North Taste Fresh Spicy Hot Pot (Houshan Store)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 4.0
E-2 Building, Changjiang Middle Road, Unit No. 11 (starting from west)
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 E-2 Building, Changjiang Middle Road, Unit No. 11 (starting from west). It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rice Noodle Strips, Spring Bamboo Shoots, Thin seaweed strips.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: E-2 Building, Changjiang Middle Road, Unit No. 11 (starting from west)
- Popular dishes: Rice Noodle Strips, Spring Bamboo Shoots, Thin seaweed strips, Sea Moss, Buddha Bamboo Shoots
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Dishes
Rice Noodle StripsRice cake strips are a条-shaped food made primarily from glutinous rice flour, processed by steaming and cutting. They have a natural rice-white color on the surface and a soft, chewy texture with elasticity. They are commonly served with various sauces or used in stir-frying.
Spring Bamboo ShootsSpring bamboo shoots are a dish featuring fresh bamboo shoots as the main ingredient. After peeling and slicing, they're blanched to remove bitterness, then stir-fried or stewed with meat, mushrooms, or other vegetables to retain their crisp tenderness.
Thin seaweed stripsSeaweed threads are a refreshing seaweed dish made primarily from kelp. To prepare, kelp is sliced into fine strands and can be mixed with seasonings such as garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce for a cold dish, or stir-fried with a touch of chili and ginger for added flavor. The texture of seaweed threads is smooth and slippery, making it one of the common cold dishes in summer.
Sea MossA dish made from seaweed, typically blanched and served cold or lightly stir-fried, known for its crisp texture and mineral-rich flavor.
Buddha Bamboo ShootsLohan bamboo shoots are made primarily from fresh bamboo shoots, which are peeled, blanched to remove bitterness, and then stir-fried with seasonings. The dish has a bright color and a crisp, tender texture.
CauliflowerCauliflower, also known as broccoli, primarily uses white flower buds as its main ingredient. When cooking, break the cauliflower into small florets and wash thoroughly. It can be stir-fried, boiled, or steamed, commonly paired with seasonings such as garlic and chili. Simple cooking methods help preserve its natural flavor.
SpinachSpinach is a dish primarily made with fresh spinach as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves washing the spinach, then quickly stir-frying it in hot oil, adding适量 salt and seasonings, and cooking until the spinach becomes tender and vibrant in color.
Crab CakeCrab cakes are made primarily from fresh crab meat, mixed with eggs, starch, and seasonings, then shaped into patties and fried or pan-fried. The finished product is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Bean sproutsBean sprouts are vegetables grown from sprouted legume seeds, commonly including mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts. Typically, they are cleaned and then cooked by stir-frying, boiling, or making cold dishes. They have a crisp texture and are a common ingredient in home-cooked meals.
Spicy Hot PotSpicy Hot Pot is a stir-fry dish that combines various ingredients. Main ingredients include meat, seafood, and vegetables, which are first cooked separately to about 70-80% doneness, then stir-fried with spicy and numbing seasonings to allow all ingredients to blend fully, resulting in a rich, spicy, and aromatic flavor.