[2025 Jinan Restaurant] Travel Guide for YAN XI TANG (Updated Feb)

After visiting Baotu Spring, I was starving, so my local friend recommended this authentic Shandong restaurant to me! I love the Chinese-style decor! After eating, I went to Black Tiger Spring to get some spring water. √ Braised Pork Intestines Sweet and sour, beautifully presented, with cucumber and hawthorn on the side, refreshing and not greasy. √ Sweet and Sour Carp Golden and crispy skin, tender fish, rich sauce, very authentic. √ Stir-fried Pork Kidney Long slices, crispy and delicious. The restaurant has two floors and many private rooms, so you don't have to worry about dining with 40 people. It's perfect for company dinners. They also offer free spring water tea. After visiting Baotu Spring, Daming Lake, and Liberation Pavilion, come here for a hearty meal. Yan Feng Lou - New Chinese Shandong Cuisine No. 183, Black Tiger Spring West Road, Building 5, Greenland Spring View Business Building

This old restaurant was recommended by a friend from Shandong. The restaurant is hidden in an alley, so just follow the navigation. It's a courtyard-style restaurant. There are many people waiting at the door. Even if it's not mealtime, you have to wait for one or two hours. You can make a reservation by phone in advance. When we just arrived, there was a master singing a comic dialogue, which was very joyful. There is a spring at the door, with some drinks on ice. There are not many seats inside, but you can choose to share a table. There are watermelons and tea provided when you are waiting. Nine-turn large intestine: It can be said that it is a must-eat dish of Lu cuisine. My friend is good, so I ordered a small portion. It is sweet and sour. I like it very much. It is served with hawthorn to relieve greasiness. Spring water carp: The fish meat is inevitably old and has many thorns, which is not the reason for this restaurant. Cream reed: Jinan specialty. I have never eaten reed before and I am very curious. It tastes a bit like water bamboo shoots. The soup is delicious.