One Tofu (Meili Lake Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.0
South Gate, Zouzhuang Xincun, Meili 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 South Gate, Zouzhuang Xincun, Meili 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: Tofu Block, Ice Flower Pan-Fried Buns, Chopped Chili Fish Head.
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: 4.0
- Address: South Gate, Zouzhuang Xincun, Meili Road
- Popular dishes: Tofu Block, Ice Flower Pan-Fried Buns, Chopped Chili Fish Head, Grilled Lamb Ribs, Crawfish
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Dishes
Tofu BlockA piece of tofu typically refers to tofu cut into cube shapes and cooked by frying, stir-frying, boiling, or steaming. The main ingredient is tofu, which can be simply seasoned with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce as needed.
Ice Flower Pan-Fried BunsA Chinese dumpling dish with pork and cabbage filling, pan-fried until golden and steamed to perfection, featuring a crispy bottom with a delicate ice-like crust.
Chopped Chili Fish HeadSteamed fish head with chopped chili is a dish made by steaming a fish head with chopped chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. To prepare, clean the fish head, layer it with chopped chili and other seasonings, then steam until fully cooked.
Grilled Lamb RibsFresh lamb ribs are marinated and grilled over charcoal or in an oven. Common seasonings include cumin, chili powder, garlic, and soy sauce for rich flavor. The result is a crispy exterior with tender, juicy meat that preserves the natural aroma of lamb.
CrawfishFresh crayfish are the main ingredient, cleaned and then cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, boiling, and grilling, allowing the crayfish to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Roast DuckRoast duck is one of the特色 dishes of Beijing, made from high-quality meat ducks using a hanging oven roasting method. The finished product has a reddish-gold color, tender meat, and rich flavor.
Lipu TaroLipu taro is a dish primarily made with Lipu taro. Typically, the taro is peeled, cut into chunks or slices, and cooked by steaming, boiling, stir-frying, or stewing. It can be served as a standalone dish or combined with other ingredients such as pork ribs, chicken, or shrimp to enhance flavor and texture.
Mengshan Stir-Fried ChickenMengshan stir-fried chicken is a dish featuring chicken as the main ingredient, typically using local free-range chicken with vegetables like green peppers, red peppers, and onions. The chicken is first blanched, then stir-fried with seasonings and vegetables to achieve a tender, flavorful taste.
Golden Hand-Torn Yellow CroakerFresh yellow croaker is deboned and hand-torn, then stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and seasonings for a tender, savory dish.
Prosperity in HeadHongyun Dangtou is a traditional delicacy primarily made from pork head meat, carefully prepared to yield tender meat and an aromatic flavor. The preparation involves cleaning the pork head, slow stewing, and seasoning, resulting in a dish with a bright red color and a shape resembling 'Hongyun Dangtou' (literally 'Good Fortune on Top').