Lao Shizhai Iron Pot Stew (Tongda Plaza Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
No. 171 Chuncheng Road, Tongda Plaza
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. 171 Chuncheng Road, Tongda Plaza. 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, Northeast Small Chicken Pot, Potato.
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: 4.0
- Address: No. 171 Chuncheng Road, Tongda Plaza
- Popular dishes: Northeast Cold Noodles, Northeast Small Chicken Pot, Potato, Corn Cake, Small Steamed Bun
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Dishes
Northeast Cold NoodlesNortheastern big拉皮 is a dish made from ingredients such as拉皮, cucumber, and carrot. After boiling the拉皮, mix it with shredded vegetables and seasonings to serve.
Northeast Small Chicken PotA hearty stew made with small free-range chickens from Northeast China, simmered with vermicelli, potatoes, and cabbage for a rich, savory flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Corn CakeCorn cake is a traditional Chinese flour dish made primarily from cornmeal. After fermentation, it is shaped into round cakes and pan-fried. The surface is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and sweet, with a rich corn aroma.
Small Steamed BunLittle flower buns are a traditional Chinese wheat-based dish. Made primarily from flour, the dough is fermented, rolled into thin sheets, and then shaped into flower-like forms. Steam-cooked to perfection, they have a soft texture with distinct layers.
Demoli Stewed Fish PotA Northeast Chinese specialty dish featuring fresh carp or bighead carp stewed with vermicelli, tofu, and cabbage in a large pot, resulting in a rich and savory flavor.
Signature Cold DishA refreshing cold dish made with fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and wood ear mushroom, tossed in a tangy and spicy dressing.
Glass noodlesGlass noodles are a type of strip-shaped food primarily made from starch, commonly using sweet potato starch, potato starch, or mung bean starch. The process involves mixing starch with water to form a paste, steaming it until cooked, cutting it into strips, and then drying it by sun or machine. Before cooking, they need to be soaked in warm water and can be prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or stewing.
Elegant Cold DishesDelicate cold dishes are typically made by mixing thinly sliced or shredded fresh vegetables and meats, with common ingredients including cucumber, carrot, wood ear mushroom, tofu skin, and chicken breast. Seasonings such as soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chili oil are added and mixed well, then chilled for a while before serving.
Green BeansGreen beans are a common vegetable, primarily made from green beans, usually blanched or stir-fried. Garlic and ginger can be added during cooking, and it pairs well with meat or tofu.