Gutaoju Noodle Shop
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.6
Ground Floor, Xinwen Na Commercial Building, Intersection of Taoyuan North Road and Shuixiguan Street
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 Ground Floor, Xinwen Na Commercial Building, Intersection of Taoyuan North Road and Shuixiguan Street. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cold Tapioca Noodles, Pingyao Wantu, Spicy Pig Ear Strips.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Ground Floor, Xinwen Na Commercial Building, Intersection of Taoyuan North Road and Shuixiguan Street
- Popular dishes: Cold Tapioca Noodles, Pingyao Wantu, Spicy Pig Ear Strips, Cooked Meat, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin
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Dishes
Cold Tapioca NoodlesCold jelly is a starch-based dish, commonly made from mung bean, pea, or sweet potato starch. Mixed with water and boiled, it solidifies into transparent or semi-transparent blocks when cooled, then cut into strips or cubes and mixed with seasonings.
Pingyao WantuPingyao Wantu is a traditional Shanxi snack made from buckwheat flour steamed into a bowl-shaped cold noodle, served with vinegar, garlic sauce, and chili oil for a tangy and spicy flavor.
Spicy Pig Ear StripsA cold dish made primarily from pig's ears, sliced thin after boiling and mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and seasonings like soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil.
Cooked MeatCooked meat is a traditional Chinese dish made by simmering seasoned pork, beef, or mutton until tender, often served cold or at room temperature.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Tomato and Egg Stir-fried with Hand-Pressed NoodlesA classic home-style dish made with fresh tomatoes, eggs, and hand-pressed noodles, stir-fried to perfection for a balanced and comforting meal.
Pan-fried Pork with Buckwheat NoodlesA traditional Shanxi dish featuring pan-fried pork and buckwheat noodles, simmered with vegetables for a rich, savory flavor.
Sour Cabbage and Pork Noodle SoupSour cabbage and pork noodle soup features noodles with pickled cabbage and sliced lean pork. The pork is marinated, stir-fried, then combined with cabbage to make the broth, finally mixed with cooked noodles.
Sour Stir-fried Shredded Cabbage Rice BowlShredded cabbage stir-fried quickly with vinegar, garlic, and chili, served over steamed rice for a tangy and satisfying meal.
Leek and Small River ShrimpScallion and small river shrimp dish made with fresh scallions and river shrimp. Clean and dry shrimp, cut scallions into segments. Heat oil in pan, sauté garlic, add shrimp until colored, then quickly stir-fry with scallions and season.