Old Jinan Siheyuan · Authentic Shandong Cuisine (Chaoshan Street Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 43-1, Chaoshan Street, 2nd Floor
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. 43-1, Chaoshan Street, 2nd Floor. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nine-Turned Intestines, Nine-turn Intestine (Small Portion), Milk Soup with Lotus Stem.
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: 4.5
- Address: No. 43-1, Chaoshan Street, 2nd Floor
- Popular dishes: Nine-Turned Intestines, Nine-turn Intestine (Small Portion), Milk Soup with Lotus Stem, Fried Dough with Cucumber, Spring Water Stone-Milled Tofu
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Dishes
Nine-Turned IntestinesNine-turn intestine is a traditional famous dish, primarily made from pork intestines. After blanching and frying, it is stir-fried with various seasonings and then slowly stewed until fully flavored. The dish has a rich red color and a spiral shape, offering a layered texture.
Nine-turn Intestine (Small Portion)A classic Shandong dish made from pork intestines, braised multiple times to achieve a rich, complex flavor combining sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and umami tastes.
Milk Soup with Lotus StemA traditional Shandong dish made with lotus stems cooked in a rich, creamy broth for a delicate and savory flavor.
Fried Dough with CucumberA cold dish made primarily with fried dough sticks and cucumber. Cut the dough sticks into segments and mix with sliced or julienned cucumber, then season and toss to serve.
Spring Water Stone-Milled TofuA delicate tofu made from soybeans ground slowly in a stone mill and coagulated with spring water, offering a smooth texture and natural bean flavor.
Spring Water CarpFresh carp cooked in spring water with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender meat and a delicate, savory broth.
Stir-Fried Mixed VegetablesStir-fried mixed vegetables is a dish made by stir-frying a variety of vegetables, with main ingredients including bean sprouts, leeks, vermicelli, and eggs. The method involves partially cooking each ingredient separately, then stir-frying them together in a wok with oil, and finally adding seasonings and stirring evenly.
Scallion Pancake RollScallion pancakes are a traditional Chinese snack made by spreading batter into thin pancakes and wrapping them around sliced scallions. Main ingredients include flour, water, eggs, and scallions. The batter is poured onto a flat pan to form a round pancake, then topped with sliced scallions and rolled up for eating.
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.
Special Stir-Fried ChickenSpecial Stir-Fried Chicken is a delicacy made primarily with chicken, enhanced with various spices and vegetables. The chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried together with seasonings such as green onions, ginger, and garlic. A specially prepared sauce is added to elevate the flavor, followed by the addition of适量 vegetables until fully infused with taste, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Old Jinan Fried Pork StripsA traditional Shandong dish made by marinating pork strips, coating them in batter, and deep-frying until crispy. Served with scallions and sweet bean sauce.
Cucumber with Fried Dough SticksCucumber and fried dough stick salad is a home-style cold dish, primarily made with fresh cucumber and crispy fried dough sticks. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumber, lightly crush it, then cut into pieces; cut the fried dough sticks into segments. Add seasonings such as minced garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil, then mix well.