Lu Nan Old Taste · Home-style Shandong Cuisine (Chalujie Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.7
150 meters north of the intersection of Xiaowei Liu Road and Chalu Street
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 150 meters north of the intersection of Xiaowei Liu Road and Chalu Street. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pan-fried Bao, Baked flatbread, Pearl Fish Ball Soup.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: 150 meters north of the intersection of Xiaowei Liu Road and Chalu Street
- Popular dishes: Pan-fried Bao, Baked flatbread, Pearl Fish Ball Soup, Old Jining Steamed Pork Rolls, Crispy Skin Sea Bass
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Dishes
Pan-fried BaoPan-fried bao is a Chinese pastry made with flour dough filled with pork and cabbage, steamed then pan-fried in a skillet with water until the bottom turns golden and crispy.
Baked flatbreadBaozi is a Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, water, and yeast. It is prepared by mixing the dough, allowing it to ferment, rolling it out, and then baking it. After baking, the baozi has a golden, crispy crust and a soft, flaky interior.
Pearl Fish Ball SoupA delicate soup made with fish balls crafted from fresh fish meat, simmered in a clear broth for a light and savory flavor.
Old Jining Steamed Pork RollsA traditional Shandong dish made with pork belly and minced pork, rolled and steamed, then inverted onto a plate for serving.
Crispy Skin Sea BassCrispy-skinned sea bass is made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient. After preparation, the fish is coated with a thin layer of starch and deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and golden brown. During preparation, minimal seasonings are used to preserve the natural flavor and tender texture of the fish meat.
Stir-Fried Lamb with GarlicGarlic stir-fried lamb is a Chinese dish featuring lamb and garlic as main ingredients. Thinly sliced lamb is quickly stir-fried with plenty of minced garlic, resulting in tender meat and rich garlic flavor. Seasoned with light soy sauce and cooking wine, it uses minimal additional ingredients.
Spicy Chicken with ChiliSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, seasoned with large amounts of chili peppers and spices. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings to allow the chicken to fully absorb the spicy and fragrant flavors, resulting in a bright red color and a distinctive numbingly spicy, savory taste.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Spicy CarpSpicy carp is made from fresh carp, scored and marinated with wine and ginger to remove fishy odor. Sauté dried chili,花椒, ginger, and garlic in hot oil, add doubanjiang to create red oil, then pan-fry the carp until golden on both sides. Add water and simmer until flavorful, finally garnish with green onions and coriander.
Lu Nan Earth Pot ChickenLu Nan Earth Pot Chicken is a traditional dish made with chicken and vegetables like potatoes and vermicelli, slow-cooked in an iron pot for rich flavor.
Duck Egg Stir-Fried Rice NoodlesDuck egg stir-fried rice vermicelli is a Chinese home-style dish primarily made with duck eggs and rice noodles. Duck eggs are beaten and stir-fried together with sliced rice vermicelli in a wok, typically enhanced with chopped green onions and minced garlic for aroma. It's ready to serve once the duck eggs have set and the rice vermicelli is soft and tender.