Ren Yi Li (Northern Plaza Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.0
Northwest corner of the intersection of Shengli Street and Wuyi 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 Northwest corner of the intersection of Shengli Street and Wuyi Road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dumpling Soup, Brain Soup, Soup Dumpling.
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: 晋菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: Northwest corner of the intersection of Shengli Street and Wuyi Road
- Popular dishes: Dumpling Soup, Brain Soup, Soup Dumpling, Beef Meatballs, Shaomei
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Dishes
Dumpling SoupMeatball soup is a soup dish primarily made with meatballs, usually served with vegetables such as carrots and mushrooms. The meatballs are made by mincing pork or chicken, resulting in a tender and flavorful texture. The broth is light and can be enhanced with seasonings according to personal taste.
Brain SoupA traditional Shanxi soup made with sheep brain, marrow, and medicinal herbs like astragalus and ginseng, known for its rich flavor and nourishing properties.
Soup DumplingShaomai is a traditional Chinese dim sum made with flour wrappers filled with pork, shrimp, or vegetables, steamed to perfection. It features thin skins and generous fillings, shaped like flower buds, typically served steamed in bamboo baskets.
Beef MeatballsBeef meatballs are primarily made by mincing beef, mixing it with seasonings, and then shaping it by hand or machine into round meatballs. They are cooked by boiling, steaming, or frying and can be served with a broth or as a main dish.
ShaomeiA traditional Chinese dim sum made by wrapping pork and shrimp filling in dough and steaming it into a plum blossom shape, with a tender and flavorful texture.
Sheep Offal SoupA traditional Chinese dish made with sheep offal (such as tripe, intestines, and lungs), simmered with ingredients like vermicelli and tofu skin in broth for a rich, savory flavor.
Mutton and Carrot Steamed DumplingsMutton and carrot steamed dumplings are made with fresh lamb and carrots, wrapped in dough and steamed until tender, offering a savory and nutritious dish.
Old Beijing TripeOld Beijing tripe is a dish featuring beef tripe as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the tripe is quickly blanched in boiling water and mixed with garlic, cilantro, chili oil, Sichuan pepper oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. It has a crisp and tender texture with a unique flavor.
Scallion PancakeScallion pancake is a traditional Chinese flatbread made primarily from flour, mixed with chopped scallions, salt, and water to form a dough. The dough is rolled into thin pancakes and cooked on a flat pan until golden and crispy. To prepare it, divide the dough into portions, flatten each piece, sprinkle with finely chopped scallions and适量 salt, roll up, then flatten again before cooking on both sides in a pan until golden and crisp.
Scallion爆羊肉Scallion stir-fried lamb is a Chinese dish featuring lamb slices and scallion segments. Quickly stir-fried together with seasonings, it yields tender meat and aromatic scallion flavor. Proper heat control preserves the ingredients' natural taste.