Shanxi
A tiny shop with rustic decor run by a friendly couple, the noodles here – al dente and delicious – come in clear broth (清汤, qīng tāng) or with pumpkin …
Must-see restaurants in Shanxi
Shanxi
Behind the grey walls of this period-style low-rise is a famous establishment founded in the Qing dynasty. The ground floor sells cold braised snacks…
Datong
Before hitting the hills, come here for the ultimate protein breakfast: lamb offal! Most locals order the offal with potato-flour noodles (粉羊杂, fěn yángzá…
Pingyao
This two-storey restaurant lets you sample all kinds of Pingyao and Shanxi treats without stuffing yourself. The bilingual menu offers meal sets featuring…
Datong
Forgive the chain-store decor and endure the long queues (always a good sign) and you'll soon be in noodle heaven at this popular local chain. Steaming…
Datong
Exquisite and delectable shāomai (steamed dim-sum dumplings) are the star of the show at this fancy, period-style restaurant in the heart of the old town…
Shanxi
This humble place makes delicious country dishes (农家菜, nóngjiā cài). The stir-fried (homegrown) spinach (清炒菠菜, qīngchǎo bōcài) has bite and a lingering…
Shanxi
The standard mutton soup (羊肉汤, yángròu tāng) or offal soup (羊杂汤, yángzá tāng) at this popular chain comprises mutton or offal in broth with noodles. You…
Shanxi
With a cake shop on the ground floor, head up to the bustling 2nd floor of this restaurant for Shanxi’s famous vinegar/noodle combo. If you're bewildered…
Datong
This fantastic, bright and cheery spot alongside the Hóngqí Hotel and a short hop from the train station can look a little intimidating with its big round…
Shanxi
Behind the imposing grey exterior is a refined restaurant serving quality northern Chinese cuisine. There's everything from hotpot to homemade tofu and,…
Shanxi
Head to this long, long street lined with all manner of restaurants and outdoor shāokǎo (barbecue) places. You can get noodles, of course, but also hotpot…
Pingyao
This eclectic and fun cafe-bar attracts both locals and foreigners with its daily food and drink specials. It does decent, if pricey, pizzas (from ¥65),…
Pingyao
With wooden furnishings and helpful staff, this huge restaurant spanning three dining spaces in a courtyard house has a loud and jolly vibe. The iPad…
Pingyao
Traveller-friendly, but no worse for that, this popular and welcoming little restaurant has a simple and tasty menu (in English) of Shanxi dishes. Try the…
Datong
A large, formal restaurant with attentive service and surprisingly affordable prices. The thick bilingual picture menu covers a huge array of Shanxi and…
Datong
Datong is famous for rabbit heads (兔头, tùtóu) and locals will tell you that Pán Láilái serves the best ones (at a costly ¥11 each). The fist-sized…
Shanxi
The picture menu of this modern restaurant contains a hundred selections, some in smallish servings. If there are two of you, you can have the buckwheat…
