Xinhe Caoshi Restaurant
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.4
190 meters west of the south gate of Xinhe Residential Community
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 190 meters west of the south gate of Xinhe Residential Community. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Hawthorn Braised Pork, Crispy Pork Tenderloin, Mixed Grain Bun.
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: Yantai
- Category: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: 190 meters west of the south gate of Xinhe Residential Community
- Popular dishes: Hawthorn Braised Pork, Crispy Pork Tenderloin, Mixed Grain Bun, Fried Oyster Yellow, Eggplant
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Dishes
Hawthorn Braised PorkSour haw braised pork is a traditional dish featuring pork belly as the main ingredient and sour haw as a辅料. To prepare, first cut the pork belly into pieces and stir-fry until browned, then add sour haw, caramel color, soy sauce, and other seasonings, simmering slowly until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.
Crispy Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The tenderloin is cut into strips, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The dish has a golden color with a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Mixed Grain BunA mixed-grain bun is a pastry made by wrapping fillings in a dough prepared from a blend of various whole grain flours. The main ingredients include corn flour, millet flour, oat flour, bean flour, and wheat flour, while the fillings commonly consist of vegetables, meat, or soy products. To prepare it, mix the whole grain flours with wheat flour in a specific ratio, add water to form a dough, roll out the dough into wrappers, fill with the chosen filling, and steam until cooked.
Fried Oyster YellowA traditional Chinese dish made by frying fresh oysters coated in starch until crispy and tender.
EggplantEggplant is a common vegetable typically sliced into segments or pieces for cooking. Preparation methods include stir-frying, braising in brown sauce, frying, steaming, or stewing, often combined with seasonings such as garlic, ginger, and green onions. It can also be cooked together with meats or soy-based products.
Free-range ChickenFree-range chicken, known for its tender and flavorful meat, is typically cooked by stewing or braising with ginger and scallions to preserve its natural taste.
Medicinal ChickenA nourishing dish made by stewing chicken with medicinal herbs such as ginseng, angelica, and goji berries for health benefits.
Crispy Fried ShrimpSoft-fried shrimp is a dish made primarily with shrimp, prepared through steps such as marinating, coating in batter, and frying. The shrimp is specially treated to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a golden color and delicious flavor.
Spicy Pig IntestinesA spicy Sichuan dish made with cleaned and stir-fried pig intestines, seasoned with chili and Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing, fiery flavor.
Bamboo Shoot Tofu StripsFragrant Chinese toon and tofu shreds is a dish made primarily from tender Chinese toon and tofu. Cut the tofu into fine strands, wash and chop the Chinese toon, then mix both ingredients together with seasonings and toss well. This dish typically requires no cooking—it is served cold as a salad.