Ma Zhong Restaurant
Ga Mian Pian, also known as Mian Pianzi, is one of the most popular and beloved noodle dishes in the Qinghai region. It can be made without any tools. Generally, the noodles are first kneaded into small pieces or cut into small chunks. When ready to cook, they are cut into short strips. After cooking the appropriate vegetables, meat, etc., in the pot, the short strips of noodles are pressed open and stretched with both hands. One hand holds the noodle, and the other hand tears it into small squares and puts them into the pot. Depending on the shape, ingredients, and cooking methods, there are various types of Ga Mian Pian, such as the delicate and small 'Fingernail Noodles' and 'Sparrow Tongue'; 'Mushroom Noodles' cooked with mushrooms; 'Mixed Noodles' without soup but mixed with fried sauce; and 'Fried Noodles' mixed with beef, lamb, vermicelli, and chili, which is a traditional Muslim dish. In rural areas, there is also the commonly eaten 'Vegetable Melon Noodles'. Generally, a portion of Mian Pian costs around 12 yuan and is very filling.
Gajinwa Sheep Intestine Noodles and Hand-Pulled Noodles Specialty Store
In Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, sheep intestine noodles are a common local snack. Priced at around 11 yuan per serving, its main ingredient is sheep intestine, served with hot soup and sliced noodles. The sheep intestine is divided into meat intestine and noodle intestine; the meat intestine is made from seasoned sheep offal. Meanwhile, in some places, large belly slices and premium sheep leg meat are pan-fried, making the dish visually appealing and flavorful. When eating, first take a sip of hot sheep intestine soup, then cut the bean noodles into inch-long pieces, and finally eat a bowl of noodles topped with the soup. The sheep intestine noodle soup is light yellow in color, the intestine segments are clean, the fat intestine is white, the noodles are golden with floating green onions, and the diced radish sinks to the bottom of the bowl. The intestine segments are finely crispy with a soft filling, the noodles are long and refreshing, making it a delicious and affordable snack suitable for both summer and winter.
Dongfang Palace Lanzhou Beef Noodles
Beef brisket, also known as beef noodles, originated during the Guangxu period and was first created by the Hui elder Ma Baozi. Priced at 10 yuan per bowl, it has been renowned for nearly a century. Known for its fresh meat broth and delicate noodles, it has gained fame both domestically and internationally. Over the years, it has embodied the wisdom and dedication of Ma Baozi and countless chefs specializing in clear broth beef noodles. Its characteristics are 'one clear (broth), two white (radish), three green (cilantro and garlic sprouts), four red (chili), and five yellow (noodles).' In the morning, a bowl of beef noodles with its fragrant aroma is unbeatable, surpassing mainland noodles.
Shun Zhang Donkey Meat Yellow Noodles
Address: Building 1, Binhe Century Garden, Jinshan Road, Dunhuang City. In Dunhuang, there is a popular saying about food: 'Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground.' This means that in the city of Dunhuang, on the edge of the desert, the best food is donkey meat. 'Donkey Meat Yellow Noodles,' as the name suggests, is actually two dishes: a plate of donkey meat as a dish, paired with handmade yellow noodles as the main course. This way of eating has been passed down for a long time among the people of Dunhuang. Anyone who has been to Dunhuang or lives there will see many donkey meat yellow noodle restaurants along the roadside. The authentic braised donkey meat yellow noodle restaurants are well-known among the people of Dunhuang. Shun Zhang Yellow Noodle Restaurant (there is also a Da Ji Donkey Meat Yellow Noodle Restaurant, which is run by Shun Zhang's apprentice, but of course, the master's cooking is better) is a representative of the famous donkey meat yellow noodles in Dunhuang. Donkey meat yellow noodles is a famous dish in Dunhuang, known as a unique delicacy in China. Donkey meat is priced at 80 yuan per jin (500 grams). Generally, 150 grams is enough for 1-2 people. Yellow noodles are 14 yuan per serving.
Xiaoling Saozi Noodles
Dunhuang Saozi Noodles is a traditional handmade wheat noodle product, priced at 10 yuan for a large portion and 9 yuan for a small portion. The noodles are long and uniform, resembling leek leaves, and combined with the delicious soup, a bowl of it can instantly relieve hunger and fatigue. The most important part of Saozi Noodles is the Saozi Soup, which is the soul of the dish. Dunhuang Saozi Noodles can be found all over the night market in Dunhuang, but the most authentic is Xiaoling Saozi Noodles. The noodles are purely handmade, and the Saozi Soup is delicious, making it the main dish for Dunhuang locals during festivals and when entertaining guests.
Gong Ji Homemade Saozi Noodles
Address: North end of Xiaobei Street, Shazhou Town, Dunhuang City. To make Jiangshui Noodles, you first need to prepare Jiangshui. Add celery or arrowroot cabbage and lotus root cabbage to the noodle soup, then add Jiangshui yeast, and keep it warm in a pot for three days to make a clear and delicious Jiangshui. It is rich in various beneficial enzymes, can relieve summer heat, enhance appetite, and is an excellent summer delicacy. Soak the noodles in cold water, put them in a bowl, add Jiangshui, pour in fried oil and scallions, and then pour the Jiangshui noodles. Eating it during the hot summer not only relieves fatigue and restores physical strength but also has certain therapeutic effects on high blood pressure and gastrointestinal discomfort.
