Xiqiu Banbuqian Small Tavern (Jin Yang Jie Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
60 meters north of the intersection of Wucheng West Road and Jinyang Street
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 60 meters north of the intersection of Wucheng West Road and Jinyang Street. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Chicken You Can't Handle, Stir-Fried Tangyuan Soup, Boss's Spicy Chicken.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: 60 meters north of the intersection of Wucheng West Road and Jinyang Street
- Popular dishes: Spicy Chicken You Can't Handle, Stir-Fried Tangyuan Soup, Boss's Spicy Chicken, Maoxuewang, Spicy Pepper Potato Shreds
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Dishes
Spicy Chicken You Can't HandleSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, usually thigh or breast meat cut into pieces, marinated and deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Scallions, ginger, and garlic are added for aroma, allowing the chicken to absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.
Stir-Fried Tangyuan SoupStir-fried glutinous rice balls is a dish primarily made with glutinous rice balls, paired with vegetables and stir-fried. First, cook the rice balls until done, then stir-fry them together with colorful peppers, onions, and other vegetables. Add appropriate seasonings and stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Boss's Spicy ChickenMaster's口水 Chicken is a cold dish made with chicken thighs or whole chicken, boiled, cooled, sliced, and drizzled with a sauce of Sichuan pepper, chili oil, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Bright red in color, tender chicken, rich sauce.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Spicy Pepper Potato ShredsThai chili potato shreds is a dish made with fresh potatoes as the main ingredient, carefully stir-fried with Thai chilies. The potatoes are sliced into thin strands and quickly cooked together with Thai chilies, preserving the crisp texture of the potatoes while infusing them with the unique spicy aroma of the chilies, creating a distinctive and flavorful dish.
Sizzling BeefStir-fried beef is a dish made by quickly stir-frying fresh beef with辅料 such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. The beef is sliced and marinated with seasonings, then quickly stir-fried in a hot wok with cold oil to maintain its tender texture.
Sour Plum DrinkA refreshing drink made from plums, hawthorn, and licorice, ideal for cooling down after spicy meals.
Flavorful EggplantFragrant eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then stir-fried with a specially prepared seasoning to create a unique flavor.
Crispy Salted ShrimpFresh shrimp are marinated, coated in batter, and deep-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with salt, pepper, and aromatics for a savory, crunchy dish.
Spicy Beef Bone MarrowMapo Bone Marrow is a dish primarily made with beef bone marrow, seasoned with doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) and a适量 of chili powder, then carefully stir-fried. The bone marrow is tender and smooth, while the doubanjiang and chili powder add a spicy and numbing flavor. During cooking, scallions, minced garlic, and ginger are added to enhance the aroma, resulting in a dish that excels in color, fragrance, and taste.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.
Heartbreaking RiceThe Soul-Rendering Rice is built on优质 rice, topped with pan-seared barbecued pork, silky egg, and fresh green vegetables. The barbecued pork is specially seasoned and grilled to perfection—crispy on the outside and tender within—then drizzled with a house-made sauce that blends harmoniously with the rice, delivering a rich and layered taste experience.