Authentic Hunan Cuisine (Lihu International City Branch)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.5
Shop unit No. 1 facing west at Lihu Phase II
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 Shop unit No. 1 facing west at Lihu Phase II. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cumin Chicken Hearts, Stir-fried Beef with Skin, Spicy Pot Chicken.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: Shop unit No. 1 facing west at Lihu Phase II
- Popular dishes: Cumin Chicken Hearts, Stir-fried Beef with Skin, Spicy Pot Chicken, Sichuan Boiled Fish, Slippery Pork Tenderloin
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Dishes
Cumin Chicken HeartsCumin chicken hearts is a dish made primarily from chicken hearts, sliced after cleaning and marinated with rice wine and soy sauce, then stir-fried with cumin and chili powder. Garlic and onion are typically added for aroma.
Stir-fried Beef with SkinStir-fried beef with skin is a Chinese dish featuring sliced beef with skin, quickly stir-fried with green peppers and onions, seasoned and cooked to perfection. The key is precise heat control to maintain tenderness and the unique skin texture.
Spicy Pot ChickenDry Pot Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried together with chili peppers, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings. Finally, onions and green peppers are added and stir-fried evenly to create a flavorful, spicy dry pot style dish.
Sichuan Boiled FishSichuan-style boiled fish is a dish primarily made with fish meat and garnished with bean sprouts, greens, and other vegetables. The fish is sliced thinly, marinated with egg white and starch, then cooked together with the vegetables in a rich broth. Finally, hot oil is poured over it, and spices such as Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers are sprinkled on top.
Slippery Pork TenderloinSliced pork tenderloin stir-fried quickly in oil, marinated with egg white and starch, then tossed with a savory sauce. Tender and smooth texture.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Braised EggplantBraised eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is first cut into pieces or segments, then deep-fried until golden brown. After that, seasonings such as soy sauce, sugar, and garlic are added to braise the eggplant until it absorbs the flavors, and finally the sauce is reduced to allow the eggplant to fully absorb the broth.
Taro Root NoodlesFern root starch is a noodle-like food made from fern rhizomes, processed through washing, grinding, filtering, settling, and sun-drying. Soak in warm water before eating; it can be served cold, stir-fried, or in soup. It has a smooth, elastic texture.
Tomato and Egg Stir-FryTomato and egg stir-fry is a classic Chinese home-style dish. Eggs are scrambled and set aside, tomatoes are chopped and softened, then mixed with eggs and seasoned with salt. Simple to make, rich in flavor.
Spicy Pork Stir-FryStir-fried pork with chili peppers is a home-style dish made primarily from pork and chili peppers. The method involves slicing the pork thinly, cutting the chili peppers into segments, stir-frying the pork until it changes color, then adding the chili segments and continuing to stir-fry. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stirred evenly to complete.
Sour Spicy Potato StripsSour and spicy potato丝 is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes. The preparation involves slicing the potatoes into thin strips and stir-frying them with vinegar and chili peppers or other seasonings to achieve a tangy and spicy flavor.