Qingdao has long been hailed as the birthplace of Shandong cuisine, and the city's more famous dishes are considered to be accurate representatives of this culinary discipline. It is applauded for its seafoods and milky soups, but the dumplings (jiaozi), stuffed buns (baozi) and kebabs (chuanr) so typical in the northeast also feature heavily as snacks and meals.

Thanks to Qingdao's proximity to the ocean and the 300 varieties of fish and crustaceans that live along the coast, seafood is one of the city's most bountiful offerings. Clear broths and subtle cooking methods are used to tease out and preserve the natural flavors of the fish. Abalone and giant prawns are favored delicacies, while "milky celery soup" – much lighter on the palate than cream-based soups – can be found on almost any menu. Seasonings such as soy sauce, shallots and garlic make frequent appearances.

Seafood lovers need only stroll by any beachfront boardwalk in Qingdao to find themselves surrounded by snack and seafood vendors, but the area around Laiyang Road is among the liveliest street side dining destinations in the district. Those looking for a classy local dining experience would do well to check out the hotel restaurants, most noticeably the Qingdao Shangri-la.

While Western dining options are, unfortunately, fairly limited, there are several popular hotel dining options available to foreigners, and other foods from around China can be had at many of the restaurants along Yunxiao Road and Minjiang Road. The highest concentration of Western and import restaurants is located around the Hong Kong Garden, near the Grand Regency Hotel. Due to the city's fairly sizable Muslim population, Muslim restaurants are also easy to find. Both the Qinghai Muslim Restaurant on Dexuan Road and the Donglaishun are popular locations to enjoy pork-less delights.

Yunxiao Road Food Street
Yunxiao Road Food Street is located at Nanshi District, Qingdao, which was founded in 1992. It is a 960-meter long street, where are more than 60 restaurants that deals with many kinds of Chinese cuisine.

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