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Local Restaurants
Top 10 Local Restaurants in Datong [2025]
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FENG LIN GE
4.5
/5
898 reviews
Shanxi Cuisine
From AU$ 20.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: Intersection of Gulou West Street and Huayan Street (near Huayan Temple)
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During the National Day holiday, I came to Fenglin Pavilion for dinner. There were really a lot of people. We lined up online at around 3 pm. There were more than 300 numbers in total, and we got A101. It opened at 5:15 pm, and we waited until 7 pm to get in and get our meals. If you come to eat during holidays, remember to get your number in advance, otherwise they won't give you a number when you arrive. Fenglin Pavilion is a century-old restaurant. I had dinner here when I first came to Datong in 2018. I was very impressed with this restaurant at the time. The restaurant is very grand and has various architectural designs of pavilions and towers in the antique architectural style. In addition to enjoying the taste buds, you can also appreciate the indoor calligraphy and painting art, and the dishes are all local characteristics of Datong.
A century-old restaurant, located in the core of Datong Ancient City, very close to Huayan Temple, Nine Dragon Wall, etc., with an antique style, elegant environment, good taste, and inexpensive price. The only thing is that the business hours are a bit short😄. If you go before 8 o'clock in the evening, you will stop taking numbers. Friends who want to go should pay attention to the business hours!
The dishes are large, ordered steamed buns, cold cabbage hearts, pure mutton offal (no smell at all, especially clean and delicious), sweet and sour meatballs (sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, large quantity), hot and sour soup (you can order half a portion, the quantity is very sufficient, the other dishes were not finished, the hot and sour soup is the only one that I drank clean😄 delicious)
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ZINI 369 CULIANG JI
4.4
/5
142 reviews
Shanxi Cuisine
From AU$ 16.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 1.6 km from downtown
Address: No. 13 Gulou West Street (near Gulou Antique City)
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【Service】Come to get a number at around 9am, so you can eat in the first wave after the meal starts. However, I didn't arrive at 10:30, and when I arrived at 10:45, my number had already passed. Fortunately, the service was flexible and arranged a shared table. Four groups of 2-3 people were arranged for a large table in the private room. The old lady at home thought this arrangement was quite interesting. The service of the lady in the private room was also very good, and she didn't delay the serving of dishes and refilling of water. Thumbs up for the flexible service.
【Taste】
If you can only choose one from the opposite side. I recommend this restaurant. Every dish is delicious.
💯💯Yellow rice jelly, delicious. Even my dad who doesn't like sweets ate half of it.
💯💯Signature eggplant, the caramel part is a bit sticky, but overall it's good.
💯💯💯Hunyuan jelly (large portion)^, my mom made it, refreshing and not greasy, not spicy at all.
💯💯Sand scallion oil splashed oat noodles, my favorite, delicious.
💯💯Dufu chopping board lamb chops, although the wait time is a bit long, but it's worth it, grilled just right.
In Datong, 369 Coarse Grain Season is indeed a special restaurant. Every time it is dinner time, long queues form early in the morning and the rows of stools in front of the door are filled with people. The dishes are made from coarse grains and are very delicious. Each dish has its own characteristics.
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LAO YE MIAO FENG WEI MEI SHI FU
4.4
/5
57 reviews
Shanxi Cuisine
From AU$ 15.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 1.3 km from downtown
Address: South of Jiefang Street Jiefang Market (opposite to the bus company)
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I have to love the stewed beef in Laoye Temple, it's really delicious. The size of the pieces is moderate, with fat and lean meat, the lean meat is cooked and not dry, and the fat meat is full of fragrance. I was very greedy when I saw the aunt at the next table order it last time. This time I finally ate it and it is really worth a try. I personally think that the vegetable mutton offal is better than the powder mutton offal. The vegetarian dishes and soy products are all in it. The sheep blood and mutton offal are very flavorful and not greasy. It is great with rice. Friends praised it and said it was delicious. The big flower roll is actually a gimmick. The overall cost performance is really not good. Just order it once, there is no need to try it again. The leek-flavored eggplant is a delicious side dish, and the aroma is very stimulating. I always like to order their steamed mushroom chicken. There are large pieces of boneless chicken thighs in the steamed chicken soup, which is refreshing and nourishing. A large pot of more than 40 yuan is very suitable. The mutton and vegetables were spectacular, a big pot, the mutton was tender and not smelly, the large pieces were plenty, the vegetables balanced the greasiness, the carrots, cabbage and potatoes were mashed, the vegetarian dishes were delicious, the mutton was satisfying and healthy, and it was delicious.
The decoration of Laoye Temple Flavor Food House is quite good. I mistakenly thought it was a high-end restaurant. But after entering and looking at the prices, I found that they are really affordable. The yellow cake here is a specialty of Shanxi, with various fillings that taste good, and the mutton offal is also good.
