Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Pingyao locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Pingyao Beef? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Pingyao.
Breakfast: Pingyao Beef is Pingyao locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 古城内, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Pingyao Beef and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Pingyao Beef veteran near 古城外, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 介休, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 古城内 old Pingyao Beef (20-year veteran); ② 古城外 trendy Pingyao Beef (good ambiance); ③ 介休 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 平遥古城; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 乔家大院; ⑥ 晋商文化-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.