Guoyuan Restaurant (Houhai West Branch)
小吃面食 · ⭐ 3.6
Houhaixi, No. 397
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, 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 Houhaixi, No. 397. It is a 小吃面食 place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rural Earth Pot Chicken, Spicy Pork Stir-fry Rice Bowl, Ginger-Flavored Century Egg.
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: 小吃面食
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Houhaixi, No. 397
- Popular dishes: Rural Earth Pot Chicken, Spicy Pork Stir-fry Rice Bowl, Ginger-Flavored Century Egg, Kung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl, Orange Old Soda
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Dishes
Rural Earth Pot ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made with chicken and vegetables cooked in an iron pot, known for its rustic flavor and hearty texture.
Spicy Pork Stir-fry Rice BowlSpicy pork stir-fry with rice is made using fatty pork belly as the main ingredient. After being boiled and sliced, it is stir-fried with vegetables such as green peppers and onions, along with seasonings like doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste), garlic, and ginger. The finished meat and vegetable dish is then served over hot steamed rice.
Ginger-Flavored Century Egg姜汁松花蛋 is a Chinese cold dish primarily made with century eggs (pidan). The preparation involves slicing the century eggs into wedges and arranging them on a plate, then serving with a sauce made from fresh ginger juice, vinegar, and light soy sauce, offering a rich and flavorful taste.
Kung Pao Chicken Rice BowlKung Pao Chicken Rice Bowl is a rice dish primarily made with chicken, peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other ingredients. The chicken is cut into cubes and stir-fried with roasted peanuts and seasonings, then served over steaming hot rice, presenting an appealing color and aroma.
Orange Old SodaA retro-style drink made with fresh oranges, sugar syrup, and carbonated water, offering a refreshing sweet-tart flavor with a strong citrus aroma.
Chinese cabbage and pork dumplingsChinese cabbage and pork dumplings are made with fresh Chinese cabbage and pork as the main ingredients, combined with traditional dumpling wrappers. The cabbage is finely chopped and mixed with the pork filling, then seasoned with appropriate seasonings and thoroughly blended before being wrapped into neatly shaped dumplings. They can be cooked by boiling or steaming until fully cooked.
Stir-Fried Noodles with Shredded MeatShredded pork stir-fried noodles is a Chinese stir-fried noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, combined with shredded pork and vegetables. After boiling the noodles and draining them, heat oil in a wok, first stir-fry the pork shreds until fragrant, then add the vegetables and stir-fry. Finally, add the noodles and mix well. Season to taste and serve.
Minced Pork and Eggplant Rice BowlA savory dish of stir-fried eggplant with minced pork, served over steamed rice.
Celery and Pork DumplingsCelery and pork dumplings are made with fresh celery and pork as the main ingredients. The two are finely chopped, seasoned to create a flavorful filling, then wrapped in thin yet resilient dumpling wrappers. When boiled, the dumplings have a thin skin filled with generous stuffing—through the semi-transparent wrapper, you can see the vibrant green celery and pink meat alternating, releasing a fragrant aroma.
Leek and Pork DumplingsChinese chive and pork dumplings are made with fresh chives and pork as the main ingredients. The two are finely chopped, seasoned, and mixed into a filling, then wrapped in thin yet resilient dumpling wrappers. The dumplings have a neat shape, with green specks of filling visible through the translucent skin. They are typically boiled, resulting in delicate, well-filled dumplings with a delicious taste.