Yan's Old Courtyard
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 359 Heyang Road (440 meters on foot from Exit D of Zhengyang Zhonglu Metro Station)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 359 Heyang Road (440 meters on foot from Exit D of Zhengyang Zhonglu Metro Station). It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Cold Noodles, Homestyle Cold Dish, Dry-Fried Squid.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 359 Heyang Road (440 meters on foot from Exit D of Zhengyang Zhonglu Metro Station)
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Homestyle Cold Dish, Dry-Fried Squid, Candied Sweet Potato, Wood Ear Mushroom with Pork
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern cold noodles are made primarily from potato starch noodles, combined with shredded cucumber, shredded carrot, wood ear mushrooms, and other vegetables, then tossed in a dressing made from garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Homestyle Cold DishHome-style cold dish is a refreshing appetizer mainly made from various vegetables, with primary ingredients including cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and bean sprouts. The preparation method is simple: slice the ingredients and mix them with seasonings such as vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic paste.
Dry-Fried SquidDry-fried squid is a dish made primarily with squid, stir-fried with dried chilies, green onions, ginger, and garlic. In the preparation process, the squid is first cut into strips and then stir-fried with various seasonings until dry and fragrant, resulting in an appealing golden color.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Wood Ear Mushroom with PorkWood Ear Pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork, eggs, wood ear mushrooms, and yellow flower vegetables. The preparation involves marinating sliced pork, scrambling and cooking the eggs, then stir-frying them together with rehydrated wood ear mushrooms and yellow flower vegetables. Finally, seasonings are added to enhance aroma and flavor, resulting in a colorful and nutritionally balanced dish.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Pickled Vegetable NoodlesA Chinese home-style dish made with pickled vegetables and vermicelli noodles, stir-fried for a tangy and savory flavor.
Braised EggplantStir-fried eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. After cutting the eggplant into pieces or slices, it is stir-fried in oil until slightly golden, then seasoned with ingredients such as garlic, soy sauce, and sugar, and slowly simmered until the eggplant is fully flavored and tender.
AspicBraised pork skin is a traditional dish made primarily from pig's skin. The preparation involves cleaning the pig's skin thoroughly, then stewing it until tender. Excess fat is removed, and the skin is cut into thin strips. Next, appropriate seasonings and water are added, and the mixture is slowly simmered to fully dissolve the collagen from the pork skin. Finally, it is cooled and solidified into a jelly-like consistency.
Corn Soup with Egg FlowersCorn and egg soup is a dish made primarily with corn kernels and eggs. Boil corn with water or broth, slowly pour in beaten eggs while stirring to form egg flowers, then season with salt. Simple to prepare with a smooth texture.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.