Lao Jin Yang Taiyuan Cuisine (Wangfujing Jin Yang Li Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Ground Floor, Building P1, Fanpark, Xin Jinci Road (adjacent to Jinyang Academy)
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 Ground Floor, Building P1, Fanpark, Xin Jinci Road (adjacent to Jinyang Academy). It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Lucky Jujube Cake, Crispy Duck, Noodles with Sauce.
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: 4.7
- Address: Ground Floor, Building P1, Fanpark, Xin Jinci Road (adjacent to Jinyang Academy)
- Popular dishes: Lucky Jujube Cake, Crispy Duck, Noodles with Sauce, Laozhi Youmian, Four Small Bowls of Jin Merchant Style
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Dishes
Lucky Jujube CakeA traditional Chinese sweet cake made primarily from red dates, glutinous rice flour, and sugar, steamed to a soft and sweet texture, symbolizing good fortune.
Crispy DuckA delicacy made by marinating duck and deep-frying until the skin is crispy while the meat remains tender and flavorful.
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.
Laozhi YoumianA cold dish made with buckwheat noodles tossed in a tangy, spicy sauce, refreshing and flavorful.
Four Small Bowls of Jin Merchant StyleJin Merchant Four Small Bowls is a traditional Shanxi dish, typically served in four small bowls containing stewed tofu, stir-fried potato shreds, braised eggplant in sauce, and braised pork. Main ingredients include tofu, potatoes, eggplants, and pork, prepared using stewing, stir-frying, and braising methods, emphasizing original flavors and precise heat control.
Osmanthus Millet Cold CakeGuìhuā huángmǐ liánggāo is made from yellow rice, soaked, steamed, mashed, sweetened, then cooled into shape.桂花酱 or dried osmanthus flowers are added for fragrance. Cut before serving—soft, glutinous, and fragrant with osmanthus.
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.
Mutton Steamed DumplingsMutton Shao Mai is a traditional snack made with mutton as the main ingredient, mixed with onions, ginger, and scallions, wrapped in thin dough and steamed. It features a thin skin, generous filling, tender texture, and rich flavor.
Old Taiyuan Fried Pork with SauceOld Taiyuan fried pork is a traditional Shanxi dish featuring pork tenderloin with peppers, mushrooms, and carrots. The pork is marinated, deep-fried until slightly crispy, then stir-fried with vegetables and sauce. Precise heat control ensures tender meat and rich flavor.
Old Taiyuan Copper Hot PotA traditional hot pot from Taiyuan, Shanxi, using a copper pot and ingredients like beef, mutton, tofu, and noodles, simmered slowly with a special sesame sauce.
Yangqu Old Chicken SoupYangqu old chicken soup is made with locally raised free-range chickens and nourishing ingredients like goji berries and red dates, slowly simmered for a clear, rich, and nutritious broth.
Yellow River Carp Stewed with TofuA traditional Chinese dish featuring fresh Yellow River carp and soft tofu simmered together in a savory broth, resulting in a rich and nourishing meal.