The special food of Shanxi is: brain is not the brain as we say it in spoken language, but a snack unique to Taiyuan. It is carefully made through multiple processes using mutton, lotus root, yam, rice wine, astragalus, distiller's grains and other ingredients.

The porridge-like snack is also called Bazhen Soup in the local area.

Taiyuan people like to drink their heads with a hat box. They tear the hat box into small pieces and soak them in their heads while eating and drinking.

Pingyao beef is a specialty of Pingyao County, Shanxi Province, and is a national geographical indication product of China.

The reason why Pingyao beef is delicious is because of its unique production process. Whether it is slaughtering, cutting, or using salt and water, it is very particular. The unique marinating formula is used to produce such delicious Pingyao beef.