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One cannot claim to have tried Qingdao food without sampling the seafood here. The local cuisine features sea food such as sea cucumber, scallop, abalone, whelk, prawn and fish, as well as the farm produce of dried vegetables and mushrooms growing on Laoshan Mountain. The best way to have the fresh marine produce is simply with garlic, vinegar and ginger. Most restaurants in Qingdao stay open until 22:00.

Laochuanfu Restaurant / 老船夫

Laochuanfu Restaurant / 老船夫

Decorated as a huge ship with wooden decks, helms and anchors, Laochuanfu (Old Boatman) Restaurant is a popular restaurant tailored to international customers. The special dishes are Roast Squid and trumpet …

Huanghai Hotel / 黄海饭店

Huanghai Hotel / 黄海饭店

In this hotel, you will find a Chinese buffet with excellent cuisine in authentic Shandong style and local Qingdao style. All food is prepared by top …

Haidilao Hot Pot / 海底捞

Haidilao Hot Pot / 海底捞

Boasting a great view of the marina, Haidilao is easily the best place to get hot pot in the city. It's always clean, the ingredients are fresh and the service is good and friendly. Long waiting time is to be …

Chuan Xiao Xian / 船小鲜

Chuan Xiao Xian / 船小鲜

Chuan Xiao Xian is an innovated restaurant. The signature dish is the steam pot: vegetables, meat and seafood are layered on the pot and cooked with steam, with rice underneath. By the time you finish all the food above, the juice will already have turned the rice into a delicious …

Chuangeyu Dumpling / 船歌鱼水饺

Chuangeyu Dumpling / 船歌鱼水饺

This chain of restaurants is famous for the combination of seafood and dumplings. The black dumpling, made with cephalopod ink is a dish that you should definitely try - as intimidating as it might …

Quanjude Peking Duck / 全聚德

Quanjude Peking Duck / 全聚德

Quanjude is the most famous chain of restaurants when it comes to Peking Duck, one might even call it synonymous with this well-known Chinese dish. Take the chance to have some authentic Peking Duck in …

CASANOVA

CASANOVA is an authentic Italian restaurant. Chefs are mainly Italian and so are the ingredients. Located on the 5th floor of Haixin Plaza, the restaurant has a beautiful view of the bay. Reservation is necessary for window seats. The crew can speak English. Vegetarian menu …

Taidong Night Market / 台东夜市

Taidong Night Market / 台东夜市

Taidong Night Market is always crowded and is one of those places that primarily draw in locals in the know. You can find all kinds of street food along the market, as well as souvenirs. Beware of …

Kiwi Café / 奇异咖啡厅

Kiwi Café / 奇异咖啡厅

The owner and chef of the restaurant had lived in New Zeland for 18 years and received a culinary degree there. The place is popular among the expat community in Qingdao. Brunch and fresh beer are highly recommended. The crew can speak …

31 HAUSBRANDT / 31号西餐厅

31 HAUSBRANDT / 31号西餐厅

Their coffee beans come from an Italian company called Hausbrant, and the milk they use to make dessert is imported directly form New Zealand; they also serve high-quality dishes. As small as it might seem, this café has served as a food and coffee provider for some international sailing tournaments held in …