Lao Er Barbecue (Jinhui Road Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.4
Yingcun 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 Yingcun North Street. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tai肠, Sliced Beef Tripe Hot Pot, Grilled Shrimp.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: Yingcun North Street
- Popular dishes: Tai肠, Sliced Beef Tripe Hot Pot, Grilled Shrimp, Fish Slices, Beef Tripe
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Dishes
Tai肠Tai肠 is a meat product made primarily from pork, mixed with starch, egg white, and seasonings, then stuffed into sausage casings and steamed or boiled. It has a light pink color, delicate texture, and elasticity, commonly served as a cold dish or side dish.
Sliced Beef Tripe Hot PotHot pot tripe is a dish served in hot pot cuisine, primarily made from fresh beef tripe. The preparation is simple: slice the tripe into bite-sized pieces and briefly blanch it in the hot pot until it changes color—then it's ready to eat. It has a tender texture and is a common delicacy in hot pot meals.
Grilled ShrimpGrilled shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh shrimp, which is cleaned, marinated with seasonings, and then grilled in an oven or over charcoal. The shrimp meat is firm, with a slightly charred skin and a delicious flavor.
Fish SlicesSliced fish is a dish made from fresh fish meat, thinly sliced and cooked in water or broth. It's typically served with ginger threads, scallions, and sometimes a touch of salt or cooking wine for simple seasoning.
Beef TripeBeef tendon is a dish primarily made from the main large tendons located in the cow's back, which connect and support the entire body's movement muscles. To prepare it, the beef tendon is first cleaned thoroughly, then simmered or pressure-cooked until tender, before being grilled or stir-fried and finally seasoned with spices for added aroma.
Sheep testiclesSheep testicles are cleaned and cooked by blanching, boiling, or stir-frying, often with scallions, ginger, and garlic. The texture is tender yet chewy, with a rich flavor.
Old Taiyuan Copper PotA traditional dish from Taiyuan, Shanxi, made by stewing lamb, potatoes, and vermicelli in a copper pot for rich, savory flavor.
Spicy Squid Stir-FrySpicy stir-fried octopus is a dish featuring octopus as the main ingredient, quickly cooked with chili, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. The octopus is cut into segments and stir-fried with chili, scallions, and ginger to retain its tender texture.
Aluminum-Wrapped Baby Bok ChoyAluminum foil baby bok choy is a dish made by roasting baby bok choy with seasonings such as garlic and chili. To prepare, wash the baby bok choy, mix it with seasonings, wrap it in aluminum foil, and bake in an oven or over charcoal until fully cooked.
Spicy Crab LegsSpicy crab legs made with fresh crab legs stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, and garlic. Tender meat locked in juices by quick high-heat cooking, enhanced by aromatic spicy seasonings.