Old Place Home-style Kitchen (New Century Store)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
East No. 1, Xinyu Market, Baiyangshu Street
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 East No. 1, Xinyu Market, Baiyangshu Street. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Fried 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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: East No. 1, Xinyu Market, Baiyangshu Street
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Fried Mushrooms, Signature Lamb Skewers, Bamboo Pot Beef Stewed with Tofu
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Dishes
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Crispy Fried MushroomsDry-fried mushrooms are made primarily from fresh mushrooms. After washing and draining, they are coated with a batter or breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. No seasonings are added during preparation, preserving the natural flavor of the mushrooms.
Signature Lamb SkewersThe signature lamb skewers are made primarily from fresh lamb, cut into uniform pieces and threaded onto bamboo skewers. After marinating, they are grilled. Common marinade ingredients include cumin, chili powder, salt, and onion to enhance the flavor of the meat.
Bamboo Pot Beef Stewed with TofuA dish of beef and tofu slowly stewed in a bamboo pot, resulting in tender meat and flavorful tofu soaked in savory broth.
Seafood MǎoxiāngSea Emperor Maoxuewang is a Sichuan-style hot pot dish featuring duck blood, tripe, beef tendons, beef slices, squid, and other seafood and meats, paired with bean sprouts, rice noodles, and wood ear mushrooms, cooked in a牛油 (beef tallow) broth with various spices and then simmered in stock.
Stewed Napa CabbageLanhu cabbage is a home-style dish using napa cabbage as the main ingredient. The cabbage is cut into segments and stir-fried with minced pork or ham, then simmered with water and seasonings until the cabbage becomes tender and the sauce thickens, creating a unique 'mushy' texture.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Braised Eggplant Rice BowlBraised eggplant over rice features eggplant cubes fried or sautéed and simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and garlic, then served over steamed rice.
Grilled Japanese Tofu on Iron PlateA dish made by grilling Japanese tofu slices on an iron plate until golden and crispy, served with savory seasonings.