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Beef soup

Clear beef broth with sliced beef, served with flatbread. Luoyang breakfast tradition. Add chili oil and cilantro.

FoodFood & Night Markets

$1–$3

1–2 hrs

Overview

Key takeaway

Clear beef broth with sliced beef, served with flatbread. Luoyang breakfast tradition. Add chili oil and cilantro.

Time & cost

Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $1–$3.

Best for

Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.

Practical

Price$1–$3
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereMa Jie Shan, local soup shops

Tips

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

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Show the Chinese name “牛肉汤” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好,我想点不那么辣的。可以少放辣椒吗?谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng diǎn bù nàme là de. Kěyǐ shǎo fàng làjiāo ma? Xièxie.

Hi — I'd like something milder. Can you use less chili? Thank you.

Location & how to go

Ma Jie Shan, local soup shops

MetroMa Jie Shan, local soup shops
BusMa Jie Shan, local soup shops
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “牛肉汤” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.5· 18 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    Peak-hour wait was about 20 minutes on a weekday verification. The skip-the-queue tip in this guide is worth using.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    ChinaPie editors ate here during the verification run. The price band and spice-level notes in this guide match the menu we photographed.

Guide Q&A

Where should I try Beef soup in Luoyang?

Ma Jie Shan, local soup shops

How much does Beef soup cost?

$1–$3

How long does a Beef soup stop take?

1–2 hrs

Any ordering tips for Beef soup?

Show the Chinese name on this page, confirm the price before sitting, and pay by Alipay or WeChat QR when possible.

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