Niao You Japanese Style Tavern
日料 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 223 Tailiu Road (200 meters east of CapitaMall, behind Xin Fusheng Liji Hotel)
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 No. 223 Tailiu Road (200 meters east of CapitaMall, behind Xin Fusheng Liji Hotel). It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thick-cut Salmon, Thick-cut Salmon Belly Sashimi, Tonkatsu.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 223 Tailiu Road (200 meters east of CapitaMall, behind Xin Fusheng Liji Hotel)
- Popular dishes: Thick-cut Salmon, Thick-cut Salmon Belly Sashimi, Tonkatsu, Japanese Eel Rice, Grilled Chicken Skewers
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Dishes
Thick-cut SalmonThick-cut salmon is a dish made primarily from fresh salmon. The salmon is carefully selected and sliced into thick pieces, preserving the tender texture of the fish meat. Usually served with simple seasoning and presentation, it allows you to savor the natural freshness of the salmon.
Thick-cut Salmon Belly SashimiThick-cut salmon belly sashimi uses premium salmon belly, sliced thick and served raw for a rich, smooth texture and natural sweetness.
TonkatsuA Japanese fried chicken dish made by marinating chicken pieces, coating them in flour, and deep-frying until golden and crispy.
Japanese Eel RiceJapanese eel rice features grilled eel as the main ingredient, served with rice and a specially prepared sauce. The eel is cleaned and deboned, then marinated in a sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and sake before being grilled or steamed. This process results in a slightly charred skin and tender, delicate flesh. The rice is typically white rice, placed at the bottom of the dish, with the eel neatly arranged on top and generously drizzled with the sauce. It may be garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Grilled Chicken SkewersYakitori is a dish primarily made with chicken. To prepare it, chicken is cut into appropriate sizes and skewered on bamboo sticks. Then, it is brushed with a specially prepared barbecue sauce and slowly grilled over charcoal until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy inside.
Peony Shrimp SashimiFresh peony shrimp sashimi, peeled and sliced thin or served whole, chilled on ice to preserve tenderness. Enjoy with soy sauce, wasabi, or lemon juice.
Black Pepper Beef TongueFresh beef tongue marinated and grilled, served with a special black pepper sauce for rich flavor and tender texture.
Rice Fragrance Steamed EelFresh eel is gently simmered with glutinous rice, ginger, and scallions to create a dish where the fish is tender and infused with rice aroma.
Bird's Nest Crab Stick SaladA refreshing salad made with crab sticks, lettuce, cucumber, and carrot, dressed in mayonnaise or Japanese soy sauce.
Chicken LanternChicken testicle is a Japanese grilling dish, primarily made from chicken ovaries and immature eggs. The preparation involves skewering the chicken ovaries along with the connected eggs onto bamboo sticks, then grilling them over charcoal until the surface is slightly charred while the internal egg remains semi-cooked.