Gansu Impressions (Jinyang Street Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.2
Shop No. 12, Street-facing unit, EF Zone, Wenjin Shijia, Middle Section of 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 Shop No. 12, Street-facing unit, EF Zone, Wenjin Shijia, Middle Section of Jinyang Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Linxia Beef Tripe Hot Pot, Lanzhou Hand-Ripped Lamb, Lanzhou Beef Noodles.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Shop No. 12, Street-facing unit, EF Zone, Wenjin Shijia, Middle Section of Jinyang Street
- Popular dishes: Linxia Beef Tripe Hot Pot, Lanzhou Hand-Ripped Lamb, Lanzhou Beef Noodles, Lanzhou Nianpi, Small Bowl Beef Noodles
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Dishes
Linxia Beef Tripe Hot PotA dish featuring fresh beef tripe cooked in a spicy broth, popular in Linxia, Gansu Province.
Lanzhou Hand-Ripped LambLanzhou hand-grabbed mutton is a traditional dish made from fresh mutton, boiled or stewed in clear water to retain its tender texture and original flavor. Typically using lamb leg or rib, seasoned simply with scallions, ginger, and salt—no complex ingredients. Eaten by hand, tearing the meat apart.
Lanzhou Beef NoodlesLanzhou beef noodles are a traditional noodle dish primarily made with noodles and beef. The noodles are handcrafted from high-quality flour and stretched multiple times to achieve a slender, elongated shape. Tender cuts of beef are simmered with a unique blend of seasonings, resulting in a rich and flavorful taste. The broth is prepared by slow-cooking牛 bones and spices, creating a deeply aromatic and rich flavor. Finally, the cooked noodles and beef are placed into the soup, garnished with green onions, mung bean sprouts, chili peppers, and other toppings for a satisfying meal.
Lanzhou NianpiLanzhou Nianpi is a specialty snack from Northwest China, made primarily with wheat flour-based nianpi, accompanied by ingredients such as gluten, cucumber strips, and bean sprouts, and seasoned with vinegar, chili oil, sesame paste, and other condiments mixed together.
Small Bowl Beef NoodlesSmall bowl beef noodles, featuring tender beef slices and delicate noodles, paired with a fragrant broth, carefully prepared to deliver rich and flavorful taste.
Juicy Wide NoodlesFlowing juice wide rice noodles is a dish made primarily with wide rice noodles and a specially prepared sauce. After the wide rice noodles are cooked, they are topped with a rich sauce made by simmering various spices and seasonings, allowing the noodles to fully absorb the sauce and create a smooth, juicy texture.
Gray Bean SoupGray beans are a specialty snack from the northwest region, primarily made with peas. Ingredients such as red dates, white sugar, and rose petals are added and slowly simmered for a long time to make the beans soft and the broth rich. Finally, white sugar and rose petals are sprinkled on top to enhance sweetness and fragrance.
Milk Egg Glutinous Rice WineMilk egg glutinous rice wine is a dessert made primarily from milk, eggs, and glutinous rice wine. The preparation is simple: first heat the milk to just below boiling point, then beat in the eggs and mix well, finally add the glutinous rice wine and cook until thickened.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Sour Cabbage Potato MashSauerkraut mashed potatoes is a dish made primarily from potatoes and sauerkraut. Boiled potatoes are mashed and mixed with chopped sauerkraut, then seasoned to taste. Simple to prepare, it offers a smooth texture with the tangy flavor of sauerkraut blending perfectly with the creamy potatoes.