Northeast Family (Gaijia Gou Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
Opposite the South Gate, No. 168, Dongfang Small Commodity Wholesale Market, Gaigou, Licheng District
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, 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 Opposite the South Gate, No. 168, Dongfang Small Commodity Wholesale Market, Gaigou, Licheng District. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Spicy Pork and Potato Rice Bowl.
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: Jinan
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Opposite the South Gate, No. 168, Dongfang Small Commodity Wholesale Market, Gaigou, Licheng District
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Spicy Pork and Potato Rice Bowl, Dried Green Beans Stir-Fried with Vermicelli, Hand-Kneaded Noodles with Eggplant and Pork Shreds
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern cold noodles, primarily made with noodles, cucumber strips, and eggs. The noodles are boiled and then rinsed with cold water, followed by mixing with a special sauce and side ingredients. The noodles are smooth and slippery, and the broth is sour and spicy, stimulating the appetite.
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.
Spicy Pork and Potato Rice BowlA savory rice bowl featuring stir-fried pork belly, potatoes, and vegetables, seasoned with Sichuan flavors.
Dried Green Beans Stir-Fried with VermicelliDried green beans and vermicelli are stir-fried together, resulting in a savory dish where the beans are tender and the noodles chewy, enhanced by garlic and a touch of chili.
Hand-Kneaded Noodles with Eggplant and Pork ShredsHand-kneaded noodles served with a savory sauce made from eggplant and pork shreds, seasoned with soy sauce and aromatics.
Stewed Pork Ribs with CornStewed spare ribs with corn is a dish featuring pork ribs and corn as main ingredients. After blanching the ribs to remove odor, they are cooked slowly with corn segments, ginger, and water until the meat is tender and the corn sweet. The broth is rich, the meat tender, and the corn refreshingly sweet.
Seaweed and Egg SoupNori egg drop soup is a soup dish primarily made with nori and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, cut the nori into small pieces and set aside the beaten eggs. Next, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the nori, and once it boils again, slowly pour in the egg mixture while quickly stirring with chopsticks to form egg flowers. Finally, season with salt and monosodium glutamate (MSG), then sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Braised Pork with Small PotatoesA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring pork belly and small potatoes braised together until tender and flavorful.
Sweet and Sour PeanutsPeanuts in aged vinegar is a cold dish made by mixing shelled, boiled peanuts with vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic, and a touch of chili for flavor.
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.