Zhao Lao Qi's Knife-Sliced Noodles (Tianxi Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.7
Ground-floor commercial space, Tianxi City, Xiaodongliu, Wenxing Road
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 commercial space, Tianxi City, Xiaodongliu, Wenxing Road. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dumpling, Kyoto Fried Noodles, Chopped Chili Pork 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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: Ground-floor commercial space, Tianxi City, Xiaodongliu, Wenxing Road
- Popular dishes: Dumpling, Kyoto Fried Noodles, Chopped Chili Pork Noodles, Tang Wang Oil-Poured Noodles, Datong Tofu Skin
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Dishes
DumplingDumplings are a traditional dish primarily made with meat. The process involves mixing minced meat with an appropriate amount of starch and seasonings, then hand-rolling it into small round balls before cooking. The preparation is simple, resulting in a tender texture and rich nutritional value.
Kyoto Fried NoodlesA fusion dish blending Beijing-style sauce with Japanese presentation, featuring hand-pulled noodles tossed in a savory pork and soy-based sauce, topped with fresh vegetables.
Chopped Chili Pork NoodlesA spicy stir-fried pork dish with chopped chili and vegetables, served over noodles for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Tang Wang Oil-Poured NoodlesA traditional Chinese noodle dish made with hand-pulled noodles, topped with chili oil, garlic, and scallions for a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Datong Tofu SkinDatong tofu skin is a traditional bean product from Datong, Shanxi, made by pressing tofu and then braising and sun-drying it for a firm, savory texture.
Old Taiyuan Noodle with SauceOld Taiyuan Danlu Noodles are made with Taiyuan noodles as the main ingredient, combined with a rich sauce prepared from pork, eggs, yellow flowers (daylilies), wood ear mushrooms, and other ingredients. After boiling, the noodles are topped with the flavorful sauce, presenting a vibrant array of colors and layers.
老汤酱大骨老汤酱大骨以猪大骨为主要食材,经过长时间炖煮,使骨头中的胶质充分释放。通常使用老母鸡、猪骨等熬制高汤作为底汤,加入酱油、八角、桂皮、香叶等香料进行调味,再将大骨放入酱汁中慢火焖煮至软烂入味。
Tomato and Egg NoodlesTomato and egg noodles is a home-style noodle dish made primarily from tomatoes, eggs, and noodles. The preparation is simple: first, cut the tomatoes into pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Next, stir-fry the tomatoes and add an appropriate amount of water to boil. Then, cook the noodles until they are about 70-80% done, pour in the egg mixture, and finally add seasonings.
Bone Broth Noodles with Meat SauceBone broth noodle soup is made with a rich broth from pork or beef bones, topped with a stir-fried mixture of minced meat and vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and green beans. Cooked noodles are added to the broth, then garnished with scallions and cilantro. The key lies in slow-cooking the broth and seasoning the topping properly.
EggEggs are a common ingredient that can be cooked alone or combined with other ingredients. Basic preparation methods include boiling, frying, pan-frying, and steaming, which preserve the natural flavor and nutritional richness of eggs.