Zhao Lao Qi Xiao Mian (Liuxiang Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 118 South Liuxiang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 118 South Liuxiang Road. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Dish, Tang Wang Oil-Poured Noodles, Special Noodles with Sauce.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Taiyuan
- Category: 小吃面食
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 118 South Liuxiang Road
- Popular dishes: Cold Dish, Tang Wang Oil-Poured Noodles, Special Noodles with Sauce, Pork Sauce Noodles, Vegetable Assortment
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Dishes
Cold DishCold dishes are prepared by cooking, marinating, or eating raw ingredients, then cooling them to room temperature or refrigerating before serving. Common ingredients include cucumber, tofu skin, jellyfish, chicken breast, wood ear mushrooms, and carrots. Preparation methods include mixing, pickling, blanching, and freezing.
Tang Wang Oil-Poured NoodlesA traditional Chinese noodle dish made with hand-pulled noodles, topped with chili oil, garlic, and scallions for a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Special Noodles with SauceSpecialty stir-fried noodle soup is made with hand-pulled noodles as the main ingredient, combined with a sauce prepared from eggs, lean meat, wood ear mushrooms, yellow chrysanthemum flowers, and shiitake mushrooms. The sauce is poured over boiled noodles. To prepare, first sauté diced meat and vegetables, then add broth or water, bring to a boil, thicken with cornstarch, and finally pour over the noodles.
Pork Sauce NoodlesPork sauce noodles are a traditional dish made by stir-frying minced pork with葱,姜,蒜 and other seasonings to create a savory sauce, then mixed with boiled noodles.
Vegetable AssortmentVegetable medley is a cold dish primarily made with various vegetables. Common ingredients include cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, bean sprouts, and seaweed threads. After blanching or soaking, the vegetables are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with seasonings and tossed together for serving.
Old Taiyuan Noodle with SauceOld Taiyuan Danlu Noodles are made with Taiyuan noodles as the main ingredient, combined with a rich sauce prepared from pork, eggs, yellow flowers (daylilies), wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients. After boiling, the noodles are topped with the flavorful sauce, presenting a vibrant array of colors and layers.
Braised Pepper with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jiānjiāo is a dish primarily made with尖椒 (long peppers), which are pan-fried to create a crispy, tiger-striped texture on the surface. To prepare, remove the stems from the peppers, wash them clean, dry thoroughly, then stir-fry in a pan until the skin bubbles and turns golden. Finally, add seasonings and stir well.
Tomato NoodlesTomato noodles are made with fresh tomatoes and noodles. Tomatoes are diced or cooked into sauce, mixed with boiled noodles, and served with a sprinkle of green onions or eggs for flavor.
Bone Broth Noodles with Meat SauceBone broth noodle soup is made with a rich broth from pork or beef bones, topped with a stir-fried mixture of minced meat and vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and green beans. Cooked noodles are added to the broth, then garnished with scallions and cilantro. The key lies in slow-cooking the broth and seasoning the topping properly.