Duanjia Zhuguo Old Shop (Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City Branch)
段家煮锅老店（周村古商城店）
The best-known zhuguo shop in Zhoucun, on Qingnian Road outside the Ancient Commercial City. Meatballs, fried meat and large intestine are simmered in long-cooked broth and served with huoshao.
Zhoucun zhuguo originated in the late Qing and early Republican periods and is a signature food of the area around the Zhoucun Ancient Commercial City. Duanjia Zhuguo Old Shop is on Qingnian Road in Zhoucun District, just outside the Ancient Commercial City. Diners sit around the table and choose meatballs, fried meat, large intestine, dried tofu and more. Staff cut the items and place them in your bowl, then pour over long-simmered old broth. Serve with huoshao, a flatbread. The meatballs are mixed with fresh bamboo shoots and minced meat. The broth is light and fragrant, with a salty finish. The shop often has more than ten tables waiting during peak season, so visiting off-peak is recommended. Average spend is about 40 to 50 yuan per person. It is an easy walk or short taxi ride after exploring the Ancient Commercial City.
Opening hours
11:00 to 14:00, 16:30 to 21:00
Nearby sights
- Zhoucun Ancient Commercial Town
- Haidai Tower Zhongshuge
- Zibo Ceramics & Glass Museum
- Zibo Museum
- Badaju Market
- Pu Songling's Former Residence
- Yuanshan National Forest Park
- Hongye Shiyan Scenic Area