Strolling through Jinan and savoring the fireworks of Shandong cuisine
Arriving in Jinan, if you have not tasted authentic Shandong cuisine, you will ultimately be missing out on the experience of touching the fireworks of this city.
As the first of the eight major cuisines, the essence of Shandong cuisine is not flaunted in high-rise buildings. It is deeply hidden in the ordinary alleys of old Jinan, in the cooking methods of master chefs, and in the dining preferences of local people day after day.
The Shandong cuisine restaurants that have been recognized by these Jinan people have never used fancy packaging to attract attention. They only rely on their real taste, solid and heavy portions and affordable prices to take root in the hearts of those diners. Together, they form the warmest food icon in this city.
When it comes to the old-fashioned taste of Shandong cuisine , Cui Yi Qinglu Restaurant is the unavoidable benchmark.
This is a time-honored restaurant founded by Mr. Cui Yiqing, a master of Shandong cuisine. Every dish here demonstrates the exquisiteness of old craftsmanship.
When you step into the store, you can feel the rich heritage. The old photos hanging on the wall and the sounds of pots and pans coming from the kitchen all hide the context of Shandong cuisine.
The stir-fried kidneys ordered at every table is a unique delicacy. The chef uses superb knife skills to cut the wheat ears into extremely delicate cuts. After being quickly fried in hot oil, the kidneys have a crisp, tender and chewy texture. The surface is covered with a rich sauce aroma, coupled with the refreshing flavor of the bamboo shoots and fungus, even the soup used to mix the rice is unforgettable.
Turning to the nine-turn large intestine, it fully demonstrates the full kung fu. It is processed thoroughly and there is no fishy smell at all. When you take a bite, you taste sweetness first, then turn to sourness, then slightly spicy, and finally return to the salty taste. These five flavors are progressively layered on the tip of the tongue.
There is a milky cattail soup that will make your eyebrows fall off. It is made from old hens and elbows and is boiled slowly over a slow fire to produce a thick, milky white soup.
The antique-style Kuisheng residence has wooden lattice windows and red lanterns. When you enter, you will be enveloped in the unique charm of old Jinan.
Although it is a century-old store, the prices are extremely affordable.
The stir-fried kidneys here are thickly cut, tender and refreshing, salty and slightly spicy.
The dish called Jiuzuan Large Intestine is red and shiny in color, and its sweet, sour, and salty flavors are perfectly balanced with each other. When it is placed on the table, it has a small sense of ritual that adds a different kind of fun to tasting the dish.
The classic sweet and sour carp is made by deep-frying the Yellow River carp until it is golden in color and extremely crispy. Then it is poured with amber-colored sweet and sour sauce. It is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It tastes sweet and sour at the same time and is very appetizing.
Before the meal, the clear chicken soup is thoughtfully presented. It has a light taste and can relieve the greasy feeling. Every detail shows its thoughtfulness. Even young people like it and come to have a small gathering to taste the Lu flavor that has been passed down for centuries.
"Yanxitang", a time-honored brand with a history of hundreds of years, adheres to the old taste of Quancheng that has been preserved over the years. This taste is a unique taste deeply engraved in the memories of old Jinan people.
The dishes here focus on the characteristics of authentic home cooking. There is no complicated presentation style, and only the focus on taste is put into consideration.
**Sweet and Sour Carp** is presented in an extremely delicate shape, the fish meat is fresh and tender, and the sweet and sour sauce it is paired with has just the right sweet and sour taste; **Roasted Tofu with Green Onions** Such a simple dish is very delicious. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and is wrapped in the aroma of green onions, giving people a completely different and unique taste.
Some stews are simmered over slow fire. The nutrients of the ingredients are locked in the soup, and the umami flavor of the ingredients is also locked in the soup. It makes people feel comfortable and warms the stomach. Stews are an ideal choice for family dinners.
After visiting Daming Lake, it is a standard meal for old Jinan people to have a meal at Chunshui Pot Stickers and traditional Shandong cuisine .
Even though the name of the store specializes in pot stickers, its Shandong cuisine stir-fries are equally authentic.
The pot stickers that are fried immediately after being wrapped are the soul. The bottom is fried to a golden and crispy state. When you bite into it, it will make a "click" sound and the soup will flow out from the corners of your mouth.
You can eat beef and green onion stuffing with real beef particles, and pork and three delicacies stuffed shrimps.
A plate of pot stickers paired with a portion of flavored eggplant, or a portion of stir-fried kidneys, for only a few dozen yuan, can make people feel very full, and it can be a hot bite to eat after visiting the lake.
Chen's Shandong cuisine is regarded as one of the Shandong cuisines and is carefully created by Shandong cuisine master Chen Zongming. It has an antique decoration style, which shows the elegant charm of Chinese style.
The dishes here not only inherit the classics, but also bring the master's ingenuity.
The signature sea cucumber is roasted with green onion. The sea cucumber is soft and chewy, and the aroma of the green onion is quite strong. The processing of the nine-turn large intestine is meticulous, and its texture is soft, waxy and chewy, and the taste is rich in layers.
Although it specializes in exquisite Shandong cuisine , the prices are very reasonable, making it suitable for diners who want to try exquisite Shandong cuisine.
Hidden in an alley, Quancheng Laodong's Store is not large in scale, but with its authentic taste and affordable prices, it has become a good place for locals to dine on a daily basis.
The main dish is braised chicken, which uses local roosters. After being carefully stewed, the chicken becomes tender and tasty. The potatoes that are cooked with it fully absorb the thick soup, giving it a glutinous and sweet texture.
A portion of spicy and sour potato shreds costs four yuan, and a portion of flavored eggplant costs nine yuan. Their portions are surprisingly large and the pot is full of steam.
The big meat skewers cost two yuan a piece, with alternating fat and lean meat, so tender that they are juicy.
Spend about a hundred dollars to order a table of dishes, which are enough for three or four people, and the boss will also give you a free fruit plate. That kind of unpretentious warmth is hidden in the smell of fireworks in this alley.
Each of these six Shandong cuisine restaurants has different characteristics, but they all have a common background. This background belongs to Jinan Shandong cuisine, which is characterized by authenticity, authenticity, and being close to the people.
They do not rely on Internet celebrities for marketing to create momentum, but rely solely on word-of-mouth among diners. Through word-of-mouth, they maintain the old taste of Shandong cuisine and adhere to the food sentiments of Jinan people.
The beauty of Shandong cuisine is not reflected in the carefully crafted and gorgeous presentation, but in the precise and skillful handling of the heat, presenting a pure and unadulterated taste. It also lies in experiencing the warm feeling when a mouthful of hot food enters the stomach.
If you come to Jinan, then go to a place recognized by the local residents as a favorite, find a seat, take a bite of the authentic Lu flavor, and experience the breath of fireworks in Quan City. This is the right way to start your trip to Jinan.
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