A Ye Yang Zasui (Qianjin Street)

A Ye Yang Zasui is a snack shop at 180 Qianjin Street in Xingqing District, Yinchuan, the capital of China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, specialising in yang zasui, the Hui mutton offal soup that is a traditional local breakfast. The soup is made from slow-simmered sheep offal in a clear, peppery broth and is typically ladled into a bowl with fresh herbs and chilli oil on request. It is eaten with steamed bun (mantou) torn into the broth, or alongside lamb pie, a savoury filled pastry also listed among the shop's offerings. Yang zasui is considered a hearty, warming dish and is associated with early mornings, when residents stop in before work. The shop is halal, as is standard for Hui eateries in Ningxia, and no alcohol is served. The room is simple and functional: small tables, quick turnover, a steamy open counter and the strong smell of simmering broth. There is no dress code and the atmosphere is plain, brisk and local, with customers often sharing tables. Prices are very low at about 15 to 30 yuan per person, or roughly 2 to 4 US dollars, so a full breakfast costs little more than a coffee in many western cities. Service runs for breakfast and lunch, and the shop usually opens early in the morning, though hours should be confirmed locally because small shops often close once the soup sells out. No reservations are taken. Walk in and order at the counter; arriving before 12:00 or after 1:30PM for lunch avoids the busiest period. Visitors unaccustomed to offal can ask for a small bowl first or request milder seasoning. The shop is a good place to see everyday Hui food culture in Yinchuan away from tourist restaurants. Taxis and ride-hailing apps reach Qianjin Street easily from the Drum Tower area.