Shu Chen Restaurant (Jiao Chang Alley Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
50 meters south of Development Building, Jiaochang Alley
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 south of Development Building, Jiaochang Alley. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Double Pepper Chicken Noodles, Spicy Beef and Ox Tripe Slices, Xiao Kai Wei.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: 50 meters south of Development Building, Jiaochang Alley
- Popular dishes: Double Pepper Chicken Noodles, Spicy Beef and Ox Tripe Slices, Xiao Kai Wei, Spicy Stir-Fried Shrimp, Black Fungus and Yam Stir-Fried with Okra
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Dishes
Double Pepper Chicken NoodlesDouble Pepper Chicken Noodles features chicken and green/red peppers. Chicken is diced, stir-fried with peppers, seasoned, then mixed with cooked noodles. Balanced ingredients and precise heat create tender chicken and crisp peppers.
Spicy Beef and Ox Tripe Slices夫妻肺片 is a traditional Sichuan dish made primarily from beef lungs and beef tongue, seasoned with chili oil, Sichuan pepper powder, and other spices. The ingredients are first braised, then sliced and mixed with the seasonings, finally garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Xiao Kai WeiXiao Kai Wei is a dish primarily made with pork, typically using pork tenderloin or lean meat sliced, marinated, then stir-fried with vegetables like green peppers and onions. First, the meat is marinated, then sautéed with garlic in hot oil, followed by adding the vegetables and seasoning to finish.
Spicy Stir-Fried ShrimpSpicy stir-fried shrimp in a dry pot is made with fresh large shrimp as the main ingredient, combined with辅料 such as onion, green pepper, red pepper, garlic, ginger, and dried chili peppers. It is cooked using high-heat quick stir-frying. The shrimp are deveined and blanched before being stir-fried together with seasonings, then heated in a dry pot to fully blend the flavors.
Black Fungus and Yam Stir-Fried with OkraSliced black fungus, yam, and okra are quickly stir-fried, offering a crisp and tender texture with a fresh, light taste. Main ingredients include black fungus, yam, and okra, prepared using quick high-heat stir-frying.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Sichuan Boiled BeefSichuan-style boiled beef is a dish made primarily with beef, paired with vegetables such as bean sprouts and cabbage, prepared by high-heat stir-frying followed by boiling. Thinly sliced beef is first stir-fried at high heat to lock in its juices, then simmered with broth and vegetables until tender, preserving the beef's fresh and tender texture.
Water RadishA light dish made from water radish, typically boiled or dressed with vinegar and salt, known for its crisp texture and refreshing taste.
沸腾水煮黑鱼沸腾水煮黑鱼以黑鱼为主料,配以豆芽、白菜等蔬菜,用沸水煮熟后淋上热油和辣椒、花椒等调料,形成麻辣鲜香的风味。
Egg Fried RiceA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying eggs and rice with scallions, seasoned simply with salt for a savory, satisfying flavor.
Sauce-Flavored Frog LegsSauce-flavored frog legs are stir-fried with fermented broad bean paste, garlic, ginger, and scallions. The frog legs are blanched to remove odor, then cooked with seasonings to absorb the rich sauce flavor.
Pan-Fried ShrimpA dish of fresh shrimp pan-fried in a hot iron skillet, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce for a savory, aromatic flavor.
Chicken Noodle SaladChicken丝凉面 is a cold noodle dish made primarily with noodles and chicken breast, supplemented by various vegetables and seasonings. The chicken breast is shredded into strands, mixed with boiled noodles that have been rinsed under cold water, then combined with a sauce and garnished with cucumber ribbons and carrot ribbons. Mix thoroughly to serve.