From the Past Slow Bar (Dongcang Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.8
No. 123-8, Shanda South 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 No. 123-8, Shanda South Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Crispy Tofu with Sauce, Shredded Potatoes, Crispy Pork Strips.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 123-8, Shanda South Road
- Popular dishes: Crispy Tofu with Sauce, Shredded Potatoes, Crispy Pork Strips, Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice Balls, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot
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Dishes
Crispy Tofu with SauceBaojiang tofu is a specialty dish primarily made from tofu. The tofu undergoes special processing to achieve a crispy outer layer while maintaining a tender and smooth interior with rich sauce. During preparation, the tofu is first marinated, then fried until golden and crunchy, and finally served with a specially crafted sauce for flavor.
Shredded PotatoesShredded potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them into thin strips, then stir-frying with oil. Typically, garlic and chili are added to enhance the aroma, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Crispy Pork StripsA popular Chinese snack made from pork belly coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy, served with a savory or spicy dipping sauce.
Stir-Fried Glutinous Rice BallsStir-fried glutinous rice balls is a dish primarily made with glutinous rice balls, paired with辅料 such as greens, minced meat, or ham, and cooked through quick stir-frying. The rice balls are first boiled until cooked, drained, then stir-fried together with the ingredients to achieve a slightly crispy outer skin and soft, chewy filling, resulting in a rich and satisfying texture.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
招牌肥肠鱼招牌肥肠鱼以新鲜鱼片和猪大肠为主要食材,经过焯水处理后与豆瓣酱、姜蒜、辣椒等调料一同炖煮,使鱼肉鲜嫩、肥肠软糯,汤汁浓郁。
Fried Pork Crumbs with CabbageOil渣 cabbage is a home-style dish made with cabbage and pork cracklings. Shredded cabbage is stir-fried with fried cracklings, seasoned with salt and spices, then quickly cooked.
Rose Handmade Ice JellyA refreshing dessert made from natural ice jelly seeds, flavored with rose syrup and red sugar water, topped with crushed peanuts for a delicate floral taste.
Chongqing Spicy ChickenChongqing Chili Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, paired with a large amount of dried red chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. The chicken is cut into pieces, marinated, then stir-fried at high heat with spices and chili peppers until the chicken turns golden and crispy.
Snow Bean Pig Trotter Chicken StewA hearty stew made with pig trotters, chicken, and snow beans, slowly cooked until tender and flavorful.
Yuan Yang Spicy Beef in Boiling WaterA fusion dish from Sichuan cuisine, featuring beef sliced and cooked in two distinct flavors—spicy and numbing on one side, and fragrant red oil on the other—with vegetables like bean sprouts and cabbage.
Mapo TofuMapo Tofu is a traditional dish made primarily with tofu, seasoned with minced meat and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). First, cut the tofu into cubes, then stir-fry the minced meat and doubanjiang. Add the tofu cubes and gently stir-fry until well-seasoned, then reduce the sauce to finish.