Joyful Fried Skewers (Dongguoyuan Community Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
Near No. 436 Pingyang Road
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 Near No. 436 Pingyang Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pumpkin Pancake, Yellow Millet Rice Cake Skewers, Thai Roll.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: Near No. 436 Pingyang Road
- Popular dishes: Pumpkin Pancake, Yellow Millet Rice Cake Skewers, Thai Roll, Fried Sweet Potato Skin, Exploding Squid Balls
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Dishes
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
Yellow Millet Rice Cake SkewersYellow millet rice cakes cut into pieces and skewered, steamed until soft and chewy. Served with sweet sauces or fillings for a traditional taste.
Thai RollThai Roll is a Thai-style roll made with rice paper, shrimp, lettuce, mint, and carrot strips, served with a tangy spicy sauce for a refreshing and zesty flavor.
Fried Sweet Potato SkinFried taro skin is a deep-fried snack made primarily from taro skin. Cut into strips or slices, it's fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, then drained and served. Enjoy as-is or with dipping sauce.
Exploding Squid BallsA dish made of fresh squid mixed with pork and seasonings, formed into balls and deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, offering a rich and layered texture.
Stinky Tofu SkewersStinky tofu skewers are made by cutting tofu into small pieces, threading them onto bamboo sticks, fermenting to develop a unique smell, then frying or pan-frying. Main ingredients are tofu and bamboo skewers, with possible seasoning during preparation.
Mushroom SkewersMushroom skewers are made from fresh mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed, then threaded onto bamboo sticks. They can be combined with other vegetables or meats. Typically grilled on a rack or pan-fried, or lightly fried until slightly charred, then seasoned and served.
Shrimp-Paste Pork CutletA dish made by frying pork cutlets coated in egg and starch, then stir-frying with dried shrimp to create a crispy, savory flavor.
Fog-ice Chicken SticksChicken breast strips marinated and deep-fried to a crispy finish, resembling frost on the outside while remaining tender inside, served with a special sauce.
Flavor Yogurt BunA soft and tangy bun made with yogurt, sugar, and flour, often filled with jam or nuts, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity.