Minghu Little Restaurant • Jinan Old Lu Cuisine (Daming Lake Xianxi Lane Branch)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Daminghu Road and Xianxi Alley
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Jinan, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Daminghu Road and Xianxi Alley. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nine-Turned Intestines, Tengzhou Spicy Chicken, Shandong Egg Yolk Lion's Head.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Daminghu Road and Xianxi Alley
- Popular dishes: Nine-Turned Intestines, Tengzhou Spicy Chicken, Shandong Egg Yolk Lion's Head, Wei Shan Lake Fragrant Fish Balls, Spicy Carp from Weishan Lake
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Dishes
Nine-Turned IntestinesNine-turn intestine is a traditional famous dish, primarily made from pork intestines. After blanching and frying, it is stir-fried with various seasonings and then slowly stewed until fully flavored. The dish has a rich red color and a spiral shape, offering a layered texture.
Tengzhou Spicy ChickenTengzhou Spicy Chicken is a regional dish from Shandong, featuring tender chicken stir-fried with dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns for a bold, spicy flavor.
Shandong Egg Yolk Lion's HeadA Shandong dish made of minced pork mixed with salted egg yolk, formed into large meatballs and fried or steamed. It has a crispy exterior and tender, savory interior with a rich, creamy yolk center.
Wei Shan Lake Fragrant Fish BallsFresh fish meat is hand-pounded into paste and shaped into balls, then steamed or boiled with aromatics like scallions, ginger, and garlic. The result is tender, flavorful fish balls with a delicate fragrance.
Spicy Carp from Weishan LakeWeishan Lake Spicy Carp is made with fresh carp, seasoned with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, garlic, and green onion. The fish is fried or pan-fried until crispy, then stir-fried with sautéed spices to absorb the rich spicy flavor.
Micang Lake Duck Egg with Rice NoodlesWeishan Lake duck egg stir-fried with rice vermicelli is a dish featuring the specialty duck eggs and rice vermicelli from Weishan Lake. Duck eggs are beaten and stir-fried with cut vermicelli, then seasoned with scallions, salt, and other seasonings until the vermicelli is soft and the eggs set. Proper heat control ensures the ingredients blend perfectly.
Orange Layered PapayaA dessert made by layering sliced papaya with orange juice and honey, chilled for a refreshing sweet treat rich in vitamin C.
Stir-fried Pork KidneyStir-fried pig kidneys is a Chinese stir-fry dish using pork kidneys as the main ingredient. The kidneys are cut with diagonal incisions and briefly blanched, then quickly stir-fried with vegetables such as green peppers and onions. Seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic are added to maintain the tender texture of the kidneys.
Scallion-braised Hoof TendonsScallion-braised pig trotter tendons is a dish made by simmering tenderized pig trotter tendons with scallion segments in broth until soft and flavorful.
Gong Porridge (Thick Rice Porridge)A traditional Chinese porridge made by slow-cooking rice until it becomes thick and creamy, often with added ingredients like red dates or lotus seeds for sweetness and nutrition.
Flavorful EggplantFragrant eggplant is a home-style dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is cut into pieces, deep-fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, then stir-fried with a specially prepared seasoning to create a unique flavor.
Imperial TofuA classic Shandong dish featuring tender tofu simmered with ham, shrimp, and mushrooms for a rich, savory flavor.