Sanmi Congee Shop (Zhonglou Street Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 69, Chaishi Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Taiyuan, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 69, Chaishi Lane. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chinese Eight Treasure Porridge, Tujia Flavor Sauce Flatbread, Rice and Pumpkin Porridge.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 69, Chaishi Lane
- Popular dishes: Chinese Eight Treasure Porridge, Tujia Flavor Sauce Flatbread, Rice and Pumpkin Porridge, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Porridge, Signature Braised Pork Noodles
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Dishes
Chinese Eight Treasure PorridgeChinese Eight Treasure Porridge is a traditional rice dish made from various grains and legumes, commonly including glutinous rice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, and coix seed. All ingredients are washed, then slowly simmered in water until soft and creamy.
Tujia Flavor Sauce FlatbreadTujia sauce-flavored cake is a flour-based food made by mixing water and seasonings into dough, rolling it thin, spreading a special sauce, then baking in an oven or frying in a pan. Main ingredients include flour, sauce (often with doubanjiang, chili powder, Sichuan pepper powder, scallions, ginger, garlic), and optional meat or vegetable toppings.
Rice and Pumpkin PorridgeRice and pumpkin porridge is made with rice and pumpkin as main ingredients. Wash rice, add peeled and cubed pumpkin, then boil until rice softens and pumpkin melts into a thick porridge. No extra seasoning is added to preserve the original flavor.
Bamboo Shoot and Pork PorridgeMountain yam and lean pork porridge made with peeled and sliced mountain yam and minced lean pork. Cook rice into porridge, add yam and pork, then simmer until tender. Season and serve.
Signature Braised Pork NoodlesA flavorful dish of hand-pulled noodles tossed with slow-braised pork and savory sauce, rich in umami and aroma.
Oil Stick Glutinous Rice CakeA Chinese snack combining crispy fried dough sticks with soft, sweet glutinous rice cakes, often drizzled with honey or syrup for a delightful contrast in texture and flavor.
Oat Milk PorridgeOat milk porridge is made by cooking rolled oats in milk. Add water or use milk alone, stir until oats are soft and the porridge thick. Enhance with honey, fruits, or nuts as desired.
Century Egg and Pork PorridgePreserved egg and lean pork congee is a traditional Chinese porridge dish, primarily made with preserved eggs, lean pork, and rice. The method involves cooking rice into a porridge, then adding pre-prepared preserved eggs and lean pork, continuing to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Old Shanghai Scallion Oil FlatbreadOld Shanghai scallion oil cake is a traditional flatbread made from flour, scallions, salt, and water. The dough is rolled thin, folded or rolled, then pan-fried until golden brown.
Red Bean BunA red bean bun is a steamed dough food with wheat flour as the skin and red bean paste as the filling. The fermented dough is rolled into small rounds, filled with red bean paste, sealed into a ball, and then steamed until cooked.
Leek and Egg Large PieA Chinese pastry made with fresh leeks and eggs, pan-fried until golden brown for a crispy exterior and tender filling.
Black Pepper Beef PieBlack pepper beef pie is made with tender beef as the main ingredient, marinated with black pepper and other seasonings, then wrapped in dough and baked. The crust is golden and crispy, while the filling offers juicy, tender meat. The spicy kick of black pepper perfectly complements the rich aroma of the beef.