Majie Mountain Beef Soup Restaurant
No need for too many spices, just simple seasoning, and simmered overnight on a low flame. Drinking a bowl of this fresh morning beef soup will keep you full until noon, full of energy! In Luoyang's soup scene, Majie Mountain Beef Soup holds an irreplaceable position. Its freshness and original flavor are its major features. The beef and bones used every day are freshly slaughtered on the same day, simmered overnight with the right amount of heat. Let the morning light bring the first whiff of fragrance to the diners. The ingredients are simple, a little chopped green onion, a suitable amount of beef, but the essence is all in the soup. One sip and you'll taste the crispy, fragrant pot helmet~~ It's incredibly refreshing~
Nanguan Small Bowl Beef Soup
Feast on big meals and big pancakes~ but the small bowl of beef soup goes against the norm. Compared to other bowls, this one is not particularly large, which is one of its unique features. However, it does not affect its delicious and savory taste. Paired with freshly baked rapeseed flowers, it is crispy and very tasty. The oil whirlwind is also a specialty of Nanguan Small Bowl Beef Soup. (Friends from the south, the small bowl here is bigger than the big bowl in the south)
Xiaoyao Town Spicy Soup
Although originating from Xiaoyao Town in Zhoukou, Henan, the pepper and other ingredients in the spicy soup cater to the tastes of the people of Luoyang. Therefore, spicy soup is also an indispensable delicacy in Luoyang. The soup is made by simmering bone broth and adding vermicelli, wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, fatty pork, chopped green onions, garlic slices, gluten puffs, and other ingredients to create a bowl of sour and spicy appetizing soup. Most diners choose to pair it with deep-fried dough sticks, fried cakes, or a few pan-fried buns. After such a meal, you won't feel hungry until noon, making it very filling. Usually, spicy soup is accompanied by tofu pudding. If you can't handle spicy food, you can ask the chef to make a mixed bowl with both spicy soup and tofu pudding, which is also a unique delicacy. (Personally, I like to add a bit of vinegar for a sour and spicy taste.)
Qingxiangyuan Bufantang
Located on West Dajie, Lijingmen, Old City District, Luoyang, Henan Province. This Bufantang is basically the opposite of Hulatang. If you want to enjoy a lively atmosphere, head to the ancient city of Lijingmen in Luoyang after nightfall. The first shop you see from the west entrance is the one. There are many Bufantang shops in the old city, but only this one has a long queue. Without some courage, you won't get to taste it. It's called 'Bufantang' because it includes mung bean flour, which keeps the soup from flipping during cooking. With ingredients like wood ear mushrooms, vermicelli, and tofu strips, it's lighter compared to Hulatang. Girls who prefer a lighter taste can give it a try.
Laozihao Li Ji Tofu Soup
Address: 50 meters west of the intersection of Yingcai Road and Meiyin Street, Luolong District. Absolutely a private treasure, Li Ji Tofu Soup, which holds a place among the many Luoyang beef soup circles, shows its extraordinary strength. The broth is the base, paired with tender and smooth tofu, crispy meatballs, fried tofu, slightly blanched greens, slippery vermicelli, drizzled with fragrant scallion oil and refreshing ginger paste. A portion of light and chewy bing si (shredded pancake) completes the dish. Remember to control the amount of salt you add; the tofu soup needs salt. Be mindful of the soaking time for the shredded pancake; soaking it too long can affect the texture.
