Yan's Private Kitchen
Founded by Chinese culinary master Mr. Yan Xilin (a native of Jinan), it enjoys the reputation of 'Shandong's Best Kidney'. Stir-fried kidney is one of his specialties. In addition, traditional Shandong dishes such as Yan's First Fortune, Nine-turn Large Intestine, Braised Tendon with Scallions, Mouse Fish, Sweet and Sour Carp, Stir-fried Shredded Pork, and Old-style Eggplant are also very popular dishes.
Four Seasons Minghu
Specializing in Shandong and Cantonese cuisine, the restaurant focuses on innovative fusion dishes. Signature dishes such as Minghu Roast Duck, Supreme Beef Head, Deep-fried Goose, Baked Pumpkin Pot, Confucius Mansion Pan-fried Buns, and Lotus Root Dumplings are must-tries.
Old Paifang Shandong Cuisine Restaurant (Kanghong International Exhibition Center Branch)
A well-established restaurant mainly serving southwestern Shandong local dishes, as well as traditional Shandong cuisine. The lamb dishes such as lamb soup, mixed lamb face, roasted lamb ribs, and cumin lamb are very flavorful. Sweet and sour carp, stir-fried kidney, nine-turn large intestine, and old chef's cabbage are also must-tries.
Jinchunxi
This restaurant started with dumplings, but other traditional Shandong dishes are also uniquely distinctive. Stir-fried kidney, lotus leaf sticky rice ribs, vinegar-cooked pomfret, savory shrimp, sweet and sour pork, and various specialty dumplings are all worth trying.
Quancheng Lao Dongjia Restaurant
It is an old and well-established Shandong cuisine restaurant, and it is also very affordable. Signature dishes such as Sweet and Sour Carp, Braised Intestines in Brown Sauce, Stir-fried Kidney, Crispy Fish with Lotus Leaf, Double-cooked Tenderloin, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Cucumber with Fried Dough Sticks, and Flavorful Eggplant are all very good.
Ba Bu Shi Confucian Cuisine Restaurant
This is quite a unique restaurant. It adheres to the principles of health food from the Confucian family banquet, promoting traditional Confucian culinary culture. The flavors of various traditional Shandong dishes are quite good and worth trying.
Mei Fei Restaurant
Although the location is relatively remote, this restaurant is still worth a special trip because the taste is exceptional.
Yao Shun Restaurant
A restaurant specializing in traditional Shandong cuisine, with a quaint and antique interior. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, all with very authentic flavors.
