Chen's Northeastern Cuisine Restaurant
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.4
No. 1 Shop north of the west gate, Jiaodong New City Community
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. 1 Shop north of the west gate, Jiaodong New City Community. 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, Pork Belly with Sour Cabbage, Cold Noodles.
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: 3.4
- Address: No. 1 Shop north of the west gate, Jiaodong New City Community
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Pork Belly with Sour Cabbage, Cold Noodles, Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-Fry, Spicy Pepper and Dried Tofu
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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.
Pork Belly with Sour CabbagePork belly and sour cabbage is a classic dish made primarily with pork belly and sour cabbage. The pork belly is sliced thinly, and the sour cabbage is washed and chopped. The two are stir-fried together to create a richly flavored dish. The pork belly is fatty yet not greasy, while the sour cabbage offers a refreshing, tangy taste that complements the pork perfectly.
Cold NoodlesCold noodles made primarily with noodles, vegetables, and meat. After cooking and rinsing with cold water, seasonings are added and mixed well. The noodles are smooth and silky, paired with fresh vegetables and savory meat for a rich and satisfying taste.
Three Fresh Ingredients Stir-FryDì Sān Xiān is a classic Chinese dish made primarily with eggplant, potato, and green pepper. The ingredients are first cut into pieces, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to allow the flavors to fully penetrate, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Spicy Pepper and Dried Tofu尖椒干豆腐 is a dish primarily made with dried tofu and green chili peppers. The dried tofu is cut into strips or cubes, and the green chilies are sliced or chopped. Both ingredients are stir-fried together. Typically, the dried tofu is blanched first to remove any odor, then stir-fried with the green chilies and seasoned with appropriate seasonings until fully flavored.
Dry-Fried Silkworm PupaeDry-fried silkworm pupae is a Chinese dish featuring silkworm pupae as the main ingredient, stir-fried in oil until the surface is slightly crispy, then seasoned with chili, scallion, ginger, and garlic.
Fried Spring RollsFried spring rolls are a traditional Chinese snack made by wrapping vegetables and meat in thin dough, then deep-frying until golden and crispy.
Braised CarpBraised carp is a Chinese dish featuring carp as the main ingredient. The fish is cleaned, pan-fried until golden on both sides, then simmered with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until flavorful, followed by reducing the sauce. The finished dish has a bright red color and tender fish meat.
Scallion Stir-fried OctopusA classic Chinese dish featuring tender octopus stir-fried with scallions, seasoned simply for a savory and aromatic flavor.
Braised Eggplant in SauceStir-fried eggplant with sauce is a dish where eggplant slices are cooked or fried until soft, then mixed with a seasoned sauce containing soy sauce, garlic, green onions, sugar, and vinegar.
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.
Spicy ChickenSpicy chicken is a dish made with chicken, marinated and then fried or stir-fried, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices. Main ingredients include chicken thighs or breasts, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic, cooked at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich flavor.
Braised Fish and Pork DumplingsA traditional Chinese dumpling made with a filling of fresh fish and pork, steamed or boiled to perfection.