Emperor Turtle Restaurant (Pingyang Road Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
50 meters north of the intersection of Pingyang Road and Xuefu Street, west side of the road
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 50 meters north of the intersection of Pingyang Road and Xuefu Street, west side of the road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shouyang Fragrant Tofu Cubes, Live Bullfrog, 牛鞭花.
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: 4.3
- Address: 50 meters north of the intersection of Pingyang Road and Xuefu Street, west side of the road
- Popular dishes: Shouyang Fragrant Tofu Cubes, Live Bullfrog, 牛鞭花, Softshell Turtle, Side Dish
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Dishes
Shouyang Fragrant Tofu CubesA dish made from tofu cubes seasoned with vegetables like mushrooms and green peppers, stir-fried to a savory aroma and tender texture.
Live BullfrogFresh frogs are prepared by slaughtering, skinning, and deboning, then stir-fried or braised. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chili for tender, smooth texture.
牛鞭花牛鞭花是一道以牛鞭为主要食材的菜肴,将牛鞭处理干净后切花刀,经过焯水、炖煮或爆炒等方式烹饪而成。通常搭配姜、葱、料酒等调料提升风味,口感软糯有弹性。
Softshell TurtleSoftshell turtle, with delicious meat and rich nutrition. First clean the turtle thoroughly, cut it into pieces, and marinate it with ingredients such as ginger slices and green onion segments. Then, sauté the spices in oil, add the turtle pieces, stir-fry, and add water to simmer slowly until the meat is tender and the broth is rich.
Side DishSide dishes typically refer to auxiliary dishes served alongside the main course, with primary ingredients including vegetables, soy products, and fungi. The cooking methods are mostly blanching, stir-frying, cold mixing, or steaming, to preserve the original flavor and texture of the ingredients.
CucumberAfter washing, cucumbers can be sliced or cut into strips and eaten raw or blanched before being mixed in a cold dish. They can also be combined with other ingredients such as garlic, vinegar, and sugar to make a refreshing cold appetizer.