Come Home Often (Jihua Road Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 8, Gaoqiangwang Commercial Street
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 8, Gaoqiangwang Commercial Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Big Plate Chicken, Ginger-Flavored Century Egg.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Jinan
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 8, Gaoqiangwang Commercial Street
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Big Plate Chicken, Ginger-Flavored Century Egg, Handmade Dumplings, Fried Sweet Potato Balls
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Dishes
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
Big Plate ChickenDa Pan Ji is a dish primarily made with chicken, potatoes, and noodles. Chicken is cut into pieces and stewed with spices and seasonings, along with diced potatoes, until fully flavored. Finally, cooked noodles are mixed with the stewed chicken and potatoes to absorb the rich broth.
Ginger-Flavored Century Egg姜汁松花蛋 is a Chinese cold dish primarily made with century eggs (pidan). The preparation involves slicing the century eggs into wedges and arranging them on a plate, then serving with a sauce made from fresh ginger juice, vinegar, and light soy sauce, offering a rich and flavorful taste.
Handmade DumplingsHandmade dumplings are made with high-quality flour for the wrappers, filled with delicious meat or vegetarian fillings, and crafted by hand. The wrappers are thin yet elastic, with rich and varied fillings available in pork, beef, lamb, or a variety of vegetables, offering a satisfying taste and abundant nutrition.
Fried Sweet Potato BallsFried sweet potato balls are a traditional Chinese snack made by shaping mashed sweet potatoes into balls and deep-frying them until golden and crispy.
Jiaodong Fish PotJiaodong Fish Pot is a traditional dish from the Jiaodong region of Shandong, made with fresh sea fish and ingredients like tofu, vermicelli, and cabbage, simmered together for rich flavor.
Leek Vegetarian DumplingsLeek vegetarian dumplings are made with fresh leeks and tofu, hand-folded into delicate wrappers. They have a light, refreshing flavor and are perfect for vegetarians.
Leek and Pork DumplingsLeek and pork dumplings made with flour wrappers, filled with a mixture of fresh leeks and minced pork, hand-formed and boiled. Seasoned with salt, soy sauce, and ginger for enhanced flavor.
Steamed BunBaozi is a traditional Chinese wheat flour food, made primarily from wheat flour and fermented before steaming. It is usually shaped as a hemisphere or flat round, with a smooth, white surface.
Stir-fried Glass Noodles with Mung Bean SproutsBean sprouts stir-fried with vermicelli is a home-style dish using bean sprouts and vermicelli as main ingredients. Wash bean sprouts, blanch, and set aside. Soak vermicelli until soft. Heat oil in a pan, sauté葱姜蒜, add bean sprouts, then vermicelli, stir well, and season.