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4
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Yong he hong qi mei shi cheng
4.3
/5
28 reviews
Shanxi Cuisine
From AU$ 14.00
Dongxin Square | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: 3rd Floor, Po Lin Building, Weidu Avenue
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It is a specialty restaurant in Datong. It has Chinese hot pot and barbecue. It is very popular. The food tastes very good and there are many people eating there. The private rooms need to be booked in advance, otherwise there are no private rooms at all. It is worth going.
An old fast food restaurant with good service and enthusiasm. The space is not very big, but the hygiene is good. What is different from other places in Yonghe is that there are many Shanxi specialties, such as oat noodle dumplings, which are very delicious with condiments.
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5
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KAI GE JIU LOU
4.9
/5
87 reviews
Other Cuisine
From AU$ 11.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 1.2 km from downtown
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Weidu Avenue and Zhenxing Street (opposite to the bus company)
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Datong's cuisine includes both traditional Shanxi cuisine and wild Northwest cuisine. The Kaige Restaurant, which we checked in this time, is a window to understand Datong cuisine and a classic restaurant loved by locals.
🌿 It is called a restaurant, and the overall decoration style is indeed like a restaurant. The dining hall is quite grand and the seats are very comfortable. The service staff in the store are basically local aunts.
🍲 Although it is a restaurant, the price of the dishes is not expensive at all, and the dishes can be ordered in half portions, which is really friendly for single diners. Kaige Fengsha Chicken Although it is a roast chicken, the method should be like Chinese fried chicken. The marinated chicken is first steamed and then fried in oil. The chicken has the taste of marination and does not feel bland at all. The chicken skin is fried crispy. The only drawback is that the taste is salty. Sanbao oat noodle nest is the most surprising dish. The oat noodles are covered with sauerkraut and potato toppings. The addition of sauerkraut adds a hint of sourness, which relieves the greasy and heavy feeling of potatoes. The oat noodles below are soaked in the taste of the toppings and are chewy, which tastes good. Fried meat is slightly oily as others have commented, and it will feel greasy if you eat it alone.
Overall, this restaurant is very cost-effective. The half-portion of food is basically the same as a portion in the south. If two people are full, it may cost less than 100 yuan. And the taste of this restaurant is very good, and the dishes are all made in the store.
Kaige Restaurant is well-known in Datong. The taste of its dishes is well received by locals. The most commendable thing is that you can order half portions of dishes, so two people can eat a lot of varieties. Recommended dishes are Kaige Fengsha Chicken, Fried Pork, and Shaomai.
No.
6
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BAI KONG QUE DAI WANG FU CU LIANG YAN
4.8
/5
8 reviews
Shanxi Cuisine
From AU$ 10.00
Dongxin Square | 1.9 km from downtown
Address: 60 meters west of the intersection of Xiangyang Street and Yunzhong Road west (Wancheng Huafu facade)
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I looked for a place to eat nearby in the evening. The 58 yuan meal for two at Dai Wangfu was great.
The environment was great, not too crowded. The first floor was a hall, with curtains separating each table.
A small plate of fried broad beans was served first. Then came two cold dishes, cucumber strips and eggplant, which was a bit disappointing. Then came a plate of fruit, which was probably a gift. Then it was a different feeling
Cauliflower: light, crisp, tender, and refreshing
Maluo Salted Long Yam: moderately salty and delicious
Rice: fragrant
Dai Wang Yiguochuan: meatballs, vermicelli, cabbage, fungus, a big pot
Oat Noodles and Fish: two small condiments, one meat and one vegetable
Finally, there were two bowls of egg soup
This dish was enough for three people, and we were full
Good taste
[Taste]
[Environment]
[Service] We are guests from Shanghai. We ate at your store last night and forgot our bag in the store. This morning, I came to the store to get it. The store staff returned it to me intact. I was very touched and thanked them very much! This store deserves praise for returning the lost property!!!
No.
7
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Northern Wei family feast
4.7
/5
35 reviews
Shanxi Cuisine
From AU$ 17.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 933m from downtown
Address: 116 Yingbin East Road, Pingcheng District, Datong (near Nanguan South Street)
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During the Qingming Festival, I chose Datong, which is relatively close, to play. As a result, there were also crowds of people, especially the famous restaurants. Basically, don't think about being able to make reservations in advance. You can only go to reserve a seat at 5 o'clock in the morning, and you have to queue up for a seat in a short while.
Because I have children, I ordered chicken wings and roasted quail, which the children love. Chicken feet and rabbit heads are for drinking, which are very tasty. The cold cakes and eggplants are recommended and taste good.
The environment is clean and sanitary, the service is also thoughtful, and the dishes are not bad. It's a good place
On the second day of my arrival in Datong, I checked in at Beiwei Family Banquet. The decoration style is very unique and the waiters are very enthusiastic (several high-scoring hotels I experienced in Datong are very enthusiastic). I definitely didn't have to wait for a table because it was off-season. The roasted quail was very good, highly recommended, and the price was cheap.
No.
