Qinghe Yuan (Food Street Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 21-1-4 Mao'er Lane
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 No. 21-1-4 Mao'er Lane. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chinese Famous Snack - Large Steamed Dumplings (5 pieces), Potato Slice Rolled Dumplings, Brain Soup.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 21-1-4 Mao'er Lane
- Popular dishes: Chinese Famous Snack - Large Steamed Dumplings (5 pieces), Potato Slice Rolled Dumplings, Brain Soup, Shanxi Special Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Authentic Fushan Brain Eight Treasures Soup
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Dishes
Chinese Famous Snack - Large Steamed Dumplings (5 pieces)Chinese famous snack large steamed dumplings (5 pieces) is a traditional Chinese dim sum, made with flour wrapper filled with meat and seasonings like scallions and ginger, then steamed. It has a fresh taste, soft wrapper, and juicy filling.
Potato Slice Rolled DumplingsPotato slice kao lao lao is a noodle dish primarily made with potatoes. Thin potato slices are mixed with flour to form dough, rolled into thin sheets, and steamed in a cylindrical shape. It can be served with sauces or stir-fried toppings, offering a soft, chewy texture with distinct layers.
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.
Shanxi Special Sweet and Sour MeatballsShanxi Special Sweet and Sour Meatballs is a traditional dish made with pork, seasoned and formed into meatballs, then cooked in a sweet and sour sauce. It has a crispy exterior and tender interior with a balanced sweet and sour flavor, featuring a rich local taste.
Authentic Fushan Brain Eight Treasures SoupAuthentic Fushan Brain Eight Treasures Soup is a traditional Shanxi dish made with lamb, deer meat, astragalus, codonopsis, and angelica. The meat and herbs are stewed until tender, resulting in a clear and delicious soup.
Qingheyuan Large Pork and Vegetable JiaoziQingheyuan Large Pork and Vegetable Jiaozi is a traditional Chinese dim sum, mainly made of pork, leek, egg, and seasonings. The meat and vegetable filling is wrapped in dough and steamed, with a fresh taste.
Qingheyuan Style Roast Lamb RibsQingheyuan style roast lamb ribs are made with high-quality lamb ribs marinated with special spices and then roasted, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a rich aroma.
Centuries-Old Famous Fried PorkCenturies-old famous fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish made mainly with pork, eggs, wood ear mushrooms, and green peppers. The pork is marinated and mixed with eggs, then stir-fried with wood ear mushrooms and green peppers, resulting in a tender and rich flavor.
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.
Mutton Ball SoupMutton ball soup uses mutton as the main ingredient. The meat is minced, seasoned, and mixed until sticky to form balls. Cook the balls in clear water, then simmer with scallions, ginger, salt, and other seasonings. Add vegetables like cabbage or carrots for extra flavor.
Old Taiyuan Copper Pot StewOld Taiyuan copper pot stew is a slow-cooked dish featuring pork, potatoes, vermicelli, cabbage, and tofu. Ingredients are simmered in a copper pot with water and seasonings like soy sauce, salt, and葱姜 to blend flavors.
Sour Vinegar LambA dish made with lamb simmered in vinegar, resulting in a tangy and tender flavor.