Old Hai Zi Noodle Shop
小吃面食 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 36 Haizibian Street (beside the north gate of Wenyin Park)
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. 36 Haizibian Street (beside the north gate of Wenyin Park). It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Brain Soup, Noodles with Sauce, Authentic Fried Pork with Vegetables.
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: 4.2
- Address: No. 36 Haizibian Street (beside the north gate of Wenyin Park)
- Popular dishes: Brain Soup, Noodles with Sauce, Authentic Fried Pork with Vegetables, Oil Swirl, Beef Meatball Soup
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Dishes
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.
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.
Authentic Fried Pork with VegetablesA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pork loin stir-fried quickly in oil and combined with vegetables like bell peppers and onions, resulting in a savory, golden-brown dish.
Oil SwirlA traditional Chinese pastry made from flour, sesame, oil, and salt, shaped into a spiral and pan-fried for a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Beef Meatball SoupBeef meatball soup is made by mixing fresh beef mince with seasonings, shaping into balls, boiling in clear broth or water, then simmering with葱姜 and other ingredients. The soup is clear, the meatballs are chewy, and the taste is delicious.
Special Pork NoodlesA savory noodle dish featuring tender pork strips, vegetables, and a rich broth, commonly served in Chinese households.
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.
Sesame CakeSesame饼 is a flatbread made primarily from flour, sesame seeds, water, and a small amount of oil. The dough is rolled into a thin sheet, sprinkled with sesame, folded or rolled, then pan-fried until crispy outside and soft inside.
WontonDumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish, made by wrapping flavorful meat filling in thin dough wrappers, usually shaped like ingots. To prepare, the seasoned meat filling is placed into rolled-out dough sheets, sealed tightly at the edges, and then boiled in hot water until cooked through. They can be enjoyed with soup broth and seasonings, offering a rich taste and nutritious flavor.
Sesame Paste FlatbreadSesame paste pancake is a traditional snack made primarily from flour with sesame paste as the filling. It is prepared through steps such as kneading dough, rolling out the皮, wrapping the filling, and pan-frying. The crust turns golden and crispy, while the sesame paste filling emits a rich aroma and offers a complex flavor.