LOCAL FOOD GUIDE

Lamb offal soup 羊杂碎汤

Yangzasui Tang

Lamb offal soup is featured among the local specialties of Inner Mongolia.

Inner Mongolian-style lamb offal soup with chopped herbs, photographed at a Beijing restaurant.
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A substantial Hohhot breakfast option featuring offal; order only if those ingredients suit you.

How it is made

Different lamb offal cuts are cleaned, cooked until tender and sliced into a hot, seasoned soup. The mix may include stomach, intestine, liver or other organs, depending on the shop.

Flavour & texture

Each cut contributes a different chew, from soft to resilient, while the broth carries a pronounced lamb flavor. Chili and aromatics can make the bowl more assertive.

Local roots & traditions

Yangzasui is a substantial breakfast choice in Hohhot.

How to order Lamb offal soup

Ask which organs are included and begin with a small bowl if trying it for the first time.

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Finely rolled wrappers are gathered around lamb and scallion filling, leaving frilled tops, then steamed. Their thin skin holds a compact, juicy center rather than a bread-like crumb. Lamb brings richness and a distinctive aroma, balanced by scallion; the wrapper is delicate at the rim and slightly chewy below.

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Questions before you order

What name should I show when ordering?

Show 羊杂碎汤 for Lamb offal soup. Ask which organs are included and begin with a small bowl if trying it for the first time.

AI illustration: Sliced cooked sheep offal in warm broth.
AI illustration · AI 示意图(菜式参考,非实拍) · 羊杂汤 — A general serving example; recipes and presentation vary.
Sources & reading

Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.