Lao Huo Jiu Xiang Old Hot Pot with Chicken Liver Skewers (Shangkuan West Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
No. 88 Shangkuang West Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, 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. 88 Shangkuang West Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Xiao Jun Gan, Pork Brain, Crispy Tripe.
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: Yantai
- Category: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 88 Shangkuang West Road
- Popular dishes: Xiao Jun Gan, Pork Brain, Crispy Tripe, Custom Skewers, Celery Beef
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Dishes
Xiao Jun GanXiao Jun Gan is a traditional dish made primarily from chicken gizzards or duck gizzards, carefully marinated and threaded onto bamboo skewers. It is cooked by grilling or frying until the outside turns golden and crispy while the inside remains tender and juicy. Finally, it can be sprinkled with seasonings to enhance its aroma.
Pork BrainPig brain is a dish primarily made with fresh pig brain, typically steamed or simmered with spices and seasonings. The cooking process emphasizes precise control of heat to maintain the tender texture of the pig brain.
Crispy TripeCrispy beef tripe is a dish made from fresh beef tripe, carefully processed and quickly stir-fried with specially prepared chili peppers and spices. The tripe is tender in texture and pleasantly crisp in mouthfeel.
Custom SkewersHot pot skewers are made by threading various ingredients onto bamboo sticks and boiling them in a pot. Main ingredients include meats (like beef, lamb, chicken), seafood, vegetables (such as potatoes, cabbage, enoki mushrooms), and soy products (like tofu, bean curd). The skewered items are cooked in a specially prepared broth, typically made with beef tallow, chili, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Celery BeefCelery beef is a home-style dish made with fresh celery and tender beef. The preparation typically involves slicing the beef thinly, marinating it with seasonings, and quickly stir-frying it with celery to preserve the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Fennel BeefFennel beef is a dish made primarily with beef and fennel. Beef slices or chunks are stir-fried or stewed with fennel, enhanced by seasonings. Scallions, ginger, and garlic are commonly used to add aroma during cooking.
Garlic BeefGarlic beef is a dish made primarily with beef and stir-fried with a large amount of minced garlic. The beef is sliced or shredded, marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with fragrant garlic to allow the garlic aroma to penetrate the meat, resulting in a tender texture and rich fragrance.
Shrimp pasteShrimp paste is a dish primarily made from fresh shrimp. The preparation method mainly involves removing the shells from the shrimp, mashing them into shrimp paste, and then mixing in an appropriate amount of starch, egg white, and other seasonings until well combined. Through specific techniques, it forms a smooth and tender shrimp paste. During cooking, shrimp paste is commonly used as an ingredient in hot pot, soups, or stir-fries, offering a delicious taste and rich nutrition.
Cilantro BeefCilantro beef is a dish primarily made with tender beef and fresh cilantro. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor. Next, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, then add cilantro pieces and gently stir until evenly mixed.
Spicy BeefSpicy beef is a dish made primarily from beef, seasoned with various spices and chili peppers. First, the beef is sliced and marinated, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, while fully absorbing the flavors of the spicy seasoning.