5 Best Restaurants in Shanxi

The 2026 selection of restaurants in Shanxi, presented in the order of the 10 Best destination selection.

1. Elements Taiyuan

   Shanxi

2. Up at 2ND Pullman Taiyuan

   Shanxi

3. CHAR Taiyuan

   Shanxi

4. Pavilion Taiyuan

   Shanxi

5. Cai Feng Lou at InterContinental Taiyuan

   Taiyuan, China

   Cai Feng Lou is the Chinese restaurant at InterContinental Taiyuan, bringing a formal dining setting to the city’s growing southern district. Decorative references to birds and traditional Chinese design give the room a distinct identity within the contemporary hotel. Private dining spaces make it suitable for family gatherings and business meals as well as a smaller dinner. The kitchen combines Cantonese cooking with specialities from Shanxi, allowing diners to move between a widely familiar Chinese restaurant repertoire and the flavours of the surrounding province. Seafood, meat and vegetables can be ordered as a shared sequence, with local preparations offering the clearest connection to place. Staff can help build a balanced order across different cooking methods. The restaurant’s hotel setting brings practical advantages for travellers, including a clear address and access to the property’s other public areas. It is a useful choice for a more composed meal during a Taiyuan stay. Ask which regional dishes are available and reserve a private room if the occasion calls for one.