Village Home Cooking (Taishan Road Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 55 Taishan Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, 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. 55 Taishan Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked Pork.
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: Yantai
- Category: 农家菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 55 Taishan Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Chicken Stewed with Mushrooms, Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked Pork, Sichuan Pepper and Cumin Stir-fried Pork Ribs, Dry-Fried Cabbage
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern cold noodles are made primarily from potato starch noodles, combined with shredded cucumber, shredded carrot, wood ear mushrooms, and other vegetables, then tossed in a dressing made from garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Chicken Stewed with MushroomsChicken stewed with mushrooms is a nutritious dish primarily made with chicken and mushrooms. The method involves cutting the chicken into pieces and simmering it together with mushrooms until the meat becomes tender and the broth turns rich and flavorful. This dish offers an excellent combination of color, aroma, and taste, where the fresh fragrance of mushrooms perfectly blends with the rich flavor of chicken.
Sichuan-style Twice-Cooked PorkChuanfu Hui Guo Rou is a traditional Sichuan dish primarily made with pork belly, accompanied by green peppers, red peppers, garlic chives, and other ingredients. First, the pork belly is boiled until tender and sliced, then stir-fried together with the配料 and seasonings until fully flavored.
Sichuan Pepper and Cumin Stir-fried Pork RibsA stir-fried dish featuring pork ribs seasoned with Sichuan pepper and cumin, offering a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Dry-Fried CabbageA Sichuan-style dish made by stir-frying cabbage stems with garlic and chili until dry and fragrant, offering a crisp texture and spicy flavor.
Homestyle Spicy ShrimpA flavorful dish made with fresh shrimp stir-fried in a spicy sauce using chili, garlic, and ginger—perfect for spice lovers.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Seaweed and Egg SoupNori egg drop soup is a soup dish primarily made with nori and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, cut the nori into small pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Next, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the nori, and once it boils again, slowly pour in the egg mixture while quickly stirring with chopsticks to form egg flowers. Finally, season with salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), then sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Braised Pork with Dried String BeansBraised Pork with Dried String Beans is a homestyle stew. The main ingredients are pork belly and sun-dried string beans (cowpeas). The pork belly is cut into pieces, stir-fried until the fat renders, then cooked with ginger, garlic, star anise, and other aromatics. Soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine are added for seasoning and color. Soaked dried beans are then added along with water. After bringing to a boil, it simmers over low heat until the pork is tender and the beans absorb the flavorful broth. The dish has a rich, reddish-brown color, with tender pork and chewy, flavorful beans in a thick sauce.
Classic Sweet and Sour PorkOld-fashioned Sweet and Sour Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce, resulting in a bright red color, a balanced sweet-and-sour flavor, and tender, juicy meat.
Preserved Meat with Garlic ShootsA Chinese home-style dish featuring preserved meats and fresh garlic shoots, stir-fried to blend savory flavors with a crisp texture.
Celery and Black Mushroom Stir-fry with PorkA classic Chinese dish featuring celery, black mushrooms, and pork, stir-fried for a quick and flavorful meal.
Sour Cabbage NoodlesSuancai Fen is a dish primarily made with rice noodles, combined with辅料 such as pickled cabbage, pork slices, or pork belly. To prepare it, soak the rice noodles until soft, then stir-fry or simmer them together with sliced pickled cabbage and meat. Finally, add seasonings in appropriate amounts to blend the flavors.
Vinegar-Flavored PeanutSour peanuts is a cold dish primarily made with peanuts. The peanuts are roasted and cooled, then mixed with seasonings such as vinegar, sugar, and salt. The preparation typically does not involve frying, preserving the peanuts' crisp texture.
Sizzling Cumin LambSizzling cumin lamb is a dish made primarily with lamb, seasoned with cumin and other spices. The lamb is sliced thinly, marinated with cumin powder, chili powder, and other seasonings, then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate until cooked, resulting in an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Longjiang Mushroom and Pork Stir-fryA Northeast Chinese dish made with pork, mushrooms, eggs, and green peppers, stir-fried to perfection for a savory and satisfying meal.