Lao Jiu Xiang Hot Pot (Pailang Street Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 238-2 Paifang Street
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 No. 238-2 Paifang Street. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Preserving Black Chicken, Health-Promoting Mung Bean Sprouts, Thousand-layer Tofu.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 238-2 Paifang Street
- Popular dishes: Health-Preserving Black Chicken, Health-Promoting Mung Bean Sprouts, Thousand-layer Tofu, Double Pepper Oil Chicken, Crispy Pork Strips
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Dishes
Health-Preserving Black ChickenA nourishing black chicken dish made with medicinal herbs like goji berries and astragalus, slow-cooked for a rich, health-promoting flavor.
Health-Promoting Mung Bean SproutsHealth-promoting mung bean sprouts are made by blanching mung bean sprouts in water and then tossing them cold. Crisp in texture, rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, they help clear heat, detoxify the body, and aid digestion, making this a refreshing and healthy vegetarian dish.
Thousand-layer TofuA dish made by frying tofu slices or cubes multiple times to create a crispy texture, then stir-fried with sauce and vegetables for a rich flavor.
Double Pepper Oil ChickenA Chinese dish featuring chicken stir-fried with green and red peppers in a fragrant oil sauce, known for its spicy and savory flavor.
Crispy Pork StripsSucculent pork slices, made from fatty pork belly, are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. To prepare, the pork belly is sliced thinly, seasoned with salt, cooking wine, and five-spice powder, then fried in hot oil until perfectly crisp.
Scallop MeatScallop meat is a dish primarily made with fresh scallops. To prepare it, first clean the scallops and separate the meat. Then, depending on your taste, you can steam it, stir-fry it with garlic, or cook it with other seasonings. After cooking, the scallop meat is tender and juicy, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Refined Pork BellyA refined dish made from premium pork belly, slow-cooked to tender perfection with a slightly crispy exterior and rich, savory flavor.
Pork ChopA dish made by pounding and frying pork or beef slices until crispy outside and tender inside, commonly found in Chinese home cooking and Hong Kong-style restaurants.
Premium Ribs LambPremium lamb ribs marinated with secret spices and slowly stewed, resulting in tender, juicy meat with rich aroma. Main ingredients: lamb ribs and various spices, prepared by slow stewing.
Wild Sea ShrimpFreshly caught wild sea shrimp, steamed or blanched to preserve natural flavor—delicate, tender, and subtly sweet.
Sweet CornSweet corn is a dish primarily made with fresh corn as the main ingredient. Typically, the corn kernels are removed and blanched or steamed, and a small amount of sugar and butter may be added for flavor. The preparation method is simple and preserves the natural sweetness of the corn.
High-Calcium Lamb MeatHigh-calcium lamb is a nutritious dish primarily made with fresh lamb. During cooking, the lamb is cut into pieces, marinated with a special seasoning, and then grilled or stewed to retain its tender texture.