Yuan Ji Chuan Chuan Xiang (Yuyuan Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.1
50 meters east of the north gate of Yuyuan, south side of Dianzishan 2nd 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 50 meters east of the north gate of Yuyuan, south side of Dianzishan 2nd Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Beef, Beef with Cabbage, Potato Slices.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: 50 meters east of the north gate of Yuyuan, south side of Dianzishan 2nd Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Beef, Beef with Cabbage, Potato Slices, Bear Sour Plum Drink, Hand-Kneaded Noodles
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Dishes
Five-Spice BeefFive-spice beef is a dish made by stewing beef with five spices: star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel. Beef is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then slowly cooked with spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Beef with CabbageCabbage beef is a dish made primarily with beef and cabbage. Beef is sliced or shredded and stir-fried with chopped cabbage, seasoned with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic to create tender beef and crisp cabbage.
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Bear Sour Plum DrinkA refreshing drink made from plums, hawthorn, and licorice, known for its sweet-sour taste and cooling effect.
Hand-Kneaded NoodlesHand-pulled noodles are a traditional noodle dish made primarily from flour, crafted by hand. The wide and thick noodles have a chewy texture and are commonly served with various soups or seasonings, making them a popular choice on family dinner tables.
Shrimp pasteShrimp paste is a dish primarily made from fresh shrimp. The preparation method mainly involves removing the shells from the shrimp, mashing them into shrimp paste, and then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well combined. Through specific techniques, it forms a smooth and tender shrimp paste. During cooking, shrimp paste is commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, soups, or stir-fries, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Crab StickCrab sticks are imitation crab meat products made primarily from fish paste, featuring a bright color and tender texture. They are commonly stir-fried, simmered in soup, or grilled with other seafood or vegetables.
Mustard greensGongcai, also known as Tai Gan, is a dried vegetable made from the fleshy stems of lettuce-family plants through processes such as sun-drying and pickling. It has a bright green color and a crisp texture. To prepare, soak it in water first, then mix with seasonings.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.