Jingxin Restaurant Private Cuisine (Chaxiangyuan Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐
Beside the Northwest Gate of Chaxiangyuan
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, 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 Beside the Northwest Gate of Chaxiangyuan. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shredded Potatoes, Cumin King Oyster Mushroom, Cumin Squid.
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: 特色菜
- Rating:
- Address: Beside the Northwest Gate of Chaxiangyuan
- Popular dishes: Shredded Potatoes, Cumin King Oyster Mushroom, Cumin Squid, Dry-Fried Chicken, Crispy Fried Yellow Croaker
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Dishes
Shredded PotatoesShredded potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them into thin strips, then stir-frying with oil. Typically, garlic and chili are added to enhance the aroma, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Cumin King Oyster MushroomA Chinese vegetarian dish made with king oyster mushrooms stir-fried with cumin and seasonings, offering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Cumin SquidCumin squid is a dish made with fresh squid and seasoned with cumin powder, chili powder, and other spices. Squid is cleaned, sliced into rings or strips, marinated with salt and cooking wine, then stir-fried with葱姜蒜, cumin, and more to absorb the flavors while keeping a tender, elastic texture.
Dry-Fried ChickenA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying chicken with aromatics and spices until tender and fragrant.
Crispy Fried Yellow CroakerCrunchy yellow croaker is a Chinese dish made with yellow croaker as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated, coated in starch or flour, and deep-fried until golden and crispy outside while remaining tender inside. No water is added during cooking—high heat shapes the fish and locks in moisture.
Mushroom and Chicken StewA nourishing dish made by slow-cooking fresh mushrooms and chicken, resulting in a rich, savory broth and tender meat.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Braised Sea BassBraised sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass, marinated and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. The fish absorbs the rich sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
Sichuan Pepper ChickenHua Jiao Chicken is a dish made with chicken as the main ingredient, seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, scallions, and other spices. The chicken is marinated, then stir-fried with fried Sichuan peppercorns and chili to absorb their numbing flavor and aroma.
Bamboo Shoots with Chinese CabbageShiitake and bok choy is a dish primarily made with shiitake mushrooms and bok choy. Slice the shiitake mushrooms, wash and cut the bok choy into segments. When stir-frying, first sauté the shiitake with half of the garlic, then add the bok choy and the remaining garlic, stir-fry until cooked through, and finally season to taste.