Linfen • Shili Xiang Beef Ball Noodles (Food Street Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 28-1, Shipin Street (directly opposite Yangji Guanchang)
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. 28-1, Shipin Street (directly opposite Yangji Guanchang). It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Wide Rice Noodles, Hongdong Fried and Steamed Rice, Beef Tripe Hot Pot.
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: 4.1
- Address: No. 28-1, Shipin Street (directly opposite Yangji Guanchang)
- Popular dishes: Wide Rice Noodles, Hongdong Fried and Steamed Rice, Beef Tripe Hot Pot, Hot pot vegetables, Beef Meatball Noodles
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Dishes
Wide Rice NoodlesWide rice noodles, a broad ribbon-shaped vermicelli made from sweet potato starch. Typically, the wide rice noodles are soaked in warm water to soften them before being stir-fried or added to soups with meats and vegetables. They have a smooth, tender texture that absorbs broth well, enhancing the overall flavor.
Hongdong Fried and Steamed RiceHongdong fried and steamed rice is a traditional dish from Hongdong, Shanxi, made with rice, potatoes, carrots, and minced meat, pan-fried then steamed for a rich, layered flavor.
Beef Tripe Hot PotBeef tripe hot pot is a dish featuring beef tripe as the main ingredient. After cleaning and preparation, the tripe is sliced thinly or into strips and quickly blanched in boiling water until cooked. It can be enjoyed with dipping sauces such as garlic paste, cilantro, and chili oil.
Hot pot vegetablesHot pot is a cooking method where sliced ingredients are quickly cooked in boiling water or broth. Common ingredients include meat, seafood, vegetables, and soy products. It is typically prepared using a hot pot or soup pot, with ingredients briefly heated in boiling broth before being eaten, preserving the fresh and tender texture of the ingredients.
Beef Meatball NoodlesBeef meatball noodles feature fresh beef balls served with cooked noodles in a broth made from beef bones or water, seasoned with scallions and ginger. The beef balls are either hand-formed or processed with a mincer, then boiled and served in a bowl with hot soup.
Starch DumplingsA traditional Chinese dish made by mixing pork mince with starch and seasonings, forming into balls, then steamed or boiled. The texture is tender and the flavor is savory.
Vegetarian NoodlesVegetable noodles are made with noodles like alkaline or thin wheat noodles, mixed with vegetables such as cucumber, carrot, and bean sprouts, sometimes with mushrooms or wood ear fungus. Cooked noodles are rinsed in cold water for a smooth, elastic texture, then tossed with sliced vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and optionally garlic or chili oil.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a soy-based product made through soaking, grinding, boiling, and filtering processes. It has a golden color, thin and transparent texture, and can be eaten directly or used as an ingredient in cooking.
Golden Pear JuiceGolden pear juice is made from fresh golden pears, cleaned, pitted, juiced, and filtered. It has a refreshing sweet taste, rich in vitamin C and natural fructose, known for quenching thirst and relieving dryness in the lungs.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
Sesame TwistSesame twist is a traditional Chinese snack made primarily from flour, sugar, and oil. The ingredients are rolled into strips, folded in half, twisted into a braided shape, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy.