Zhang's Small Earth Hut Hot Pot (Zhongcheng Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.3
No. 452 Zhongcheng Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 452 Zhongcheng Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Baby bok choy, Cucumber Salad, Oil-soaked tofu skin.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 452 Zhongcheng Road
- Popular dishes: Baby bok choy, Cucumber Salad, Oil-soaked tofu skin, Kimchi Fried Rice, Sliced Beef Tripe Hot Pot
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Dishes
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a simple cold dish with fresh cucumber as the main ingredient. After washing and lightly pounding the cucumber, add garlic, cilantro, and other seasonings, then drizzle with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Mix well and serve.
Oil-soaked tofu skinOil tofu skin is a traditional soy product dish made from fresh yellow beans, carefully processed through multiple steps including soaking, grinding, boiling the slurry, and forming a film. The finished product has a golden color, thin texture, smooth and tender taste, and good elasticity. It can be cooked with various seasonings and side dishes, suitable for stir-frying, boiling, or cold mixing, making it an excellent choice among vegetarian dishes.
Kimchi Fried RiceKimchi fried rice is a stir-fried dish made primarily with rice and kimchi. Day-old rice is fluffed and stir-fried with chopped kimchi, then seasoned with scallions and garlic. Eggs or meat can be added for extra flavor. Proper heat control ensures each grain remains distinct while the tangy kimchi blends harmoniously with the rice.
Sliced Beef Tripe Hot PotHot pot tripe is a dish served in hot pot cuisine, primarily made from fresh beef tripe. The preparation is simple: slice the tripe into bite-sized pieces and briefly blanch it in the hot pot until it changes color—then it's ready to eat. It has a tender texture and is a common delicacy in hot pot meals.
Grilled WingsRoasted wings are made primarily from chicken wings, marinated and then grilled at high temperatures in an oven or on a grill. The skin is crispy, the meat is tender, and the aroma is irresistible.
Beef TripeBeef tendon is a dish primarily made from the main large tendons located in the cow's back, which connect and support the entire body's movement muscles. To prepare it, the beef tendon is first cleaned thoroughly, then simmered or pressure-cooked until tender, before being grilled or stir-fried and finally seasoned with spices for added aroma.
Beef tendon noodlesNiu Jin Mian is a noodle dish primarily made with noodles and beef tendons. The beef tendons are simmered until soft and tender, then combined with chewy noodles and topped with a specially prepared sauce. After thorough mixing, it is ready to be enjoyed.
Sesame PasteSesame paste is a sauce made by grinding roasted sesame seeds and vegetable oil. It has a golden color and a rich flavor, commonly used for seasoning or as a dipping sauce.
Eggplant Fried RiceEggplant fried rice is a Chinese home-style dish primarily made with eggplant and rice. The eggplant is diced, then pan-fried or stir-fried before being mixed with cooked rice and seasoned with appropriate seasonings to allow the rice to absorb the eggplant's aroma. Scallions and garlic are typically added as accompaniments to enhance the flavor.
Tofu SkinTofu skin is a soy-based product made through soaking, grinding, boiling, and filtering processes. It has a golden color, thin and transparent texture, and can be eaten directly or used as an ingredient in cooking.
Spicy SauceHot sauce is a seasoning made primarily from chili peppers, supplemented with ingredients such as garlic and ginger. It is produced through processes like mixing, grinding, or cooking, resulting in a bright red color and intense spiciness.
Spicy and Sour NoodlesSour Spicy Noodles: Made primarily from sweet potato noodles, this dish is enhanced with ingredients such as bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, and soybeans. The sweet potato noodles are boiled and then topped with a specially prepared sour and spicy sauce, followed by the addition of the配料. The texture is smooth and slippery, and the broth is tangy and spicy.