Mr chai Noodle

Many restaurants in Datong are closed in the afternoon. This is something that tourists who travel to Datong must prepare in advance. We originally wanted to go to another shaved noodle restaurant at noon, but when we went there, there were already a lot of people queuing up, and the store also said that there was no need to queue up anymore, because they would rest after serving the current group of guests, so we searched for various shaved noodle restaurants that were not closed in the afternoon, and found this one, which had a good rating, so we drove 🚗 straight here. 🍜 Dishes: Although it was past the lunch rush hour, this restaurant was still crowded. A few of us waited for a while and finally got a vacant seat. Fortunately, we had ordered the meal while waiting, and the dishes were served soon after we sat down. 4 people ordered 3 bowls of traditional pork noodles 🍜, with added old tofu, eggs 🥚, signature small roasted pork and tiger skin peppers as side dishes, and also ordered 1 serving of mutton offal and 1 large serving of cold dishes. The shaved noodles are very wide and solid, and paired with soup and side dishes🥬, you won't feel greasy; the mutton offal is very substantial, accompanied by hot oil, it is very satisfying to chew, and both the noodles and mutton offal are more oily, so you still have to order a cold dish and a drink🥤 to neutralize it. 🍃Environment & Service: The store is not small, but because there are too many customers, it seems crowded. The waiters in the store💁 are very busy, but although there are many people, they are not panicked and very patient👍. All kinds of side dishes and ingredients in the ordering area are placed under a transparent glass cover. Above the ordering counter is a light board of the store's signature dishes. The customers can see it clearly at a glance, which improves the efficiency of ordering. There are graphic introductions of various old-style shaved noodles on the walls around the store, and there are self-service water and noodle soup equipment at the door. Everything is very convenient. 📍Location & Transportation The store is located at the northeast entrance of the intersection of Yongtai South Road and Xiangyang Street, not far from the south gate of the ancient city. It is a lively place. It is convenient to park if you drive 🚗. If you take the bus 🚌, you need to walk 🚶 for a while, which is relatively inconvenient.

Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles, a Special Taste Shanxi is the hometown of noodles, with a wide variety of varieties. The "king of noodles" knife-cut noodles is the most famous. It is known as the five major noodles in China together with Beijing broth noodles, Shandong Yifu noodles, Wuhan hot dry noodles, and Sichuan Dandan noodles. In various regions of Shanxi, Datong knife-cut noodles, known as the "king of noodles", have a unique style. Among them, Dongfang, Lao Chai, Erban, and Qizhong Sliced ​​Noodles are all well-known brands. Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles, which started on May 8, 1986, is located in Xiangyangli, No. 468, Yongtai South Road, and has a history of more than 30 years. Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles are soft and hard, soft and tough, and the soup is clear. Among the beef, mutton offal, pork and other sauces, pork is the most fragrant. In Lao Chai, when eating sliced ​​noodles, the signature small roasted pork, secret meatballs, five-spice dried tofu, five-spice eggs and old vinegar are standard combinations.

