Sa pie, the Dai dipping dish: start with the lemon version
Dai restaurants, Mangshi and Ruili
Rice noodles, grilled beef or pork and herbs dipped into a sharp, sour sauce. The traditional bitter version gets its taste from cattle bile or intestinal juices, which many first-timers find too strong; the lemon version is fresher and easier to like.
What locals sayReviews split: the lemon one converts people, while the bitter one is an acquired taste even for diners from elsewhere in China.
- Time
- Lunch or dinner
- In Chinese
- 撒撇 柠檬撒
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
