Lao Yuan Xiao Guan Copper Hot Pot (Xuefu Street Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
120 meters west of the intersection of Xuefu Street and Kouzhuang West 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 120 meters west of the intersection of Xuefu Street and Kouzhuang West Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Dish Platter, Braised Pig Ears, Braised Pig Trotters.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: 120 meters west of the intersection of Xuefu Street and Kouzhuang West Road
- Popular dishes: Cold Dish Platter, Braised Pig Ears, Braised Pig Trotters, Noodles with Sauce, Pork Skin Jelly
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Dishes
Cold Dish PlatterA cold dish platter composed of various fresh vegetables, fruits, and cooked foods, including cucumber, carrot, tomato, purple cabbage, and seaweed, paired with a specially prepared seasoning. Each ingredient is carefully selected and cut to preserve its natural flavor, offering a colorful presentation and rich, layered textures.
Braised Pig EarsBraised pig ears is a dish made primarily from pig ears, blanched and then slowly simmered in a seasoned braising liquid until fully flavored. The sauce typically includes star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and rock sugar, resulting in tender yet chewy texture with rich flavor.
Braised Pig TrottersBraised pig trotters is a traditional dish primarily made with pig trotters. The preparation involves cleaning the pig trotters, marinating them in a specially prepared braising sauce, and then slowly cooking them until they are fully flavored and the meat is tender.
Noodles with SauceDalu noodles are primarily made with noodles, eggs, minced meat, and wood ear mushrooms. The sauce is stir-fried and then mixed with boiled noodles. The sauce is prepared by stir-frying eggs, minced meat, and seasonings, resulting in a delicious flavor that creates a rich texture when combined with the noodles.
Pork Skin JellyPork skin jelly is a cold dish made primarily from pork skin. After cleaning and boiling, the fat is removed, then it's slowly simmered with water and seasonings until it sets into a gel-like consistency when cooled. The finished product is semi-transparent with a chewy texture.
Copper Hot PotHot pot in a copper pot is a traditional Chinese hot pot dish, primarily featuring various meats such as beef and mutton, seafood like fish slices and shrimp paste, and a variety of vegetables such as tofu and cabbage. The basic preparation method involves placing the ingredients into a copper hot pot heated by charcoal, adding broth or water to cook them, and allowing diners to enjoy with their own dipping sauces.
Duck HeadThis duck head dish uses fresh duck heads marinated with a variety of spices to infuse rich flavor. After careful stewing, the duck head meat becomes tender and aromatic. Finally, a适量 of seasoning is sprinkled on top to enhance the layers of taste.