Xue Shan Jin Xiang Lou (Food Street Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 8 Shipin Street (behind the Twelve Zodiacs)
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. 8 Shipin Street (behind the Twelve Zodiacs). It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Elizabeth Ice Cream, Taiyuan Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Taiyuan 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: 晋菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 8 Shipin Street (behind the Twelve Zodiacs)
- Popular dishes: Elizabeth Ice Cream, Taiyuan Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Taiyuan Fried Pork with Vegetables, Hawthorn Ice Cream, Squirrel Fish
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Dishes
Elizabeth Ice CreamElizabeth Ice Cream is a creamy dessert made from fresh cream, milk, and sugar, often enhanced with fruits or chocolate for added flavor.
Taiyuan Sweet and Sour MeatballsA traditional Shanxi dish made of seasoned pork meatballs fried and glazed in a sweet and sour sauce, known for its glossy finish and balanced flavor.
Taiyuan Fried Pork with VegetablesA traditional Shanxi dish featuring pork tenderloin stir-fried with vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots, known for its tender texture and savory flavor.
Hawthorn Ice CreamHawthorn ice cream is primarily made from fresh hawthorn berries. After removing the seeds and cooking them into hawthorn sauce, it is mixed with cream and milk, then sweetened with an appropriate amount of sugar. After thorough mixing, it is frozen to solidify. The finished product has a red or pink color, with a smooth and delicate texture, offering the natural tartness of hawthorn and a rich dairy aroma.
Squirrel FishSquirrel Fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The mandarin fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Finally, a rich sauce made by stir-frying tomato paste, sugar, and vinegar is poured over it, creating a vibrant color and a squirrel-like appearance.
Sea Buckthorn Ice CreamSea Buckthorn Ice Cream is a dessert primarily made from fresh or frozen sea buckthorn berries. Key ingredients include sea buckthorn pulp or juice, fresh cream, milk, and sugar. During preparation, the berries are processed into a puree or juiced, then strained to remove seeds and coarse fibers, resulting in a smooth fruit base. This base is mixed with milk, fresh cream, and sugar until well combined. The mixture is then churned in an ice cream maker or frozen using a traditional method, with periodic stirring to prevent large ice crystals from forming, ultimately yielding a smooth, brightly colored ice cream.
Sea Buckthorn and Pear DelightSandy haw and pear drink or dessert made by boiling peeled and chopped pears with sandy haw fruits, adding rock sugar to taste, until pears are soft and the broth thickens. The mixture can be filtered and cooled for serving.
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.
Mutton and Buckwheat NoodlesMutton and莜面栲栳栳 is a steamed noodle dish made by wrapping mutton filling in thin莜面 sheets, then rolling them into tubes. Main ingredients include莜面, mutton, onion, and seasonings. The dough is prepared, rolled thin, filled, shaped into cylinders, and steamed.
Chen Vinegar Ice CreamChen Vinegar Ice Cream is made with cream, milk, and aged vinegar, offering a smooth texture and refreshing sour-sweet flavor.
Fresh Milk Ice CreamFresh milk ice cream is primarily made from fresh milk, cream, and sugar, and is produced through a stirring and freezing process. After mixing fresh milk with cream and adding an appropriate amount of sugar, the mixture is stirred evenly, poured into containers, and slowly frozen at low temperatures while being regularly stirred to prevent ice crystal formation, resulting in a smooth and delicate ice cream product.