Dama Lu First Hot Pot (Xinqiao Old Store)
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 4-1 Xinqiao Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Yantai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 4-1 Xinqiao Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Street Meat Skewers, Preserved Vegetable Braised Pork, Braised Pork in Clay Pot.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 4-1 Xinqiao Road
- Popular dishes: Street Meat Skewers, Preserved Vegetable Braised Pork, Braised Pork in Clay Pot, Clam Pot with Seafood, Braised Pork Knuckle in Clay Pot
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Dishes
Street Meat SkewersGrilled meat skewers made from marinated pork or beef, commonly seasoned with cumin and chili powder.
Preserved Vegetable Braised PorkMei Cai Kou Rou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork belly and preserved mustard greens. The preparation involves boiling the pork belly until half-cooked, coating it with seasoning, frying it until golden brown, then slicing it and steaming it together with the preserved mustard greens so the meat absorbs the fragrance of the greens.
Braised Pork in Clay PotA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork belly cooked slowly in a clay pot with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Clam Pot with SeafoodA dish featuring fresh seafood such as shrimp, crab, and shellfish simmered in a clay pot with vegetables and seasonings for a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Pork Knuckle in Clay PotBraised pork knuckles is a dish featuring pork knuckles as the main ingredient, simmered slowly in a clay pot with seasonings after blanching. Commonly added spices include ginger slices, scallions, and star anise to make the meat tender and flavorful with rich broth.
Fish Ball Hot PotFish ball stew is made by simmering fish meat balls in a clay pot with broth or water. Main ingredients include fresh fish (like sea bass or cod), egg white, starch, and seasonings, along with scallions and ginger. The fish is minced, mixed with seasonings, shaped into balls, boiled, then slowly stewed to absorb flavor.
Five-Spice FishFresh carp is marinated, fried until crispy, then simmered in a fragrant blend of five spices including star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan pepper for rich flavor.
Old Jar Sichuan-Style Fish in Sour Vegetable SauceOld jar sour vegetable fish is made with fresh, tender fish meat and pickled sour vegetables, carefully cooked with various spices and seasonings. The fish meat is smooth and tender, the sour vegetables are crisp and tangy, and the broth is rich and flavorful, perfectly blending sour, fresh, and aromatic tastes.
Bamboo Shoots with Jellyfish Skin SaladA refreshing cold dish made with tender vegetable shoots and crisp jellyfish skin, dressed in a light sauce of garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
Sour Soup with Fish and RadishSour soup radish fish features fresh fish and sliced white radish cooked in a sour broth (usually made from pickled vegetables or tomatoes). The fish is tender, the radish soft and flavorful, and the broth richly sour. First, clean and lightly fry the fish, then simmer with the radish until fully cooked.
Catfish Hot PotCatfish hot pot features fresh catfish with tofu, potatoes, and vermicelli, seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang. The fish is cleaned, pan-fried until golden, then simmered slowly with broth and ingredients until flavorful and rich.
Spicy Chicken FeetSpicy chicken feet is a dish made primarily from chicken claws, blanched and then simmered or marinated with chili, Sichuan pepper, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang, resulting in a chewy texture and rich flavor.