Before the 1970s, as local cuisine and professional cooking had not been influenced by Cantonese and Sichuan styles, Taiyuan cuisine contained a number of noodle dishes, Chinese Muslim dishes, local hot pot dishes, and meat dishes using fresh water seafood and lamb. The region is especially famous for its knife-shaven noodles (dao xiao mian).
Before the 1970s, Taiyuan's culinary identity was shaped by a unique blend of noodle dishes, Chinese Muslim flavors, local hot pot traditions, and meat preparations that showcased fresh water seafood and lamb. The region is especially famous for its iconic knife-shaven noodles (dao xiao mian).