Manling Porridge Shop (Taiyuan Poly Century Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
90 meters southwest of the intersection of Xixian Street and Xizhonghuan Road
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 90 meters southwest of the intersection of Xixian Street and Xizhonghuan Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Pork Belly with Green Beans Noodles, Eight Treasure Prosperity Laba Porridge, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Porridge.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: 90 meters southwest of the intersection of Xixian Street and Xizhonghuan Road
- Popular dishes: Braised Pork Belly with Green Beans Noodles, Eight Treasure Prosperity Laba Porridge, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Porridge, Handmade Pork Buns, Handmade Old-Dough Pork Buns
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Dishes
Braised Pork Belly with Green Beans NoodlesFive-layer pork and green beans stewed noodles is a Chinese dish featuring pork belly, green beans, and noodles. Pork is stir-fried with beans, seasoned, then noodles are added and simmered until tender, absorbing the rich flavors.
Eight Treasure Prosperity Laba PorridgeBaba Gu Fu Laba Porridge is a traditional Chinese rice porridge made with eight ingredients: glutinous rice, red beans, mung beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, longan, red dates, and coix seed. All ingredients are washed, soaked, then slowly simmered until soft and thick.
Bamboo Shoot and Pork PorridgeMountain yam and lean pork porridge made with peeled and sliced mountain yam and minced lean pork. Cook rice into porridge, add yam and pork, then simmer until tender. Season and serve.
Handmade Pork BunsHandmade small meat buns with a thin dough made from flour, filled with seasoned pork and scallions, crafted by hand and steamed until tender. The skin is thin, the filling generous, and the texture soft with succulent meat.
Handmade Old-Dough Pork BunsHandmade old-dough small meat buns filled with pork and seasoned with scallions and ginger, steamed to perfection. The dough is fermented for a long time for a soft texture, and the filling is juicy and flavorful.
Manling Steamed DumplingsManling Steamed Dumplings are made with high-quality flour for the wrappers, and the filling is carefully prepared using fresh meat and vegetables. Steam cooking preserves the natural flavors of the ingredients. The wrappers are thin yet resilient, and the filling is deliciously juicy.
Vegetable Rice PorridgeVegetable rice porridge is a dish made primarily from fresh vegetables and rice. The preparation is simple: first cook the rice into porridge, then add chopped vegetables and simmer until the vegetables soften. This porridge has a fresh color and a delicate texture.
Butterfly Shrimp Seafood CongeeButterfly shrimp seafood rice porridge features fresh shrimp and various seafood, shaped like butterflies for an elegant appearance. Cooked with rice until thick and fragrant.
Red Bean and Date ZongziZi dou mi zao zong is a traditional Dragon Boat Festival food made from glutinous rice, filled with red beans and honey dates. The rice is soaked, mixed with red beans, then wrapped around pitted dates using bamboo leaves in triangular or square shapes, and steamed until fully cooked.
Vegetable and Lean Pork PorridgeGreen vegetable and lean pork congee is a home-style porridge made primarily with rice, combined with lean pork and green vegetables. First, rice is cooked into porridge, then finely chopped lean pork and green vegetables are added and simmered until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables soften. The porridge has a smooth texture and provides balanced nutrition.
Leek and Egg PancakeScallion egg pie is a home-style snack made primarily with fresh scallions and eggs. To prepare, finely chop the scallions and mix them with beaten eggs, then add seasonings and stir well to form the filling. Roll out the dough thinly, wrap it around the filling, and pan-fry until both sides are golden brown. The crust becomes crispy while the filling remains fragrant and savory.
Sweet Corn PorridgeSweet corn porridge is made with fresh corn kernels and water, simmered until the natural sweetness is released. The result is a thick, smooth, and delicate texture. Corn is crushed or fully cooked to blend nutrients into the porridge.
Shiitake and Pork Rice PorridgeRice porridge with dried mushrooms and lean pork is based on rice, with sliced mushrooms and lean pork added. After slow cooking, the rice becomes soft and the ingredients blend together to form a thick, rich porridge.
Black Pepper Beef PieBlack pepper beef pie is made with tender beef as the main ingredient, marinated with black pepper and other seasonings, then wrapped in dough and baked. The crust is golden and crispy, while the filling offers juicy, tender meat. The spicy kick of black pepper perfectly complements the rich aroma of the beef.