Old Li's Noodle Shop
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.9
Longcheng North Street
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 Longcheng North Street. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Peanut Snack, Braised Tofu Cubes, Stir-Fried Pork with Hand-Torn Noodles.
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: 3.9
- Address: Longcheng North Street
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Peanut Snack, Braised Tofu Cubes, Stir-Fried Pork with Hand-Torn Noodles, Bell Pepper and Pork Stir-fried with Hand-pulled Noodles, Yangzhou Fried Rice
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Dishes
Five-Spice Peanut SnackFive-spice peanuts is a cold dish primarily made with peanuts. After boiling the peanuts until tender and draining off the water, add spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, bay leaves, and cloves, along with salt and soy sauce to taste. Simmer gently over low heat until fully infused with flavor, then cool before serving.
Braised Tofu CubesStewed tofu cubes is a traditional snack that uses tofu cubes as the main ingredient. The preparation method involves placing the tofu cubes into a seasoned braising sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, and spices, then slowly simmering them until they absorb the rich aroma and flavor of the sauce.
Stir-Fried Pork with Hand-Torn NoodlesA hearty dish combining stir-fried pork with homemade hand-torn noodles, seasoned with green peppers and onions for a savory, satisfying meal.
Bell Pepper and Pork Stir-fried with Hand-pulled NoodlesA savory dish of stir-fried pork strips and green bell peppers with hand-pulled noodles, seasoned to perfection.
Yangzhou Fried RiceYangzhou fried rice is made primarily with rice, stir-fried with ingredients such as eggs, ham, shrimp, and green peas. First, the ingredients are stir-fried to half-cooked, then rice is added and stir-fried together, finally seasoning is added.
Noodles with SauceA traditional Chinese noodle dish made by hand-tapping thin noodles and serving them with a rich, savory sauce.
Stewed Napa CabbageLanhu cabbage is a home-style dish using napa cabbage as the main ingredient. The cabbage is cut into segments and stir-fried with minced pork or ham, then simmered with water and seasonings until the cabbage becomes tender and the sauce thickens, creating a unique 'mushy' texture.
Roasted Lamb KidneysRoasted lamb kidneys is a dish primarily made with lamb kidneys as the main ingredient. To prepare it, first clean the lamb kidneys thoroughly, removing the outer membrane and excess fat, then marinate them in a specially prepared seasoning for a period of time. Next, place the marinated kidneys on a grill and slowly roast them over charcoal until the outside is crispy and the inside remains tender. Finally, sprinkle with an appropriate amount of spices.
Tomato Beef BrisketBeef brisket with tomatoes is a dish primarily made with beef brisket and tomatoes. The preparation involves stewing the beef brisket until tender, then adding sautéed tomato chunks and slowly simmering until the flavors blend thoroughly, followed by seasoning and reducing the sauce.
Sweet and Sour MeatballsSweet and sour meatballs is a dish primarily made with pork meatballs. The preparation involves frying the pork meatballs until golden and crispy, then cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, finally pouring the sauce over the meatballs.