Cuisine here is based on flour and the generous use of vinegar; Shanxi's famous vinegar is mild with a tinge of sweetness. With over 2,500 years of development, Shanxi people love their vinegar. Local flour based creations range from pastries to noodles and come in a variety of shapes. Cat's ear noodles are served with a tomato and egg sauce or a meat sauce, but don't worry, no cats will be harmed in the making of this dish. It's a popular fill-me-up and can be found on most menus for about RMB 5 a bowl. Try the fried cake, a Chinese version donut, fatty but very delicious. Another local delicacy is youmian tuntun, a kind of wonton where the shell is made of oat and filled with vegetables.
Yungang Restaurants:
Hongqi Restaurant
Specializes in Sichuan, Shandong, Cantonese and Shanghai dishes.
Address: 11 Zhanqian Jie, Railway Station Square
Lao Datong Restaurant
Specialize in hot pot, Cantonese, Sichuan, Hunan and Shandong cuisines.
Address: No. 3 Bus Station, Zhenhua Bei Jie |