Old Water Tower · Qingdao Local Cuisine · Boiled Bread Roll (Lide Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 11, Lingchuan 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. 11, Lingchuan 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: Handmade Seafood Toast, Oil-Poured Double Crisp, Sea Monster Sauce Stir-fried Octopus.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 11, Lingchuan Road
- Popular dishes: Handmade Seafood Toast, Oil-Poured Double Crisp, Sea Monster Sauce Stir-fried Octopus, Pan-fried Pork Rib with Soil Pig, Sandpot Lángyá Chicken Soup
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Dishes
Handmade Seafood ToastA dish made with fresh seafood and vegetables quickly blanched in broth or soup, served on toasted bread slices for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Oil-Poured Double CrispA classic Chinese dish featuring pork stomach and duck intestine, quickly blanched and briefly fried, then drizzled with hot oil for a crisp texture and savory flavor.
Sea Monster Sauce Stir-fried OctopusA dish featuring fresh octopus stir-fried with a special sea monster sauce, offering a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.
Pan-fried Pork Rib with Soil PigFresh soil-pig pork ribs are marinated and pan-fried until golden and crispy, offering tender meat and rich aroma.
Sandpot Lángyá Chicken SoupA traditional dish made with chicken, goji berries, red dates, and ginger, slowly simmered in a clay pot for a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Pork Knuckle in Clay PotBraised pork knuckles is a dish featuring pork knuckles as the main ingredient, simmered slowly in a clay pot with seasonings after blanching. Commonly added spices include ginger slices, scallions, and star anise to make the meat tender and flavorful with rich broth.
Old Water Tower Fresh Fish PotA hearty fish stew made with fresh fish and vegetables, simmered in a rich broth for a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Old Qingdao Fried PorkOld Qingdao Fried Meat is a deep-fried dish primarily made with pork. Pork tenderloin or belly is cut into cubes or slices, marinated with seasonings, then coated in starch or flour before being fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. The finished dish has a crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
Saucy Lotus Root CubesA Chinese home-style dish made with lotus root cubes stir-fried in a savory sauce, offering a crisp texture and rich flavor.
Qingdao Sour Spicy SoupA tangy and spicy soup from Qingdao made with tofu, mushrooms, carrots, eggs, and meat, seasoned with vinegar and pepper for a bold flavor.
Fish and Lamb SoupA nourishing soup combining fish and lamb, simmered slowly for a rich, savory flavor.
Chicken Kidney and Oyster ToastA creative dish combining fresh chicken kidneys and oysters, quickly blanched in broth and served on toasted bread for a rich, tender flavor.