Old Taiyuan Restaurant (Zhongzheng Tianjie Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.5
Floor 3, No. 1, Zhongzheng Tianjie, at the intersection of Bingzhou North Road and Bingzhou East Street
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 Floor 3, No. 1, Zhongzheng Tianjie, at the intersection of Bingzhou North Road and Bingzhou East Street. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mashed Potatoes with Buckwheat Noodles, Spicy Cold Noodle Chicken, Qinzhou Huang Millet and Potato 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: 晋菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Floor 3, No. 1, Zhongzheng Tianjie, at the intersection of Bingzhou North Road and Bingzhou East Street
- Popular dishes: Mashed Potatoes with Buckwheat Noodles, Spicy Cold Noodle Chicken, Qinzhou Huang Millet and Potato Strips, Hippophae Wine Soup, Flower-shaped Steamed Dumplings
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Dishes
Mashed Potatoes with Buckwheat NoodlesMashed potato mixed with buckwheat noodles is made by mashing steamed potatoes and combining them with cooked buckwheat noodles. Main ingredients are potato and buckwheat noodles. The dish has a smooth texture and simple, authentic flavor.
Spicy Cold Noodle ChickenA refreshing dish featuring grilled chicken, cold noodles, and spicy sauce, perfect for summer.
Qinzhou Huang Millet and Potato StripsQinzhou Huang Millet Potato Shreds is a dish primarily made with Qinzhou Huang millet and potatoes. After peeling and slicing the potatoes, they are either blanched or stir-fried directly, then mixed or stir-fried together with cooked Qinzhou Huang millet to blend the millet's fragrant aroma with the potato's crisp texture.
Hippophae Wine SoupA soothing soup made from fresh sea buckthorn berries and fermented glutinous rice wine, sweetened with rock sugar for a refreshing, tangy flavor.
Flower-shaped Steamed DumplingsA delicate steamed dumpling filled with pork, shrimp, and mushrooms, shaped like a flower for an elegant presentation and savory 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.
Old Taiyuan Fried Pork with SauceOld Taiyuan fried pork is a traditional Shanxi dish featuring pork tenderloin with peppers, mushrooms, and carrots. The pork is marinated, deep-fried until slightly crispy, then stir-fried with vegetables and sauce. Precise heat control ensures tender meat and rich flavor.
Old Taiyuan Copper Hot PotA traditional hot pot from Taiyuan, Shanxi, using a copper pot and ingredients like beef, mutton, tofu, and noodles, simmered slowly with a special sesame sauce.
Old Taiyuan Yellow Millet Cold CakeA traditional Shanxi sweet dish made from yellow millet, steamed and chilled to create a soft, sweet texture, often served with brown sugar syrup or osmanthus honey.
Youtian GuoluoYoutian Kao Laolao is a traditional noodle dish made primarily from buckwheat flour. After careful preparation, it features a unique shape and texture. First, buckwheat flour is mixed with water to form a dough, then rolled into thin sheets, rolled into cylindrical shapes, and finally steamed until cooked.
Tomato Buckwheat Fish NoodlesBuckwheat noodles shaped like fish, stir-fried with fresh tomatoes, with a chewy texture and a refreshing sour-sweet taste, rich in grain aroma.
Tangwang Vinegar FishA traditional dish featuring fresh carp and authentic Tangwang vinegar, steamed and finished with a tangy sauce—delicate, flavorful, and deeply rooted in heritage.