Yuan's Skewers & Spicy Hot Pot (Xuejiadu Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.4
Mingrenhai Plaza, Changjiang East 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 Mingrenhai Plaza, Changjiang East 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, Ice Jelly, Tripe.
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: 4.4
- Address: Mingrenhai Plaza, Changjiang East Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Beef, Ice Jelly, Tripe, Flame-Grilled Beef, Shrimp paste
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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.
Ice JellyIce jelly is a traditional dessert made from ice jelly seeds, processed into transparent gel-like blocks. To prepare it, the blocks are cut into细条 or small pieces and mixed with ingredients such as brown sugar syrup, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and fruit pieces. It has a smooth, refreshing texture that cools and refreshes the body.
TripeTripe, primarily made from the rumen of cattle, is finely processed to achieve a tender texture. It is typically sliced and served with spicy hot pot or cold dressing, offering a crisp and refreshing taste—making it a popular choice in hot pot dishes.
Flame-Grilled BeefFlame beef is a dish made with beef and vegetables like onions and green peppers, stir-fried quickly at high heat. Seasonings such as soy sauce, cooking wine, and oyster sauce are added, then hot oil or alcohol is poured to create a flame effect that enhances the aroma.
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.
Yin-Yang Hot PotA double-boiled hot pot is a divided-style hot pot, typically split into two parts: one side with a clear or spicy broth, and the other with a different flavor (such as mushroom soup or tomato soup). Main ingredients include beef, lamb, seafood, vegetables, tofu products, and various meatballs, which are cooked in different broths.
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.