For these nine delicacies, Linfen, I would definitely come back again and again!

Hey guys, as a traveler and foodie, Linfen is a hidden gem of a city with not only picturesque scenery but also an overwhelming variety of delicious foods! Today, I'm sharing with you the 9 must-try foods in Linfen, plus 4 super popular restaurants that are incredibly affordable. Bookmark this now! 🍲【9 Must-Try Foods in Linfen】 1️⃣ Beef Meatball Noodles 🌟 Food Feature: Beef meatball noodles are Linfen's signature dish, famous for their unique spicy flavor and refreshing texture. The main ingredients are beef, special meatballs, and noodles, served with a secret-recipe beef bone broth and a blend of unique spices and herbs. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥15-20 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Linfen Old Street Beef Meatball Noodle Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack with rich flavors, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 2️⃣ Fushan Shaomai (Steamed Dumplings) 🌟 Food Feature: Fushan Shaomai features soft, fragrant fillings that are oily but not greasy, with a crystal-white appearance resembling jade pomegranates. The taste is exceptional—legend has it even Emperor Qianlong praised it after trying it. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥15-20 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Fushan Shaomai Restaurant 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack with a unique texture, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 3️⃣ Xiangning Fried Glutinous Rice Cake 🌟 Food Feature: Xiangning fried glutinous rice cake is a premium dish served to guests in Xiangning. Every year on the eighth day of the lunar calendar, the ancient temple fair at the "Jieyi Temple" in Xiangning County is colloquially known as the "Fried Cake Festival." 💰 Avg. Price: ¥5-10 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Xiangning Fried Glutinous Rice Cake Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack, sweet and crispy, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 4️⃣ Xiangfen Mixed Soup 🌟 Food Feature: Xiangfen mixed soup is a traditional dish from Xiangfen County, very similar to the dough drop soup you might know. It has a unique texture, delicious flavor, and is very affordable. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥10-15 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Xiangfen Mixed Soup Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack with rich flavors, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 5️⃣ Yicheng Stir-Fried Noodles 🌟 Food Feature: Yicheng stir-fried noodles are a traditional dish from Yicheng County. The cooking method is similar to braised noodles but distinct. The noodles are smooth, chewy, and fragrant. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥15-20 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Yicheng Stir-Fried Noodle Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack with a unique texture, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 6️⃣ Huozhou New Year Steamed Buns 🌟 Food Feature: Huozhou New Year steamed buns are a treasure of Huozhou's traditional folk culture. Made with traditional yeast-fermented dough, they retain a strong wheat aroma. During festivals, the buns are shaped creatively and imbued with auspicious meanings. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥10-15 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Huozhou New Year Steamed Bun Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack with rich flavors, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 7️⃣ Hongtong Soft-Shelled Turtle 🌟 Food Feature: Hongtong soft-shelled turtle is a specialty of Hongtong County, known for its high protein, low fat, low sugar, and rich vitamin content. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥50-80 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Hongtong Soft-Shelled Turtle Restaurant 🎉 Why Try: A traditional famous dish, nutritious and one of Linfen's iconic foods. 8️⃣ Linfen Steamed Glutinous Millet Rice 🌟 Food Feature: Steamed glutinous millet rice is a traditional Linfen delicacy made mainly from fresh yellow millet, with an exceptionally soft and fragrant texture. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥10-15 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Linfen Steamed Glutinous Millet Rice Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack, sweet and fragrant, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes. 9️⃣ Xiangfen Sour Bean Starch Noodles 🌟 Food Feature: Sour bean starch noodles are a specialty of Xiangfen, known for their spicy and sour flavor with a smooth texture. 💰 Avg. Price: ¥10-15 📍 Recommended Restaurant: Xiangfen Sour Bean Starch Noodle Shop 🎉 Why Try: A traditional snack with rich flavors, it's one of Linfen's iconic dishes.