Zui Ai Mama Cai · Authentic Taiyuan Cuisine (Xudong Direct Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.6
Southwest Corner of Intersection of Xuefu East Street and Xu East 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 Southwest Corner of Intersection of Xuefu East Street and Xu East Road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five Blessings Dipping Sauce Buckwheat Noodles, Scallion Yellow River Carp, Potato丝 and Millet Stir-fried with Eggs.
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: 4.6
- Address: Southwest Corner of Intersection of Xuefu East Street and Xu East Road
- Popular dishes: Five Blessings Dipping Sauce Buckwheat Noodles, Scallion Yellow River Carp, Potato丝 and Millet Stir-fried with Eggs, Shanxi Fried Pork with Sauce, Sichuan-style Spicy Blood Sausage Hot Pot
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Dishes
Five Blessings Dipping Sauce Buckwheat NoodlesA refreshing cold buckwheat noodle dish with five vegetables and a savory dipping sauce.
Scallion Yellow River CarpFresh Yellow River carp is braised with scallions, resulting in tender fish meat and a rich, fragrant broth.
Potato丝 and Millet Stir-fried with EggsA savory dish made by stir-frying shredded potatoes, millet, and eggs together for a balanced flavor and texture.
Shanxi Fried Pork with SauceShanxi Guoyou Rou is a traditional famous dish, primarily made with pork tenderloin, supplemented by vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms and garlic shoots. The preparation involves slicing the tenderloin, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden brown, followed by stir-frying with the accompanying vegetables and thickening the sauce to finish.
Sichuan-style Spicy Blood Sausage Hot PotA classic Sichuan dish featuring duck blood, beef tripe, and vegetables in a spicy broth made with chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and fermented bean paste.
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.
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 Copper Pot Family FeastA hearty stew featuring pork, beef, lamb, tofu, vermicelli, and cabbage, slow-cooked in a copper pot for rich flavor and warmth.
Old Taiyuan Crispy ChickenOld Taiyuan Crispy Chicken features chicken marinated and coated in a special batter, then deep-fried to golden crispiness. Main ingredients include chicken thighs or wings, seasoned with scallions, ginger, cooking wine, and soy sauce.
Old-Style Fried Pork with VegetablesA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pork slices stir-fried with vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms, known for its savory flavor and golden color.