Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Datong locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Knife-Cut Noodles? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Datong.
Breakfast: Knife-Cut Noodles is Datong locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 城区, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Knife-Cut Noodles and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Knife-Cut Noodles veteran near 云冈, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 浑源, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 城区 old Knife-Cut Noodles (20-year veteran); ② 云冈 trendy Knife-Cut Noodles (good ambiance); ③ 浑源 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 云冈石窟; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 悬空寺; ⑥ 北魏文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.