Introduction: It is made from cornmeal or millet flour, etc. and is as thin as paper with a crispy texture. It can be eaten with scallions and sweet bean sauce, having a very unique flavor.
Recommended Shops: Many small stalls at the foot of Taishan Mountain sell authentic Taishan Jianbing. For example, some stalls near Hongmen can offer freshly made hot pancakes.
Taishan Sanmei
Introduction: It consists of Chinese cabbage, tofu and water. The water in Taishan is sweet, the cabbage is fresh and tender, and the tofu is smooth. The stewed soup dish is delicious, light and refreshing.
Recommended Shops: It can be tasted in some restaurants on the way up Taishan Mountain and in local cuisine restaurants at the foot of the mountain. For example, Taishan Cuisine Restaurant makes Taishan Sanmei with fresh ingredients and authentic taste.
Taishan Chilinyu (Taishan Red-scale Fish)
Introduction: It is a unique small wild fish in Taishan. Its meat is tender and delicious and rich in nutrition. But as it is a protected fish species, most of the ones available now are artificially cultured.
Recommended Shops: Taishan Chilinyu Restaurant in Taishan District, Tai’an City, takes Chilinyu as a special dish with various cooking methods, where you can taste relatively authentic Chilinyu dishes.
Foods in Downtown Tai’an
Tai’an Stir-fried Chicken
Introduction: Local free-range chickens are selected and stir-fried with a large amount of chili peppers, ginger, garlic and other seasonings. The chicken is firm and flavorful, spicy and delicious, really enjoyable.
Recommended Shops: Wang Laosan Stir-fried Chicken Restaurant is quite famous in Tai’an. Its stir-fried chicken has excellent color, aroma and taste, with rich side dishes.
Bengrou Ganfan (Stewed Pork in Earthen Pot with Rice)
Introduction: Originating from Jining, Shandong Province, it is also very popular in Tai’an. Pork belly and other ingredients are stewed in an earthen pot. The pork is fat but not greasy. It is served with rice and various marinated dishes such as gluten, tofu skin, eggs, etc., which is very appetizing.
Recommended Shops: The old and well-known Bengrou Ganfan Restaurant in downtown Tai’an cooks the pork in the earthen pot just right with a rich soup, and the soup is especially delicious when used to soak the rice.
