Old Jinan · Authentic Jinan Cuisine (Qinghe Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.4
300 meters west of Huangtai Hotel on Xiaoqinghe North Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 300 meters west of Huangtai Hotel on Xiaoqinghe North 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: Colorful Glass Noodles, Steamed Freshwater Crab, Yantai Sea Cucumber Rice.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 300 meters west of Huangtai Hotel on Xiaoqinghe North Road
- Popular dishes: Colorful Glass Noodles, Steamed Freshwater Crab, Yantai Sea Cucumber Rice, Sea Cucumber Rice Bowl, Sizzling Stir-fried Pork Kidney
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Dishes
Colorful Glass NoodlesFive-color cold noodles are a chilled dish made primarily from potato starch-based rice noodles, combined with colorful ingredients such as carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts, and boiled eggs. After blanching or mixing, the dish is served cold. To prepare, cut the rice noodles into strips and mix them with shredded vegetables, then toss with a seasoned dressing.
Steamed Freshwater CrabSteamed fresh crab is a dish made with live crabs, steamed in clear water to preserve its original flavor and freshness.
Yantai Sea Cucumber RiceYantai sea cucumber rice salad features fresh sea cucumbers, rice, eggs, and cucumber shreds. After cleaning and blanching the sea cucumbers, scramble the eggs and layer them with cucumbers on hot rice, then drizzle with sauce and mix well.
Sea Cucumber Rice BowlA popular dish featuring fresh sea cucumber stir-fried with rice, eggs, and vegetables for a savory and satisfying meal.
Sizzling Stir-fried Pork KidneyA popular stir-fried dish made with pork kidney, quickly cooked with vegetables for a savory and aromatic flavor.
Maca Mushroom Stewed Pig TrottersA nourishing Chinese dish featuring pig trotters stewed with maca mushrooms, offering a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.
Braised Taro in Clay PotPot-bellied clay pot taro is a dish featuring Lishui taro as the main ingredient. The taro is cubed, placed in a clay pot with broth or water, and slowly stewed until soft and flavorful. It's often paired with thin slices of pork or cured meat for aroma, and seasoned lightly with salt or soy sauce.
Old Jinan Pot MeatOld Jinan Pot Meat is a traditional Shandong dish made with pork belly, slow-cooked in a clay pot with spices like scallions, ginger, and star anise. The meat becomes tender and flavorful.
Old Jinan Spring Water TofuA traditional Shandong dish made with fresh tofu soaked in local spring water, simmered with minced meat, mushrooms, and greens for a delicate, savory flavor.
Lao Jinan Stir-fried Liver SlicesA traditional Shandong dish made with pork liver stir-fried quickly with vegetables, known for its tender texture and savory flavor.
Old Jinan Stir-Fried Nanshan RoosterOld Jinan Stir-Fried Nanshan Rooster is a classic Shandong dish, featuring free-range Nanshan rooster as the main ingredient. Key components include diced rooster, green and red peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic. The chicken is marinated with cooking wine and soy sauce, then stir-fried in hot oil until golden brown. Vegetables are added and quickly stir-fried before seasoning and reducing the sauce. The dish has a bright red color, firm and chewy chicken, and a rich savory aroma.
Old Jinan Sweet PorridgeA traditional breakfast dish from Jinan, Shandong, made with millet porridge and ingredients like tofu, seaweed, vermicelli, and peanuts, served with fried dough sticks.
Old Jinan Golden Stir-Fried ChickenOld Jinan Golden Stir-Fried Chicken is a traditional Shandong dish made with chicken and spices such as chili, green onion, and ginger, stir-fried quickly. It has a fragrant taste and tender meat.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Sweet and Sour Yellow River CarpIntangible Cultural Heritage Sweet and Sour Yellow River Carp is a traditional Chinese dish made with Yellow River carp, sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, and other seasonings. It is cooked by frying and stewing, resulting in tender texture and balanced sweet and sour flavor.
Braised Fish DumplingsBraised fish dumplings are made primarily from fresh mackerel meat, combined with flour and other ingredients. The mackerel is minced and mixed with seasonings such as scallion and ginger to form the filling, which is then wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled until ready to serve.