Yunqian Xiaoyuan
晋菜 · ⭐ 3.9
100 meters southwest of Kaifa Village Bridge, Mengshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area (Yunqian Courtyard)
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 100 meters southwest of Kaifa Village Bridge, Mengshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area (Yunqian Courtyard). It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Small Clay Pot Stewed Tofu, Curved Pepper and Pork Belly Stir-fry, Curved Pork Belly.
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: 3.9
- Address: 100 meters southwest of Kaifa Village Bridge, Mengshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area (Yunqian Courtyard)
- Popular dishes: Small Clay Pot Stewed Tofu, Curved Pepper and Pork Belly Stir-fry, Curved Pork Belly, Oil Cake, Thai Chili Pork Filling Flatbread
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Dishes
Small Clay Pot Stewed TofuSmall clay pot stewed tofu is made primarily with soft tofu and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and garlic, slowly simmered over low heat. The broth is rich and flavorful, with tender tofu that melts in the mouth, offering a comforting homestyle taste.
Curved Pepper and Pork Belly Stir-fryPork belly stir-fried with curved peppers, creating a savory and spicy dish.
Curved Pork BellyA dish featuring pork belly shaped into a curve, marinated and then deep-fried before being braised in a savory sauce, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior.
Oil CakeOil cake is a traditional snack made from glutinous rice flour, mixed with water and sugar into a paste, then steamed or fried. The dough is shaped into small cakes and deep-fried until golden and crispy, or simply steamed.
Thai Chili Pork Filling FlatbreadA savory flatbread stuffed with spiced pork and Thai chili, offering a bold, aromatic flavor.
Blood SausageSausage is a traditional dish made primarily from pig intestines, which are cleaned, filled with seasonings and glutinous rice, then boiled. The preparation process involves repeatedly washing the pig intestines until no odor remains, stuffing them with a filling made from glutinous rice, pork belly, mushrooms, and other ingredients, tying both ends tightly, placing them in a pot with seasonings, boiling until cooked through, and finally slicing to serve.
Stir-fried SausageA Chinese dish made by stir-frying stuffed sausage with onions and peppers, known for its savory and slightly spicy flavor.
Stir-fried Pork IntestinesStir-fried pork intestines is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork intestines. After cleaning and cutting into segments, it is quickly stir-fried with辅料 such as chili peppers, ginger, and garlic. During preparation, seasonings like soy sauce and cooking wine are typically added to enhance flavor and achieve a crisp texture.
Sweet and Sour MeatballsSweet and sour meatballs is a dish primarily made with pork meatballs. The preparation involves frying the pork meatballs until golden and crispy, then cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, finally pouring the sauce over the meatballs.
Mutton Soup NoodlesMutton soup noodles are made by simmering mutton and bones to create a rich broth, then adding cooked noodles. Key ingredients include mutton, bones, flour, and seasonings like ginger, scallions, and cilantro.
Meat PlatterMeat platter features various meats like pork, beef, chicken, and lamb, marinated, sliced or cubed, then cooked by pan-frying, grilling, or steaming, neatly arranged for sharing.
Cloud Dry Small RamenA Chinese dish featuring hand-pulled noodles with dried vegetables, lean meat, and a savory sauce. The noodles are chewy and the broth richly flavorful.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.