Old Taiyuan Dumpling House (Jinyang Street Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.1
Jinyang Building, 1st Floor, No. 28 Jinyang Street (1st Floor of Hanting Hotel)
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 Jinyang Building, 1st Floor, No. 28 Jinyang Street (1st Floor of Hanting Hotel). It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Traditional Fried Pork with Vegetables, Potato Slice Rolled Dumplings, Stir-Fried Button Mushrooms.
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: 4.1
- Address: Jinyang Building, 1st Floor, No. 28 Jinyang Street (1st Floor of Hanting Hotel)
- Popular dishes: Traditional Fried Pork with Vegetables, Potato Slice Rolled Dumplings, Stir-Fried Button Mushrooms, Qinzhou Huang Millet and Potato Strips, Stir-Fried Cauliflower
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Dishes
Traditional Fried Pork with VegetablesTraditional fried pork slices are a Chinese dish made with pork tenderloin and vegetables like green peppers and carrots. The pork is marinated in egg white and starch, then deep-fried until golden, stir-fried with葱姜蒜, seasoned, and thickened with a cornstarch slurry.
Potato Slice Rolled DumplingsPotato slice kao lao lao is a noodle dish primarily made with potatoes. Thin potato slices are mixed with flour to form dough, rolled into thin sheets, and steamed in a cylindrical shape. It can be served with sauces or stir-fried toppings, offering a soft, chewy texture with distinct layers.
Stir-Fried Button MushroomsA quick stir-fry dish made with fresh button mushrooms, garlic, and green peppers, known for its tender texture and savory flavor.
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.
Stir-Fried CauliflowerStir-fried cauliflower is a home-style dish using cauliflower as the main ingredient. Break cauliflower into small florets, blanch in boiling water, then drain. Heat oil in a wok, sauté garlic, add cauliflower, season with salt and a pinch of chicken essence, stir quickly and serve.
Pork and Lotus Root DumplingsPork and lotus root dumplings are made by mixing minced pork with chopped lotus root, seasoning, and wrapping in dough. They are boiled until tender, offering a savory and crisp texture.
Mutton Steamed DumplingsMutton shumai is made with mutton as the main ingredient, combined with onions, ginger, and scallions for filling, wrapped in thin dough and steamed. The outer skin is soft while the inner filling is fragrant and flavorful.
Lamb and Carrot DumplingsMutton and carrot dumplings are made with mutton and carrots as the main ingredients, combined with traditional dumpling wrappers. The mutton is tender and juicy, while the carrots add a hint of sweetness, creating a perfect blend of flavors and a rich, satisfying texture.
Old Taiyuan Jun'er MeatOld Taiyuan Jun'er Meat is made from selected pork, marinated and slowly stewed until tender and melt-in-the-mouth. Main seasonings include soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon bark, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Old Chenzhou Vinegar Stewed Young ChickenYoung chicken stewed slowly with aged vinegar, resulting in a rich red broth and strong sour aroma. Main ingredients are young chicken and old fermented vinegar, cooked over low heat for extended time to allow deep flavor absorption and tender texture with a sweet-sour taste.
Yuncheng Cold Noodles Stir-Fried with FlatbreadA Shanxi specialty dish featuring cold noodles stir-fried with flatbread, seasoned with garlic, chili oil, and soy sauce for a spicy, savory flavor.
Sauce Meat DumplingsSauce meat dumplings are made by wrapping seasoned pork filling in dough wrappers and boiling them. The rich, savory flavor comes from a blend of soy sauce and sweet bean sauce.
Lucky Stir-Fried Buckwheat NoodlesFeng Sheng Shui Qi Lao You Mian is a dish primarily made with youtian noodles. After boiling the noodles, they are drained and mixed with a prepared sauce or broth, typically served with vegetables, meats, and other ingredients. The process involves first cooking the youtian noodles, then combining them with seasonings, and finally adding garnishes such as green onions and cilantro to enhance the flavor.
Fresh Meat Three-Fill DumplingsFresh meat three-filling dumplings made with pork, shrimp, and chives, hand-folded and boiled to perfection.