South of the Clouds
Daily 11:30am–9pm
- 16 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011
- 212-888-9653
- Last verified: September 2026
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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
0 - Premium Beef Yunnan Crossing Bridge
Rich beef bone broth with ribeye slices, quail eggs and seasonal vegetables, with rice noodles
0 - Little Pot Rice Noodle Soup
Chicken broth in a traditional copper pot with minced pork, chives and pickled vegetables
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Rice Noodles & Noodles
- Shredded Eel Rice Noodle Soup
Wild eel with mint, crispy pork skin and chives
0 - Boiled Beef w. Mint Rice Noodle Soup
Beef brisket in bone broth with celery, mint and diced chili
0 - MengZi-Style Special Beef Rice Noodle Soup
Beef brisket with sesame, spicy chili and mint
0 - Crispy Intestine Rice Noodle Soup
Pork lard broth with five-spice braised pork intestines
0 - Tomato Beef Soup Rice Noodle Soup
Sour tomato base with ribeye, tomatoes, lemon and cucumber
0 - Spicy Beef Shank Noodle
Braised beef shank with herbs in a rich broth
0 - Soup Noodle w. Minced Pork Sauce
Minced pork sauce and vegetables in a clear broth
0 - Traditional Kunming Braised Noodle
Spicy braised pork, peanuts, pickled mustard greens, egg and vegetables
0 - Tofu Pudding Dry-Mixed Rice Noodle
Silky tofu pudding with pickled carrots, sour pickles and minced pork
0 - Stir Fried Rice Noodle
Soft, chewy rice noodles tossed with egg and vegetables
0 - Rice Noodle w. Minced Pork & Tomato
Diced tomatoes stir-fried with chili and minced pork
0 - Vegan Dry-Mixed Rice Noodle
Tofu pudding with pickled carrots, sour pickles and house chili sauce
0 - Cold Stir Rice Noodle w. Sliced Chicken
Cold rice noodles with vegetables, minced pork and shredded chicken in a spicy dressing
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Appetizers & Cold Dishes
- Beef on Sticks
Stir-fried tender beef slices with dried chili and spices on toothpick skewers
0 - Szechuan Style Spicy Chicken
Crispy chicken with dried chili, chili oil, Szechuan peppercorns and peanuts
0 - Crispy Fried Pork Strip
Marinated pork strips deep-fried, with chili powder and sweet-and-sour sauce
0 - Yunnan-Style Lotus Root Fries
Deep-fried lotus root fries with ketchup
0 - Yunnan-Style Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken with chili, lemon and Yunnan spices
0 - Chili Beef Tripe
Thinly sliced beef tripe cold-stirred with dried chili, garlic and spices
0 - Cucumber Salad
Fresh cucumber with garlic, vinegar and sesame oil
0 - Braised Beef Shank
Five-spice braised beef shank with herbs
0 - Braised Pig Ear
Tender pig ears marinated in spicy red chili oil
0 - Cold Dish Platter
Cucumber salad, chili beef tripe, braised beef shank and cold pig ears
0 - Yunnan Style Crispy Fried Potato
Crispy potatoes with chili, cilantro and mint
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Chef Special
- Steamed Pot Chicken Soup
Free-range chicken steamed 3–5 hours in a traditional clay pot
0 - Pu'er Spicy Ox Aorta
Crispy ox aorta stir-fried with lemongrass, chili and Sichuan peppercorns
0 - Yunnan Fried Stuffed Tofu (18 pcs)
Golden-fried tofu with fermented bean curd sauce and chili powder
0 - Yunnan Style Deep Fried Pork Ribs w. Mint
Marinated spare ribs fried with mint and Sichuan peppercorns
0 - Dehong Dai Roast Chicken Thigh
Whole chicken thigh marinated and roasted for 4 hours
0 - Smoked Pork Neck Slices
Marbled pork neck with a tangy, spicy dipping sauce
0 - Dai Style Stir-Fried Flank Steak
Tender flank steak with mint, chili and Yunnan spices
0 - Stir Fried Trotters
Pork trotters with green and red chili peppers
0 - Shredded Potato w. Salted Egg Yolk
Shredded potatoes with green peppers and salted egg yolk
0 - Sour Cabbage Boiled Fish
Fresh fish slices in a tangy broth with pickled mustard greens
0 - Spicy Boiled Fish with Chili Broth
Fresh fish in a spicy chili broth with vegetables
0 - Shredded Potatoes w. Garlic Chive
Stir-fried with garlic chive flowers and savory sauce
0 - Mala Stir-Fried Squid Tendrils
Squid tendrils in a spicy mala sauce with chili and Sichuan peppercorns
0 - Bok Choy w. Garlic Sauce
Tender bok choy stir-fried with fresh garlic
0 - Stir-fried Smoked Pork w. Garlic Sprouts
Smoked pork with garlic sprouts, soy sauce and chili
0 - Special Fried Rice
Vegetarian fried rice with corn, peas and carrots (proteins can be added)
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Desserts
- Milky Rice
Whole milk and rice slow-cooked to a creamy texture
0 - Fried Milk Roll
Crispy exterior with a creamy milk custard interior
0 - Coconut Juice w. Tapioca
Chilled coconut milk with tapioca pearls
0 - Handmade Coconut Jelly
Delicate chilled jelly made from real coconut milk
0 - Egg Milk w. Rice Wine & Peanut
Warm dessert with egg, milk, rice wine and peanuts
0 - Rose Osmanthus Coconut Flavor Purple Rice
Sweet purple rice with rose, osmanthus and coconut milk
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Tea Selection
- Aged Pu-erh Tea
20-year aged dark tea with earthy, complex flavors
0 - Dragon Well Green Tea
Premium green tea with a fresh, delicate character
0 - Jasmine Phoenix Pearls
Hand-rolled green tea pearls scented with jasmine
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Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.
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