Lao Tai Yuan Cuisine (Zhonglou Street Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.8
20 meters northwest of the intersection of Qiaotou Street and Liuxiang South Road
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 20 meters northwest of the intersection of Qiaotou Street and Liuxiang South Road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 6-Degree Aged Vinegar Beef, Inherited Mixed Hot Pot, Traditional Sweet and Sour Meatballs.
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: 4.8
- Address: 20 meters northwest of the intersection of Qiaotou Street and Liuxiang South Road
- Popular dishes: 6-Degree Aged Vinegar Beef, Inherited Mixed Hot Pot, Traditional Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Appetizer Cold Tapioca Noodles, Signature Noodles with Sauce
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Dishes
6-Degree Aged Vinegar BeefPremium beef marinated with 6-degree aged vinegar and simmered to perfection. Tender texture with rich, tangy acidity and a subtle sweet aftertaste, showcasing the distinctive flavor of aged vinegar.
Inherited Mixed Hot PotA hearty hot pot featuring a variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, and tofu in a spicy broth, perfect for sharing.
Traditional Sweet and Sour MeatballsTraditional sweet and sour meatballs are made with pork, mixed with scallions, ginger, egg, and starch, shaped into balls, deep-fried until golden, then simmered in a sauce of sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, cooking wine, and water.
Appetizer Cold Tapioca NoodlesMade from sweet potato starch, cooked, cooled, sliced into strips, and tossed with soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and minced garlic. Refreshing and tangy, it stimulates the appetite.
Signature Noodles with SauceSignature Danlu Noodles feature hand-pulled noodles served with ingredients such as pork belly, mushrooms, wood ear fungus, and daylily flowers. After stir-frying, the ingredients are simmered in rich broth to create a thick, fragrant sauce, which is then poured over cooked noodles. The preparation emphasizes achieving the perfect thickness and aroma of the sauce.
Flame Potato with FenjiuPotatoes are fried until golden and flamed with Fenjiu liquor, then stir-fried with seasonings for a fragrant, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside dish.
Goji Berry Fermented Rice BallsGlutinous rice balls are served with sweet-sour sandthorn sauce and fermented glutinous rice wine, offering a soft and refreshing taste.
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.
Master Wang's Signature Fried MeatGuoyou Rou is a Chinese dish featuring pork as the main ingredient. Pork tenderloin slices are marinated with egg white and starch, then deep-fried until golden. It's stir-fried with onions and green peppers, then tossed in a sauce of soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and vinegar. Proper heat control ensures tender, flavorful meat.
Old Taiyuan Braised Pork NoodlesA flavorful noodle dish from Taiyuan, featuring stir-fried pork with vegetables and a savory sauce poured over hand-pulled noodles.
Old Taiyuan Intangible Cultural Heritage Sweet and Sour FishFresh grass carp is deep-fried to set its shape, then cooked in a sweet and sour sauce. The fish meat is crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a bright red color and a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, enhanced by rich sauce and fruity notes. The recipe follows traditional intangible cultural heritage techniques from Taiyuan.
Old Taiyuan Chicken NoodlesA Shanxi specialty featuring buckwheat noodles with shredded chicken, cucumber, and carrot, dressed in a savory 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.
Sour Soup Fish PaperA dish featuring thin fish slices cooked in a tangy sour broth, known for its refreshing and spicy flavor.
Golden Crown Hundred Flowers Xiao Mai with Lamb FillingMade with premium lamb, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and cilantro, the filling is hand-mixed and wrapped in thin, elastic dough. Steamed to perfection, it features a flower-like shape with distinct layers, offering a fresh, fragrant taste and tender, delicate meat texture.
Tangerine Peel Red Bean PorridgeA comforting porridge made with red beans and dried tangerine peel, offering a sweet and aromatic flavor.