Shanxi Yellow River Hotel & Restaurant · Huanghe Noodles
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.3
2nd Floor, Huanghe Jingdu Hotel, No. 19, Pingyang 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 2nd Floor, Huanghe Jingdu Hotel, No. 19, Pingyang Road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Scissors Noodles, 山西铜火锅, Signature Scissors 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: 晋菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: 2nd Floor, Huanghe Jingdu Hotel, No. 19, Pingyang Road
- Popular dishes: Scissors Noodles, 山西铜火锅, Signature Scissors Noodles, Osmanthus Pea Cake, Hedong Crispy Chicken
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Dishes
Scissors NoodlesA traditional hand-cut noodle dish made by snipping dough directly into boiling water, resulting in a chewy texture and rustic appeal.
山西铜火锅山西铜火锅是一种以铜制火锅为器具的传统菜肴,主要食材包括羊肉、牛肉、猪肉、豆腐、白菜、土豆、粉条等。将食材切片或切块后放入铜锅中,加入清水或高汤煮熟食用,通常搭配芝麻酱、腐乳、蒜泥等蘸料。
Signature Scissors NoodlesA classic Chinese noodle dish featuring hand-cut wide noodles served with a savory meat or vegetable sauce, known for its unique texture and rich flavor.
Osmanthus Pea CakeA traditional Chinese dessert made from mashed peas, sugar, and osmanthus honey, steamed to a smooth and fragrant texture.
Hedong Crispy ChickenHedong Crispy Chicken features tender chicken marinated and deep-fried to golden perfection, offering a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Steamed Sea Bass with Oil PouringA Cantonese dish featuring steamed sea bass topped with hot oil and seasoning, highlighting the fish's natural freshness and delicate flavor.
Stir-fried Pumpkin ShootsA cold dish made by quickly mixing fresh pumpkin shoots with garlic, chili oil, and other seasonings for a crisp and refreshing taste.
Old Taiyuan Sweet and Sour MeatballsOld Taiyuan sweet and sour meatballs are made from pork, seasoned and shaped into balls, fried until golden, then coated in a sauce of sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and starch.
Crispy Wind GourdCrispy Wind Gourd is a deep-fried dish primarily made from gourd. Fresh gourd is peeled, cut into pieces, coated in a batter made from flour, starch, and seasonings, then deep-fried until the exterior is golden and crispy. The dish features a crunchy outer layer and a tender interior with the light fragrance of gourd. It is typically served with pepper salt or a sweet and sour sauce.
Soft DoughnutA traditional Chinese snack made from flour, sugar, oil, and salt, shaped into twisted dough and deep-fried until soft and sweet.
Yuncheng Spicy Tofu SkewersTofu cubes skewered and grilled with a spicy sauce, a signature snack from Yuncheng, Shanxi.
Sizzling Noodles with Cold Tapioca JellyIron plate moflower cold tofu is a dish made with cold tofu and fried dough flowers. Cold tofu, typically made from mung bean or pea starch, is cut into small pieces and heated on a hot iron plate with the dough flowers until slightly crispy and well blended. Seasoning sauces like garlic paste, chili oil, and soy sauce may be added during preparation.
Beef Wrapped in Tin FoilA traditional Chinese dish where beef slices are wrapped in tin foil with seasonings and grilled, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Spicy sauce stuffed flatbreadMofan is a dish featuring flatbread (mofan) stuffed with stir-fried chili sauce. Main ingredients include mofan made from flour and chili, garlic, scallions, and other seasonings. The mofan is split open and filled with chili, often served with fresh lettuce or cucumber slices.
Fried Dough Flowers with Cold NoodlesA stir-fry dish made with fried dough flowers and cold noodles, seasoned with garlic, chili, and savory sauce for a crispy and spicy flavor.