1. Noodles themselves: • Chewy texture: Datong knife-cut noodles require a precise ratio of water to noodles, usually one pound of noodles to three ounces of water. After repeated kneading and fermentation, the dough is made moderately soft and hard. The noodles are thick in the middle and thin on the edges, with distinct edges and sharp edges, shaped like willow leaves. They are smooth on the outside and chewy on the inside, soft but not sticky, and the more you chew, the more delicious they become. This not only tests the chef's dough kneading skills, but also has something to do with the quality of the flour used. High-gluten flour is the key to making high-quality knife-cut noodles. • Appropriate length: Skilled chefs cut the noodles to the right length, about six inches, which is convenient for eating and can present a beautiful shape in the bowl. 2. Knife skills: • Visual enjoyment: The process of cutting noodles is very ornamental. The chefs hold the noodles in one hand and the knife in the other, and cut them directly into the boiling water pot. When cutting noodles, the movements are skillful, the knife never leaves the noodles, the noodles never leave the knife, the arms are straight and hard, the hands are flat, and the force of each cut is even. The noodles are like meteors chasing the moon, drawing an arc-shaped white line in the air, and falling into the soup pot like silver fish playing in the water, which is pleasing to the eye. The masters who can cut more than 100 times per minute are even more amazing. 3. Characteristics of sauerkraut: • Rich aroma: The sauerkraut of Datong knife-cut noodles is the key to its deliciousness. Unlike the braised yellow flower, tofu, kelp and other stews commonly used in other places, the sauerkraut of Datong knife-cut noodles is known for its strong aroma. Usually, meats such as pork or beef are used, and a variety of spices and seasonings are added. After a long time of boiling, the sauerkraut is mellow and oily but not greasy. • Fatty but not greasy: For example, the sauerkraut of the second board cut noodles in Xiaonan Street is a large piece of fat meat with skin, but after a unique cooking method, it tastes fat but not greasy, and has a unique flavor. 4. Side dishes: • Rich and varied: In addition to the sauce, Datong slicing noodles are also served with a variety of side dishes, including braised eggs, braised tofu, braised dried bean curd, meatballs, etc. These side dishes are not expensive, but they can add a richer taste and nutrition to the slicing noodles, making people feel satisfied. • Free pickles: In Datong slicing noodle restaurants, the owners will prepare free pickles for diners to eat, mainly sauerkraut, black pickles, etc. The sour and delicious pickles can relieve greasiness and stimulate appetite, and they complement each other when eaten with slicing noodles. 5. Delicious soup base: • Rich bone soup: Good slicing noodle restaurants will use pork bones, beef bones, etc. to make the soup base. After a long period of stewing, the essence of the bones is integrated into the soup, making the soup base mellow and delicious. The cooked noodles are put into the delicious soup base, absorbing the taste of the soup, making it more delicious. • Seasonings to enhance flavor: Add appropriate amounts of salt, soy sauce, vinegar, chopped green onions, coriander and other seasonings to the soup base, and adjust according to personal taste to further enhance the taste of the sliced ​​noodles. 6. Shop atmosphere: • Fireworks: Datong's sliced ​​noodle shops are all over the streets and alleys, and the shops are often full of diners, full of fireworks. People taste delicious sliced ​​noodles in the shop while chatting with friends, feeling the Datong Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles (Xiangyangli Store)

I would like to recommend to you a small street restaurant that is open until 2 a.m. Although it is right on the roadside and not very big, the tables are still full. If you go there at mealtime, you may not be able to get a meal right away. There are not many options here. Just eat pork sliced ​​noodles. A big bowl costs 11 yuan. You can't leave any soup after finishing the noodle soup. After eating, just wipe your mouth and you will feel so comfortable!

"Datong Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles: A Feast for Taste Buds" In the streets and alleys of Datong, Shanxi, the aroma of food permeates every corner. Today, I walked into the highly acclaimed Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles, ready to embark on a unique food journey. 🖼Restaurant environment: As soon as you step into the store, you can feel the strong local characteristics. The decoration in the store is simple yet simple, and the Datong scenery photos hanging on the wall add a bit of cultural charm to the entire space. The wooden tables and chairs are neatly arranged. Although they are a little old, they are wiped spotlessly, making people feel particularly cordial. 👍Most recommended: ✅Signature Sliced ​​Noodles The noodles are uniform in thickness, thick in the middle and thin on the edges, and shaped like willow leaves. The entrance is smooth on the outside and chewy on the inside, soft but not sticky, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it is. With rich meat sauce and fresh vegetables, every bite makes people intoxicated. 👍Most Recommended: ✅Datong Sheep Offal Sheep offal is very clean and has no smell. The tripe is crispy, the liver is soft, and the intestines are chewy. The soup is spicy and delicious. After a sip, the warmth spreads all over the body instantly. 👍Most Recommended: ✅Hunyuan Jelly The jelly is delicate and smooth, with special chili oil, vinegar and dried tofu, sour and spicy, which makes people's appetite increase. 👍Most Recommended: ✅Fried Pork The meat slices are tender and juicy, and the side dishes such as fungus and onions are crisp and delicious. The rich soup wraps each piece of food and has a mellow taste. 👍Most Recommended: ✅Datong Rabbit It is the most special feature. The rabbit is spicy and fresh, and the meat is firm. It has a unique flavor when chewed. 👍Most Recommended: ✅Fried Cake The golden skin is crispy, and the filling is soft, glutinous and sweet, which is a sweet satisfaction. At Lao Chai Sliced ​​Noodles, tasting these authentic Datong delicacies and feeling the lively and warm atmosphere in the store, it is as if you are having an in-depth conversation with this ancient city. This is not only a noodle shop, but also a microcosm of Datong's food culture, which makes people linger.