Sophie's Theme Restaurant (Tiandishan Cheng Store)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 1 Jiaodong Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 1 Jiaodong Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nine-gill Fish, Coffee Drink, 山药羊排.
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: Qingdao
- Category: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 1 Jiaodong Road
- Popular dishes: Nine-gill Fish, Coffee Drink, 山药羊排, Beef Tripe and Turnip Dish, Fried Cicada Nymphs
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Dishes
Nine-gill FishNine-ghost fish is a dish primarily made with nine-ghost fish, cleaned and sliced or cooked whole. Common methods include steaming, braising, or frying, often with ginger threads and scallions to remove fishy odor and enhance aroma.
Coffee DrinkCoffee drinks are mainly made by grinding coffee beans and brewing them, usually with hot water or milk, and can include sugar, cream, or other flavorings as needed. Methods include drip, espresso, cold brew, and more.
山药羊排山药羊排是一道以羊排和山药为主要食材的菜肴。羊排经过腌制后煎制或炖煮，山药切块后与羊排一同烹饪，使山药吸收肉香，口感软糯。制作过程中通常加入姜片、葱段等调味料，提升风味。
Beef Tripe and Turnip DishA Chinese dish featuring beef tripe and turnip, slow-cooked to tender perfection with savory flavors.
Fried Cicada NymphsFried cicada nymphs are a deep-fried dish made from cicada larvae. After cleaning and marinating, they are coated in a thin layer of starch or batter and fried until golden and crispy, with a crunchy exterior and tender interior.
Braised Pork BellyHome-style braised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish, primarily made with pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until slightly golden, then adding caramel color, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings to slowly braise until the meat is tender and the sauce is rich.
Mustard Shrimp BallsMustard shrimp balls made with fresh large shrimp, deveined and marinated, then lightly coated in starch and deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sauce of mustard, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar is mixed and tossed with the fried shrimp for a flavorful coating.
Scallion-braised Hoof TendonsScallion-braised pig trotter tendons is a dish made by simmering tenderized pig trotter tendons with scallion segments in broth until soft and flavorful.
Flavorful Eggplant StripsFengwei Qie Tiao is a dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient, sliced into strips and fried or pan-fried, then stir-fried with seasonings. Common ingredients include garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sugar, and vinegar to infuse the eggplant with rich flavor.
Air-Dried ChickenAir-dried chicken is a dish made from whole chickens, marinated and then hung to air-dry or sun-dry. It's typically seasoned with salt, Sichuan pepper, and star anise, then dried naturally or at low temperatures to concentrate flavor and firm the texture.
Wheat Ear Tripe麦穗腰花 is a dish featuring pork kidneys, sliced into wheat-ear patterns, blanched, then stir-fried with green and red peppers for a crisp, tender texture with rich layers.