Old City Story (Beida Street Branch)
晋菜 · ⭐ 4.5
200 meters west of the intersection of Beida Street and Jiefang Road, north side of the 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 200 meters west of the intersection of Beida Street and Jiefang Road, north side of the road. It is a 晋菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Great Khan Grilled Lamb Ribs, Xiangxi Bandit Meat, Top Scholar Chicken.
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: 4.5
- Address: 200 meters west of the intersection of Beida Street and Jiefang Road, north side of the road
- Popular dishes: Great Khan Grilled Lamb Ribs, Xiangxi Bandit Meat, Top Scholar Chicken, Old Taiyuan Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Baked Oatmeal Gourd-shaped Dumplings
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Dishes
Great Khan Grilled Lamb RibsGrand Khan Roast Lamb Ribs is a grilled dish featuring lamb ribs marinated and cooked on a grill. Seasoned with onions, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, the high-heat roasting creates a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Xiangxi Bandit MeatXiangxi bandit meat is a dish made primarily with pork belly. After blanching to remove odor, it's stir-fried with chili, garlic, and ginger, then simmered with soy sauce and sugar until flavorful. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and rich taste.
Top Scholar ChickenZhuangyuan Chicken is a dish made from a whole chicken with ingredients like mushrooms, ham, and bamboo shoots, steamed to preserve its original flavor.
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.
Baked Oatmeal Gourd-shaped DumplingsBaked oatmeal dumplings shaped like gourds, made from rolled dough and served with savory sauce or vegetables.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Golden Dumpling ShrimpGolden Pocket Shrimp features fresh large shrimp, deveined and留尾, marinated, coated in starch, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Shaped like ingot, it's crunchy outside and tender inside, served with special sauce or salted pepper for rich flavor.
Sizzling Pork RibsFresh pork ribs marinated and grilled on a hot iron plate, served with vegetables for a savory and aromatic dish.
Fish-Flavored EggplantA classic Sichuan dish featuring deep-fried eggplant stir-fried in a tangy, sweet and spicy fish-flavored sauce made with vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and chili.
Spicy Fish with Ma Ge and La MeiA spicy Sichuan-style fish dish made with fresh fish, Sichuan peppercorns, chili, and fermented bean paste, delivering a bold, numbingly hot flavor.
Black Pig Wind-Sand ElbowA dish featuring premium black pork elbow, marinated and slowly stewed until tender, then roasted using wind-sand technique for a crispy exterior and juicy interior.