Grandma's Courtyard (Taiyuan Road Branch)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
152 meters east of the intersection of Suzhou Road and Taiyuan 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 152 meters east of the intersection of Suzhou Road and Taiyuan Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Skewered Grilled Shrimp, Hanging Oven Chicken Thigh, Rooster Stew with Flatbread.
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: 4.3
- Address: 152 meters east of the intersection of Suzhou Road and Taiyuan Road
- Popular dishes: Skewered Grilled Shrimp, Hanging Oven Chicken Thigh, Rooster Stew with Flatbread, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Stewed Pork Ribs with Flatbread
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Dishes
Skewered Grilled ShrimpA dish of fresh shrimp grilled on skewers in a special hanging oven, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a slightly charred crust and savory seasoning.
Hanging Oven Chicken ThighFresh chicken thighs marinated and roasted in a hanging oven, resulting in crispy skin and juicy meat.
Rooster Stew with FlatbreadA hearty dish featuring whole chicken stewed with flatbread, potatoes, and vermicelli in a savory broth.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Stewed Pork Ribs with FlatbreadPork rib stew with flatbread is a dish featuring pork ribs and dough cakes. Ribs are marinated and simmered with beans and potatoes, while the flatbread is steamed in the pot to absorb the rich flavors. Cooking requires precise heat control to ensure tender ribs and soft, flavorful dough.
Special Rooster Steamed PancakeA dish featuring a whole rooster wrapped in steamed pancakes and slowly stewed with potatoes and vermicelli, resulting in tender chicken and flavorful dough.
Special SteakSpecial steak made from premium tenderloin or sirloin, marinated and pan-seared. Ingredients include steak, olive oil, black pepper, sea salt, and garlic. High-heat searing locks in juices for a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Homemade Pickled VegetablesHomemade pickled vegetables made from fresh veggies like radish, cucumber, and cabbage, sliced or diced, then seasoned with salt, chili, garlic, and ginger. Fermented naturally or briefly pickled for a crisp, flavorful taste.
Spicy Crab ClawsSpicy crab claws are made with fresh crab claws as the main ingredient, stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallions, and other seasonings. The crab claws are blanched to remove any fishy odor, then stir-fried with hot oil and aromatic spices to fully absorb the flavors. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender crab meat, and a rich, spicy-numbing taste.