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Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
Xingfu Zhong Road (Xingfu Village No. 16), Xingfu Subdistrict
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Xingfu Zhong Road (Xingfu Village No. 16), Xingfu Subdistrict. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Rice, Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Grilled Eggplant with Sauce.
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: Yantai
- Category: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: Xingfu Zhong Road (Xingfu Village No. 16), Xingfu Subdistrict
- Popular dishes: Northeast Rice, Northeastern Sweet and Sour Pork, Grilled Eggplant with Sauce, Pork Killing Dish, Tendon and Brain Hot Pot
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Dishes
Northeast RiceNortheast rice is a specialty rice from China's Northeast region, renowned for its full grains, firm texture, and clear, transparent color. When cooking, wash the rice thoroughly, add an appropriate amount of water, and after boiling, the cooked rice becomes soft, fragrant, and sticky with a delicate texture.
Northeastern Sweet and Sour PorkNortheastern Guobaorou is a dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is cut into pieces, coated with a starch paste, and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup, evenly coating the meat pieces in a sweet-and-sour glaze. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Grilled Eggplant with SauceGrilled eggplant is a dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient. After washing and cutting into segments or cubes, the eggplant is softened by roasting or frying, then mixed or simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, garlic, and green onions to absorb the flavors fully.
Pork Killing DishSlaughterhouse dish, primarily made with fresh pork, typically paired with pig blood and offal, then stewed. The dish retains the original flavor of the pork, with a rich broth and tender meat, complemented by various pork parts for a nutritious meal.
Tendon and Brain Hot PotGintoubana锅 is a hot pot dish made primarily with beef tendons and beef brain, simmered with various spices and vegetables. The beef tendons become tender and soft after stewing, while the beef brain is smooth and delicious. Combined with an array of vegetables and spices, the broth is rich and nutritious.
Premium Pork SpinePremium pork spine made with slow-cooked bone-in ribs in a secret sauce, tender and flavorful.
Pork Spine and Sauerkraut Hot PotSpinal bone sour cabbage pot features pork spine as the main ingredient, combined with fermented cabbage, potatoes, and vermicelli, slow-cooked to create a rich broth where collagen from the bones infuses into the soup.
Catfish Hot PotBream pot is a dish centered around bream, combined with ingredients such as tofu, cabbage, and vermicelli. The bream and accompaniments are stewed together in a pot. Typically, the bream is cleaned first, then pan-fried or blanched before being added to a pot with broth or water, along with vegetables and seasonings. It is slowly simmered over low heat to make the fish tender and the broth rich and flavorful.