Spring City Traditional Restaurant

An authentic Jinan dining experience showcasing Shandong cuisine in the heart of the Spring City

Spring City Traditional Restaurant

Key Information

Cuisine Type

Shandong Lu Cuisine

Established

1988

Signature Dish

Sweet and Sour Carp

Special Feature

Traditional Tea Ceremony Service

Local Ingredients

Daming Lake Fish and Lotus

Cooking Style

Traditional Wok Cooking

Seasonal Specials

Spring Bamboo Shoots and Autumn Chestnuts

Cultural Element

Calligraphy Decor and Traditional Music

Spring City Traditional Restaurant is a beloved local establishment that has been serving authentic Shandong cuisine for over three decades. Located near the famous Baotu Spring, this restaurant embodies the culinary heritage of Jinan, known as the City of Springs. The restaurant specializes in Lu cuisine, one of China's eight great culinary traditions, characterized by its emphasis on fresh ingredients, light flavors, and meticulous preparation techniques. The dining space features traditional Chinese decor with wooden lattice windows, calligraphy scrolls, and ceramic tea sets, creating an atmosphere that transports visitors back to ancient Jinan. The restaurant is particularly famous for its freshwater fish dishes sourced from Daming Lake and its signature sweet and sour carp, a classic Shandong delicacy. The chefs here follow time-honored recipes passed down through generations, ensuring that every dish maintains the authentic flavors that have made Jinan cuisine famous throughout China.

Things to Do

  • Taste the signature Sweet and Sour Carp prepared with traditional techniques
  • Sample the famous Jinan Braised Pork with chestnuts
  • Try the delicate Daming Lake Lotus Root stuffed with glutinous rice
  • Experience the art of Shandong pancake making at the open kitchen
  • Enjoy traditional tea ceremony with local Longjing tea
  • Learn about Lu cuisine history from the restaurant's culinary displays
  • Watch chefs prepare dishes in the traditional wok cooking style