Xiaoshi Lamb Soup
小市羊汤
The signature breakfast of Xiaoshi Town, the county seat of Benxi County. Lamb offal and lean lamb are served in clear broth with cilantro and chili oil, and locals eat it from early morning until noon.
Xiaoshi lamb soup comes from Xiaoshi Town, the county seat of Benxi Manchu Autonomous County. It is Benxi's most famous local food. The soup is made by simmering lamb bones and is served with lamb meat and offal. It has a clear, light broth with little gamey flavor. Diners can add cilantro, scallions, and chili oil to taste, and eat it with sesame flatbread or rice. The town has many long-established lamb soup restaurants, and locals are used to having a bowl in the morning. Xiaoshi Town is on the way to Benxi Water Cave, so it is convenient to stop for a bowl before or after visiting the cave. A bowl usually costs several dozen RMB (confirm at the restaurant).
Opening hours
Most shops about 5:00 AM–2:00 PM