Old Taste Restaurant
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
100 meters south of Zhuangyuan Bridge on Yingbin 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 100 meters south of Zhuangyuan Bridge on Yingbin Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Chicken, Hand-Kneaded Noodles, Sea Cucumber Rice Toss.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: 100 meters south of Zhuangyuan Bridge on Yingbin Road
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Chicken, Hand-Kneaded Noodles, Sea Cucumber Rice Toss, Stir-Fried Pork Slices, Fried Pork Tenderloin
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Dishes
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, supplemented by peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chilies. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried together with roasted peanuts and spices, finally seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar.
Hand-Kneaded NoodlesHand-pulled noodles are a traditional noodle dish made primarily from flour, crafted by hand. The wide and thick noodles have a chewy texture and are commonly served with various soups or seasonings, making them a popular choice on family dinner tables.
Sea Cucumber Rice TossSea cucumber rice is a delicious seafood dish made primarily with fresh sea cucumbers and high-quality rice. The preparation involves cutting the sea cucumbers into segments, stir-frying them with seasonings, then mixing them with cooked rice and thoroughly blending to allow the savory juices of the sea cucumbers to infuse into the rice, creating a unique oceanic flavor.
Stir-Fried Pork SlicesSautéed pork slices is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced, marinated with cornstarch and egg white, then quickly fried in oil. It is stir-fried together with vegetables such as green peppers and onions, and finally thickened with a sauce to coat the ingredients. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the pork slices are tender and flavorful.
Fried Pork TenderloinFried pork tenderloin is a dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced into strips or pieces, marinated with seasonings, then coated in starch or batter before being deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior with a rich texture.
Pot-Braised Old Tofu with Spring WaterA dish featuring old tofu simmered in spring water in a clay pot, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
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.
Old-Style Fried PorkA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating pork tenderloin, coating it in batter, and deep-frying until crispy outside and tender inside.
Homemade Mountain-Running Roast ChickenFree-range mountain chicken is marinated and slowly roasted, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat. Main ingredients include local chicken, salt, cooking wine, ginger slices, scallions, and spices, prepared using traditional smoking and roasting techniques without artificial flavorings.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.
Cucumber with Rice NoodlesCucumber and rice noodle salad is a cold dish made primarily with cucumber and rice noodles. Slice the cucumber, cook the noodles, rinse with cold water, then mix together with seasonings. Simple to prepare, perfect for summer.