Er Niu Meatball Soup (Jinguangyan Road Branch)
其他美食 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 21, Jingangyan 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 No. 21, Jingangyan Road. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Egg, Small Griddle Pancake, Alum-free fried dough sticks.
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: 其他美食
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 21, Jingangyan Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Egg, Small Griddle Pancake, Alum-free fried dough sticks, Pickled mustard greens, Beef Meatball Soup
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Dishes
Braised EggStewed eggs are a classic Chinese dish primarily made with eggs. The preparation involves boiling the eggs, peeling them, and then soaking them in a seasoned sauce made from soy sauce and spices until fully flavored. Stewed eggs have a deep color and rich, aromatic taste, making them a common delicacy at both home meals and banquets.
Small Griddle PancakeA small flatbread made by cooking a thin batter on a hot griddle, commonly served with savory dishes or condiments.
Alum-free fried dough sticksA non-alum oil stick is a traditional Chinese fried dough snack made using a配方 without alum. The main ingredients include flour, water, salt, and alkali. It is prepared by kneading the dough, letting it rest, stretching it, and then frying it in hot oil. The finished product is golden yellow and has a soft, elastic texture.
Pickled mustard greensPickled mustard stem is a salty vegetable made from the stalks of mustard greens, fermented with salt and seasonings for a unique flavor.
Beef Meatball SoupBeef meatball soup is made by mixing fresh beef mince with seasonings, shaping into balls, boiling in clear broth or water, then simmering with葱姜 and other ingredients. The soup is clear, the meatballs are chewy, and the taste is delicious.
Sweet Oil CakeSweet oil cakes are traditional Chinese pastries made from flour dough with sugar, oil, and water. The dough is divided, flattened, filled with a bit of oil and sugar, folded, then rolled into round shapes and pan-fried until golden.
Old Grandma Spicy DishA spicy Chinese home-style dish made with fermented black beans, chili, garlic, and vegetables or meat, known for its bold, aromatic flavor.
Tea EggTea eggs are a traditional Chinese snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs until fully cooked, then gently cracking the shells before simmering them together with tea, spices, and seasonings. This allows the tea's aroma to penetrate the egg, creating a unique flavor.
Spicy Kelp StripsSpicy kelp threads is a dish made primarily from kelp, seasoned with spicy and numbing seasonings. The kelp is sliced into thin strands and mixed with a specially prepared spicy sauce, resulting in an attractive bright red color.