Gaba Guo Spare Ribs and Chicken (Old Huangdao Store)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.9
No. 38-1-11 Hainan Island Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Qingdao, 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 No. 38-1-11 Hainan Island 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: Handmade Noodles, Dried Potato, Dried Tofu Sheet.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 38-1-11 Hainan Island Road
- Popular dishes: Handmade Noodles, Dried Potato, Dried Tofu Sheet, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Handmade NoodlesHandmade noodles are crafted from flour and water, rolled and cut by hand for a chewy texture, often served with broth or stir-fried dishes.
Dried PotatoDried potatoes are made by slicing and sun-drying or dehydrating potatoes, primarily using potatoes as the main ingredient. The process typically involves peeling, slicing, and drying to remove moisture, resulting in a hard, shelf-stable product.
Dried Tofu SheetDry tofu is a soy-based product made from yellow beans, processed through steps such as grinding, boiling the slurry, adding coagulant, and pressing. It has a thick texture and a resilient, chewy consistency, making it suitable for slicing, dicing, or cutting into strips for cooking. Common preparation methods include cold mixing, stir-frying, stewing, or using it as a wrap ingredient in dishes.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Hickory MushroomHazel mushroom is a dish primarily made with hazel mushrooms, usually cooked together with meats such as chicken or pork. In the preparation process, the hazel mushrooms are first cleaned and then stewed with the meat until the ingredients are fully blended and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Corn TortillaCorn tortillas are primarily made by mixing cornmeal with water, adding a适量 of salt for seasoning, then kneading into a dough and rolling it into thin, round pancakes. These are cooked on a flat pan until both sides turn golden brown. They can be eaten as is or paired with other ingredients.
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.
Sour CabbageSauerkraut is a type of pickled vegetable made from fresh vegetables through a pickling process. During production, vegetables ferment under the influence of salt and other seasonings, developing a unique sour taste and flavor. Sauerkraut is commonly used as a side dish or in cooking other dishes to add acidity and texture.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.