Yuanji Chuan Chuan Xiang (Taishan Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
No. 7 Taishan Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 7 Taishan Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Beef, Big Knife Tripe, Tianwei Sausage.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 7 Taishan Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Beef, Big Knife Tripe, Tianwei Sausage, Sichuan Pepper Beef, Beef with Enoki Mushrooms
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Dishes
Five-Spice BeefFive-spice beef is a dish made by stewing beef with five spices: star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel. Beef is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then slowly cooked with spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Big Knife TripeBig Knife Tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe. The tripe is carefully processed and cut into large pieces, then marinated with a specially prepared chili sauce and spices. During cooking, it is stir-fried quickly over high heat to maintain its tender texture and achieve an appealing color.
Tianwei SausageTianwei Sausage is a traditional Chinese cured meat made from pork seasoned with spices, stuffed into casings and air-dried or smoked. It has a rich, savory flavor and is commonly steamed or stir-fried.
Sichuan Pepper BeefSichuan-style pickled chili beef is a dish made primarily with beef, combined with辅料 such as pickled chili peppers, garlic, and ginger. The beef is sliced and marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with the pickled chilies to allow the beef to absorb the spicy and sour flavors. The result is tender, juicy meat with a rich and intense taste.
Beef with Enoki MushroomsBeef and enoki mushroom is a dish primarily made with enoki mushrooms and beef. The preparation typically involves marinating sliced beef, cleaning the enoki mushrooms, and then combining the two through stir-frying, boiling, or grilling to allow the enoki mushrooms to absorb the savory aroma of the beef, resulting in a unique texture.
Cilantro BeefCilantro beef is a dish primarily made with tender beef and fresh cilantro. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor. Next, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, then add cilantro pieces and gently stir until evenly mixed.
High Mountain Crisp Bamboo ShootsFresh bamboo shoots from high mountains, blanched and served chilled or stir-fried, offering a crisp texture and natural flavor.
Yin-Yang Hot Pot Base鸳鸯锅底 is a classic choice for hot pot, consisting of two different flavored broths—typically one spicy and numbing, and the other mild. The spicy broth is made by simmering chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, resulting in a rich, stimulating flavor that awakens the appetite. The mild broth is based on clear soup or bone broth, offering a refreshing taste ideal for cooking a variety of ingredients.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.