Da Tong Shifu Restaurant (Wenxing Road Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 3.5
2nd Floor, 20 meters northwest of the intersection of Binti North Street and Wenxing Road
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 2nd Floor, 20 meters northwest of the intersection of Binti North Street and Wenxing Road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rabbit Head, Chicken in Nest, South American Calcium-Rich 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: 晋菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: 2nd Floor, 20 meters northwest of the intersection of Binti North Street and Wenxing Road
- Popular dishes: Rabbit Head, Chicken in Nest, South American Calcium-Rich Shrimp, Youyu Salt-fried Lamb, Stir-fried Egg with Rice Cake
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Dishes
Rabbit HeadRabbit head dish is made by cleaning and seasoning rabbit heads, then slow-cooking or braising them with spices like scallions, ginger, star anise, and Sichuan pepper until tender.
Chicken in NestA classic Chinese dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with vegetables like wood ear mushrooms and carrots, served in a nest-like arrangement.
South American Calcium-Rich ShrimpFresh shrimp from South America, rich in calcium, stir-fried with onions and peppers for a savory, nutritious dish.
Youyu Salt-fried LambA traditional Chinese dish made by stir-frying lamb with salt and seasonings, resulting in a savory and tender texture.
Stir-fried Egg with Rice CakeA traditional Chinese dish made by stir-frying fresh eggs with rice cake, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal.
Datong County Ecological DaylilyDatong County Ecological Daylily is a traditional dish featuring locally produced daylily buds as the main ingredient. It primarily uses fresh or dried daylily buds, accompanied by simple seasonings like minced garlic and shredded ginger. During preparation, the daylily buds are first soaked in warm water, cleaned, and then stir-fried or served cold with the seasonings to highlight their natural sweet, crisp texture and unique aroma. The cooking method is simple, focusing on preserving the original flavor of the ingredient.
Hunyuan Cold VermicelliHunyuan cold vermicelli is a traditional snack from Huyuan County, Shanxi Province, made primarily from pea starch. The starch is mixed with water, steamed in a container, cooled, then cut into strips or cubes. It's served with soy sauce, vinegar, garlic paste, chili oil, and cilantro.
Lamb Head with Garlic PasteA dish made from lamb head and garlic paste, tender and flavorful.
Lao Datong Mixed Pot Hot PotA traditional Chinese hot pot served in a copper pot, featuring a variety of ingredients like beef, lamb, seafood, tofu, and vegetables, simmered in a rich broth with special dipping sauces.
Lao Datong Daoxiao NoodlesA traditional Chinese noodle dish made by slicing dough into boiling water, resulting in chewy noodles. Typically served with beef broth or tomato sauce and toppings like vegetables and beef slices.
Old Tong Sheep Offal SoupA traditional Chinese dish made with sheep offal such as tripe, intestines, and lungs, simmered with spices for a rich, savory flavor.
Pan-fried Pork with Potato SlicesA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying tender pan-fried pork slices with crisp potato slices for a savory, aromatic flavor.
Gold Medal Roasted Pork KnuckleGold Medal Roasted Pork Knuckle is a dish primarily made from the front pork knuckle. The selected skin-on front knuckle is cleaned, blanched, and then braised for an extended period with various spices (such as star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper) and seasonings (like soy sauce and cooking wine) to absorb flavor. After braising, the knuckle is removed, brushed with maltose or honey for color, and then roasted in a high-temperature oven or hanging oven until the skin becomes crispy, glossy, and reddish-brown, while the meat turns tender and falls off the bone. The finished dish features a fragrant, crispy skin and savory, soft, and glutinous meat that is rich but not greasy.