Lao Yu Yu Hot Pot • Only Spicy Flavor
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.8
No. 138 Mingyang 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. 138 Mingyang 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: Xiao Jun Gan, Fresh Tripe, Fresh Brain Noodles from Morning Pig Head Chopping.
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: 4.8
- Address: No. 138 Mingyang Road
- Popular dishes: Xiao Jun Gan, Fresh Tripe, Fresh Brain Noodles from Morning Pig Head Chopping, Bauhinia Tofu, Pork Liver
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.

Dishes
Xiao Jun GanXiao Jun Gan is a traditional dish made primarily from chicken gizzards or duck gizzards, carefully marinated and threaded onto bamboo skewers. It is cooked by grilling or frying until the outside turns golden and crispy while the inside remains tender and juicy. Finally, it can be sprinkled with seasonings to enhance its aroma.
Fresh TripeFresh tripe refers to a specific part of the cow's stomach, which is cleaned and then eaten raw or quickly blanched. The main ingredient is fresh beef tripe, and the preparation method includes cleaning, slicing, and brief blanching or quick boiling.
Fresh Brain Noodles from Morning Pig Head ChoppingFresh pig brain harvested immediately after morning slaughter, cleaned with water, blanched to remove odor, then mixed with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. Smooth and tender texture with a light fragrance, mild in flavor.
Bauhinia TofuMu Lian Tofu is a dish primarily made from tofu, carefully prepared through a meticulous process. The tofu is first sliced thinly and then paired with a specially crafted sauce. Through steaming, the sauce fully penetrates the tofu, preserving its delicate and smooth texture.
Pork LiverThis dish features fresh pork liver as the main ingredient, carefully prepared and stir-fried with appropriate seasonings. It has a bright red color, tender texture, and is rich in nutrition.
Braised Chicken Feet with Tiger SkinHǔpí Jīzhǎo is made primarily from chicken feet. The chicken feet are deep-fried until the skin becomes crispy and bubbled, then marinated with seasonings to absorb flavor. Finally, they are steamed to allow the taste to penetrate into the inner parts, creating a texture resembling tiger skin.
Shrimp pasteShrimp paste is a dish primarily made from fresh shrimp. The preparation method mainly involves removing the shells from the shrimp, mashing them into shrimp paste, and then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well combined. Through specific techniques, it forms a smooth and tender shrimp paste. During cooking, shrimp paste is commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, soups, or stir-fries, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Spicy Broth BaseSpicy broth base made from beef tallow, chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, doubanjiang, and various spices. Includes dried chilies, ginger, garlic, green onions, star anise, cinnamon, and more, cooked at high heat and simmered long to create a rich, numbingly spicy flavor.
Fresh Duck BloodFresh duck blood is a dish primarily made with fresh duck blood as the main ingredient. The duck blood is carefully processed to maintain its tender texture and is typically cooked simply with seasonings such as chili, scallions, ginger, and garlic to highlight the natural freshness of the duck blood.
Goose IntestinesGoose intestine is a dish made from goose intestines, typically cleaned, blanched or marinated, then quickly stir-fried or boiled. Common preparations include stir-frying with garlic, chili, and cilantro, or serving in hot pot.