Zuo Daxi (Exhibition Center Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.4
Unit A-104, Evergrande Century Plaza (500 meters west of Hengxin Primary School, south side of the road)
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 Unit A-104, Evergrande Century Plaza (500 meters west of Hengxin Primary School, south side of the road). It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rooster and Bull Penis Stew, Stewed Rooster, Stewed Gaya Fish.
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: 4.4
- Address: Unit A-104, Evergrande Century Plaza (500 meters west of Hengxin Primary School, south side of the road)
- Popular dishes: Rooster and Bull Penis Stew, Stewed Rooster, Stewed Gaya Fish, Fried Mushrooms, Stir-fried Pork Kidney
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Dishes
Rooster and Bull Penis StewA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking rooster and bull penis together to create a rich, nourishing flavor.
Stewed RoosterStewed rooster is a dish made primarily with rooster, seasoned with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, then slowly simmered. The chicken absorbs the flavors and becomes tender and flavorful.
Stewed Gaya FishA dish made by slow-cooking Gaya fish with ginger, scallions, and garlic, resulting in tender fish and rich broth.
Fried MushroomsFried mushrooms are a dish made primarily with fresh mushrooms. After washing and drying the mushrooms, they are marinated with seasonings such as salt and pepper for a while, then coated in batter or breadcrumbs. They are deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy, then removed and drained of excess oil.
Stir-fried Pork KidneyStir-fried pig kidneys is a Chinese stir-fry dish using pork kidneys as the main ingredient. The kidneys are cut with diagonal incisions and briefly blanched, then quickly stir-fried with vegetables such as green peppers and onions. Seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic are added to maintain the tender texture of the kidneys.
Braised Pork BellySpecial braised pork belly is made with fatty pork, blanched and then stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves until tender and glossy.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
Tea-Scented Spare RibsTea-flavored spare ribs are made by marinating and stewing pork ribs with tea or tea infusion. After blanching, the ribs are slowly cooked with tea leaves, ginger slices, and green onions to absorb the tea aroma, resulting in tender meat with a subtle tea fragrance.
Spicy Pork Stir-FryStir-fried pork with chili peppers is a home-style dish made primarily from pork and chili peppers. The method involves slicing the pork thinly, cutting the chili peppers into segments, stir-frying the pork until it changes color, then adding the chili segments and continuing to stir-fry. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stirred evenly to complete.
Sour Radish Stir-Fried Glass NoodlesSuanluobo stir-fried vermicelli is a dish made primarily with sour radish and vermicelli. Soak the vermicelli beforehand, slice the sour radish. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the sour radish until fragrant, then add the vermicelli and season to taste.
Iron Plate CatfishA dish featuring fresh catfish cooked on a hot iron plate with aromatics and vegetables, resulting in tender meat and rich flavor.
Flavorful EggplantFragrant eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then stir-fried with a specially prepared seasoning to create a unique flavor.
Duck Egg Noodles with VermicelliDuck egg vermicelli is a dish made primarily from duck eggs and rice noodles. Duck eggs are scrambled and fried into thin omelets, while rice noodles are soaked in warm water, cut into strips, and mixed with seasonings. Add葱花 and香菜 for extra flavor. The texture is smooth and refreshing.
Spicy Fish SlicesA spicy Sichuan dish featuring tender fish slices stir-fried with chili and Sichuan peppercorns, delivering a bold, numbing heat.