Northwest Original Courtyard
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 21 Jinkou First 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 No. 21 Jinkou First 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: Three-Flour Yak Steak Roll, Three Delicacies Lanzhou Six-Year Lily, Cumin Lamb.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 21 Jinkou First Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Flour Yak Steak Roll, Three Delicacies Lanzhou Six-Year Lily, Cumin Lamb, Hand-held Lamb, Mixed Lamb Face Salad
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Dishes
Three-Flour Yak Steak RollA Tibetan dish featuring yak steak served with a rolled flatbread made from a blend of three flours—wheat, corn, and millet—grilled to perfection.
Three Delicacies Lanzhou Six-Year LilyA refined dish featuring Lanzhou's six-year aged lily as the main ingredient, combined with shrimp, ham, and egg white. The lily is tender and fragrant, complemented by the freshness of shrimp and ham, steamed to preserve natural flavors.
Cumin LambCumin lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb, seasoned with cumin powder and garnished with cilantro. The lamb is sliced, marinated with cumin and other seasonings, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil until cooked through, and finally sprinkled with cilantro for added aroma.
Hand-held LambHand-grabbed mutton is a dish primarily made with mutton, typically using tender leg or back meat. The preparation involves cleaning and cutting the mutton into pieces, then marinating it with spices before cooking it using specific methods such as boiling, steaming, or roasting until the meat becomes tender and juicy. It is commonly enjoyed by tearing it apart with hands, often accompanied by dipping sauces to enhance the flavor.
Mixed Lamb Face SaladA cold dish made by mixing lamb face meat with seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and chili oil for a fresh and flavorful bite.
Grilled Lamb RibsGrilled lamb chops is a dish made primarily from lamb chops, prepared by roasting. After marinating, the lamb chops are placed on a grill and slowly roasted over moderate heat until the exterior turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy.
Milk Egg Glutinous Rice WineMilk egg glutinous rice wine is a dessert made primarily from milk, eggs, and glutinous rice wine. The preparation is simple: first heat the milk to just below boiling point, then beat in the eggs and mix well, finally add the glutinous rice wine and cook until thickened.
Beef Tripe SoupOx knuckle is a dish made primarily from beef bones, especially knuckle or tail bones, slowly simmered to infuse the broth with collagen and nutrients. After blanching to remove odor, it's cooked with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices over low heat for several hours until tender and the broth turns creamy white.
Spicy Boiled Fish with Stir-fried SauceFresh carp is quickly boiled in a flavorful broth, enhanced by stir-fried aromatics like ginger, garlic, and chili. The dish delivers tender fish meat and a rich, spicy taste.
Mutton SoupMutton soup is made primarily with mutton, combined with适量 of spices and vegetables, and simmered to perfection. The broth is clear, the meat is tender, the flavor is rich and full-bodied, and it is highly nutritious.