Mingshui Ancient City Twin Spring Restaurant
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.2
Inside Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area
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 Inside Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Zhoula Braised Chicken, Confucian Autumn Sauce Beef, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Inside Mingshui Ancient City Scenic Area
- Popular dishes: Zhoula Braised Chicken, Confucian Autumn Sauce Beef, Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Rose Soy Sauce Chicken, Zhangqiu Green Onion Tiger Salad
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Dishes
Zhoula Braised ChickenZhoula Braised Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with a whole Sanhuang chicken or high-quality broiler. The chicken is cleaned and marinated in a special braising sauce (typically containing soy sauce, cooking wine, rock sugar, star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and other spices). It is then simmered or stewed over low heat for an extended period until the meat becomes tender and easily falls off the bone, with the sauce fully absorbed. The finished dish has a glossy reddish-brown appearance, soft and tender meat, and a rich aromatic flavor from the braising liquid. It can be served hot or cold, emphasizing slow cooking and sauce mastery.
Confucian Autumn Sauce BeefA classic Confucian-style dish featuring tender beef braised in a rich autumn sauce, reflecting the refined flavors of Shandong cuisine.- Kung Pao Shrimp BallsFresh shrimp peeled by hand are formed into balls and stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, and aromatics in a sweet and sour sauce.
Rose Soy Sauce ChickenRose soy chicken is made with chicken as the main ingredient, marinated and then stewed with soy sauce and rose wine, resulting in a bright red color and tender chicken meat.- Zhangqiu Green Onion Tiger SaladA refreshing salad made with fresh Zhangqiu green onions and other vegetables, known for its crisp texture and strong onion aroma.
Pan-Fried and Baked Free-Range Chicken with Fresh Sand GingerThis dish features free-range chicken as the main ingredient, paired with fresh sand ginger. The chicken is cut into pieces and marinated with sand ginger, salt, and other seasonings. The cooking method involves pan-frying followed by baking: the chicken pieces are first pan-fried in hot oil until golden brown to seal in the juices, then transferred to a clay pot or baking dish, covered, and baked over medium-low heat until fully cooked. The distinctive aroma of sand ginger permeates the chicken during the process, resulting in a dish with a slightly crispy exterior and tender, juicy meat.