Tendon and Brain Pork Rib Hotpot (Nanshan Zhonglu Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.0
140 meters east of the south gate, Phase I, Shiji Huayuan
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 140 meters east of the south gate, Phase I, Shiji Huayuan. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Crispy Fried Yellow Croaker.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: 140 meters east of the south gate, Phase I, Shiji Huayuan
- Popular dishes: Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Crispy Fried Yellow Croaker, Crispy Fried Beef Tongue, Crispy Fried Mushrooms
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Dishes
Northeastern Sweet and Sour PorkNortheastern Guobaorou is a dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is cut into pieces, coated with a starch paste, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup, evenly coating the meat pieces in a sweet-and-sour glaze. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Crispy Fried Yellow CroakerCrunchy fried small yellow croaker is a dish featuring cleaned and marinated fish, coated in starch or flour, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The exterior is fragrant and crunchy, while the flesh remains tender and fresh.
Crispy Fried Beef TongueA Chinese dish made by frying beef tongue that has been marinated and coated in batter, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Crispy Fried MushroomsDry-fried mushrooms are made primarily from fresh mushrooms. After washing and draining, they are coated with a batter or breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. No seasonings are added during preparation, preserving the natural flavor of the mushrooms.
Dry-Fried String BeansA classic Chinese dish made by stir-frying fresh string beans until tender and slightly crispy, seasoned with garlic and chili for a savory flavor.
Dry-Fried CauliflowerDry-fried cauliflower is a Chinese dish primarily made with cauliflower. The cauliflower is blanched and then stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings until the surface is slightly charred, preserving its crisp and tender texture.
Sichuan Boiled Pork SlicesSichuan-style boiled pork slices is a dish made primarily with thin slices of lean pork, paired with vegetables such as mung bean sprouts and greens, and cooked by boiling. First, the vegetables are blanched, then the marinated pork slices are added to boiling water to cook through. Finally, a spicy and numbing sauce is prepared by stir-frying chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, resulting in a fresh, fragrant, tender, and smooth texture.
Noodle SoupNoodle soup is a staple dish made by cooking noodles in broth or water. Main ingredients include noodles, meat (such as pork, beef, or chicken), or seafood, along with vegetables like greens, carrots, and scallions. Cook noodles first, then add seasoned broth and mix in the toppings.
Stir-fried Pig IntestinesStir-fried intestines is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork intestines. First, the intestines are boiled until cooked, then cut into segments. Next, they are stir-fried with seasonings until the surface becomes glossy and the color shines.
Stir-Fried NoodlesStir-fried noodles is a dish primarily made with noodles, vegetables, meat, or seafood. The preparation involves cooking the noodles to half-done, then removing them and stir-frying them in a wok with vegetables, meat, or seafood, along with seasonings, until the noodles and ingredients are fully blended, resulting in a fragrant and flavorful dish.
Pork TrotterPig trotters are blanched, then simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions until tender and flavorful.
Green Tea Buddha's Hand CakeGreen tea mochi is made from glutinous rice flour and matcha powder, mixed into dough, filled with sweet bean or lotus paste, shaped into rounds or ovals, then steamed. It has a vibrant green color, soft chewy texture, and subtle tea aroma.
Fried Rice with EggsFried rice with eggs is a home-style dish primarily made from rice, eggs, and green onions. The method involves breaking up leftover rice, mixing eggs with a pinch of salt, heating a wok with oil, pouring in the egg mixture to cook until set, then adding the rice and stir-frying. Finally, sprinkle with chopped green onions and适量 salt, and stir-fry evenly.
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.
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.
Chicken HeadChicken head refers to the chicken's head, typically cleaned and simmered or braised with ginger, scallions, and other seasonings until tender and flavorful. Common methods include steaming, braising, or stewing, resulting in a soft, gelatinous texture.
Spicy TofuSpicy tofu is a dish made primarily from soft tofu, seasoned with fermented broad bean paste, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. The tofu is cut into cubes, blanched, then stewed together with the sautéed seasonings to allow the tofu to absorb the spicy and numbing flavors.