Shi Tou Restaurant (Xin Lan Road Store)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 17, Xinlan Road, Kaixuan Residential Community
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 No. 17, Xinlan Road, Kaixuan Residential Community. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Preserving Pumpkin, Original Flavor Mixed Soup with Da Gu, Potato Slice Rolled Dumplings.
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: No. 17, Xinlan Road, Kaixuan Residential Community
- Popular dishes: Health-Preserving Pumpkin, Original Flavor Mixed Soup with Da Gu, Potato Slice Rolled Dumplings, Maoxuewang, Scallion Pancake
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Dishes
Health-Preserving PumpkinA nutritious dish made from pumpkin, red dates, and goji berries, steamed to perfection for a sweet and healthy meal.
Original Flavor Mixed Soup with Da GuA dish featuring fresh Da Gu root vegetables simmered in clear broth and lightly seasoned, highlighting the natural flavor of the ingredients.
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.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Scallion PancakeScallion pancake is a traditional Chinese flatbread made primarily from flour, mixed with chopped scallions, salt, and water to form a dough. The dough is rolled into thin pancakes and cooked on a flat pan until golden and crispy. To prepare it, divide the dough into portions, flatten each piece, sprinkle with finely chopped scallions and适量 salt, roll up, then flatten again before cooking on both sides in a pan until golden and crisp.
Spicy Chicken StripsSpicy shredded chicken is a cold dish made with chicken breast. The cooked chicken is shredded and mixed with chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, green onions, and ginger. Cucumber or carrot strips are often added for texture and color.