spicy Boiled Fish with Chili Broth

    Fresh fish in a spicy chili broth with vegetables

  • Shredded Potatoes w. Garlic Chive

    Stir-fried with garlic chive flowers and savory sauce

  • Mala Stir-Fried Squid Tendrils

    Squid tendrils in a spicy mala sauce with chili and Sichuan peppercorns

  • Bok Choy w. Garlic Sauce

    Tender bok choy stir-fried with fresh garlic

  • Stir-fried Smoked Pork w. Garlic Sprouts

    Smoked pork with garlic sprouts, soy sauce and chili

  • Special Fried Rice

    Vegetarian fried rice with corn, peas and carrots (proteins can be added)

Desserts

  • Milky Rice

    Whole milk and rice slow-cooked to a creamy texture

  • Fried Milk Roll

    Crispy exterior with a creamy milk custard interior

  • Coconut Juice w. Tapioca

    Chilled coconut milk with tapioca pearls

  • Handmade Coconut Jelly

    Delicate chilled jelly made from real coconut milk

  • Egg Milk w. Rice Wine & Peanut

    Warm dessert with egg, milk, rice wine and peanuts

  • Rose Osmanthus Coconut Flavor Purple Rice

    Sweet purple rice with rose, osmanthus and coconut milk

Tea Selection

  • Aged Pu-erh Tea

    20-year aged dark tea with earthy, complex flavors

  • Dragon Well Green Tea

    Premium green tea with a fresh, delicate character

  • Jasmine Phoenix Pearls

    Hand-rolled green tea pearls scented with jasmine

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

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