8
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龙聚祥烧麦馆(鼓楼店)
4.4
/5
100 reviews
Other Cuisine
From AU$ 13.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: Northwest corner of Drum Tower
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October 7, the last day of the National Day holiday, there were relatively few people. The holiday was connected at noon and in the evening. I took a number at 4:30. There were not many people in front. I waited for more than a dozen tables in an hour. I went shopping. Because I had eaten at the opposite side at noon, I didn’t order the repeated dishes in the evening. I ordered some dishes that were not available. Overall, it was okay, not amazing.
[Service]
Although there were many people, the service was not affected at all. The enthusiastic girl was always helping. She also gave three bottles of vinegar when I checked in.
[Taste]
💯Three-color siu mai, high appearance, but average taste, not as good as mutton siu mai.
💯Wangfu secret chicken, this is average, nothing special
💯Old soup rabbit head, except spicy, nothing special
💯Fragrant fried Datong fresh yellow flower, a little salty
💯💯💯Cheese oatmeal eggplant box, my mother and I love it very much, sweet.
[Location] In the old city, on the corner, easy to find.
[Environment] There were seven or eight of us, and we were arranged in the corner building on the second floor. The exterior of the building is quite antique. The interior is traditional without too many decorations.
[Service] Maybe we sat off to the side, so it was not convenient to call the waiter. We should try to ask for all the services we need once we catch it, otherwise we will not be able to find it.
[Dishes] Overall it is good, a little salty for southerners.
I like siu mai, the skin and filling are different from those in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.
I don’t like the secret chicken, it’s too dry.
No.
9
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HONG YA FAN DIAN HUO GUO TING
5.0
/5
17 reviews
Other Chinese Cuisine
From AU$ 16.00
Ancient City Tourist Cultural Area | 894m from downtown
Address: The fourth floor of Hongya Hotel, opposite to Kaide Family Hotel, Yingbin East Road
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Hongya Restaurant has a rich variety of dishes, the taste is very good, the service is also very good, and the overall store environment is good.
Starting from Beijing, the high-speed rail goes directly to Datong in two hours. As soon as I got out of the station, I was attracted by the weather here - there was no sticky heat wave, only a refreshing and suitable temperature, and I instantly felt that I had come to the right place!
🌿 Yungang Grottoes: Evening time to avoid crowds
After resting at the hotel on Friday afternoon, I went straight to Yungang Grottoes at 4:30. This time is perfect: there is no need to queue up outside, there are fewer tourists, but the sunlight is still soft, and the light and shadow of the grottoes are beautiful at 5 or 6 o'clock. Although there are a few popular caves with a little more people, the overall visit is very leisurely. The thousand-year-old Buddha statues are more solemn in the sunset, and the heavy sense of history is overwhelming.
🏯 Ancient City Wandering: Shuttle between ancient temples and mythical beasts
On the second day, I slept enough before slowly strolling around the ancient city, and there was more than enough time.
• Shanhua Temple: The grandeur of Liao and Jin architecture, standing in front of the main hall will be inexplicably shocked, as if you can hear the echo of time.
• Huayan Temple: The "Buddha with clasped hands and teeth bared" in the Hall of the Buddha's Teachings is so lively that it is no wonder it is called the "Oriental Venus".
• Nine Dragon Wall: The glazed bricks shine in the sun, and the nine dragons are lifelike, which is more imposing than what you see in the picture.
(A small regret: I didn't ask for an explanation, so I was a bit rushed. I must make up for it next time!)
The "Fatty Buddha" and "Baby Buddha" surroundings in the ancient city are super cute. I couldn't help but take a few home~
🗼 Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: An unexpected surprise
Didn't grab a ticket to the Hanging Temple? It doesn't matter! The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda gave me a greater shock - this is one of the few places where "the real thing is 100 times more amazing than the picture".
• A wooden miracle that has stood for thousands of years without a single nail or rivet. When I looked up at the tower, I got goose bumps.
• I sat in the shade under the tower for an afternoon, watching the clouds roll by and listening to the swallows circling. Even when a swallow "dropped" a pile of shit on my pants, I felt it was a special fate~
• Don't miss the Pure Land Temple a few hundred meters away! The kittens in the temple are very friendly, and there is a breathtaking caisson. The details are all the ingenuity of the ancients.
(Tips: The Hanging Temple and the wooden tower are dozens of kilometers apart. You must grab the boarding ticket in advance and book a car early!)
🍜 The taste of Datong that you can't eat enough
The prices are so friendly that I am moved! I ate it for three days without any thunder. I ranked it according to my taste:
369 (yellow rice jelly and Hunyuan jelly must be ordered) → Kaige (shaomai with thin skin and rich filling) → Hongya → Huayuan (mutton offal noodle soup is warm).
Even the taxi driver was very enthusiastic and took the initiative to take us to take a shortcut. We chatted like friends, which made me feel warm in my heart.
Datong is good, it's really worth it.
Here you can find the weight of ancient monuments, the hustle and bustle of life, and a leisurely pace.
I will definitely come again next time.
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