La Luna Address:Xianggang Zhong Lu, Hong Kong
Garden, Xiang Dao Mansion Phone:8588 9791
Here you may enjoy excellent and genuine
French cuisine served for dinner in the
evenings (only). The atmosphere is very
pleasant, with soft lighting and comfy chairs.
You may indulge, too, in a bottle of French
wine from a carefully selected wine list.
This restaurant is ideal for a quiet, intimate
dinner or is the place to relax with a group
of friends. The service is paced suitably and
provides just the environment for a special
occasion. (Also see bar section)
La Villa Address:5 Xianggang Zhong Lu Phone:8388 6833
This international restaurant is linked in
partnership with La Luna. However, the venue's style is more casual, spreading out
to various different rooms. Wooden floorboards and interesting interior make it a
favourite “drop-in” spot for locals and foreigners alike. You may relax in the informal
bar area or take a table in one of the dining rooms. The menu is varied, offering a
choice of European dishes, from a pasta
dish to grilled meats and fish. The appetizers and desserts are also well worth trying.
The prices are reasonable. They can receive you at lunchtime and in the evening.
Salvatore Address: Floor North Building of
Golden PlazaPhone:8502 5647
This Italian restaurant opened in 2005, so
it’s fairly new to Qingdao. The produce used is imported and selected by the resident Italian chef. The menu provides you with a real taste of Italy, wines and good coffee can be enjoyed, too. The staff are friendly and do want you to enjoy yourselves. Families with children are frequently found here ordering a good pizza! Meals are served at lunchtime and in the evening.
Monnemer Eck Address:173 Jiangxi Lu Phone:8592 1096
If you have ever watched “Cheers”, the comedy show, you may remember the words
of the song …..”where everybody knows your name….” Monnemer Eck is the centre of
the German community, primarily, but once visited and the friendly atmosphere is felt,
you’ll be back. All are welcome! Great German draught beers are served. This is a casual bar and German restaurant all in one area. Dinners are served in the evenings only,
offering typical German food such as sausages, meat dishes and of course schnitzel.
Foreigners are always found here!
Cafe Asia Address: rowne Plaza Hotel,
76 Xianggang Zhong Lu
Phone:8571 8888
Café Asia is a favourite treat to be found at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Within this restaurant there are five interactive kitchens, As-
ian, Indian, Brazilian, Mongolian and Western. Diners may choose to enjoy the exten-
sive buffet or select a dish from the international menu. The buffet also serves wond-
erful desserts, cheeses, fresh sushi and a salad bar. The environment is pleasant with
very good service. Lunchtime or evening dinners are popular daily. Music is provided
usually, too.
Muranos Address: 2F Crowne Plaza Hotel, 76 Xianggang Zhong Lu Phone:8571 8888
Found next to Café Asia, Muranos is probably the best authentic Italian restaurant in
Qingdao. The products are specially ordered and delivered from Italy. The menu is of
the highest standard, with each dish receiving great attention from the chefs. You
should not be disappointed. The interior is
very welcoming, comfortable and homely
and yet stylish. The wine list is very impressive. The Head Chef takes great pride in
his art.
Chinese
Casa Cassis –
New Age Restaurant Address:Nanjing Lu, opposite Carrefour Phone:8573 8988
This Chinese restaurant is perfectly located just near Carrefour. It is a very popular
and consistently good place to eat. The full range of dishes are on display in “mock” form and a member of the waiting staff will stroll around with you as you choose and
question, “What’s this?” They will take your order as you admire the huge selection on display. Then, return to your seat either in the main hall or a private room, sizes do differ, and await the delicious dishes! Definitely worth a visit.
De Heng Beijing Roasted Duck Address:49 Nanjing Lu Phone:8578 2956
Simply the best Beijing Duck in town. Their specialty dish consistently meets a high
standard. Once you have stepped inside
the entrance hall you will be faced with an
extensive display of dishes, carefully laid out to help you choose. Fresh fish and seafood are available for your choice, too. Every dish is very delicious and the Beijing
Duck is served with some flare. Whether
you dine in the main area or take a private
room, you will be attended to very well indeed. The cost is very reasonable.
The Old Courtyard of Tang's Family (Hot Pot) Address: 18 Minjiang San Lu Phone:8573 6688
This excellent local restaurant is tucked away in
a small side street, but certainly worth discovering. The restaurant has two parts; on the first
floor you may partake in the popular hot pot st
yle of cuisine- just perfect for the chilly months
of the year. You can have some fun cooking your
own meal, from the items you have selected to go
into your personal cooking pot. The pot will have
one non-spicy half and one spicy half. Not only is
it delicious but a great social event! The upstairs
holds a fantastic Sichuan dining room upstairs on
the second floor. This comes highly recommended s
for its specialty dishes. As with most local restaurants you may enjoy a private room or enjoy
the atmosphere in the main hall. To help you select dishes, they have colored photographs and sample dishes to act as visual aids
HBR Address:41 Ming Jiang Er Lu Phone:8571 4289
This restaurant is famous for its Chinese-Brazilian fusion. It offers plenty of Chinese
dishes to suit western taste buds as well as a delicious Brazilian style barbeque. All
the wait staff dress in cowboy clothing to look more Brazilian and the menu is in English and has pictures too making it very easy for you to order your food by simply
pointing at anything you desire. Its packed between 6pm and 8pm(Especially on weekends) so we suggest going there after 8pm. The restaurant is one of very few that are
open late night. Closing is at 2am!
Dim Sum at Dun Huang Haixian Jiu Lou Address: 106 Xianggang Zhong Lu
Phone:8588 7556
This is a large restaurant very close to the Grand Regency Hotel. It is well known for
its excellent dim sum dishes. The choice is plentiful and the environment is clean,
smart and very welcoming. The large dining room holds many tables, but the room is spacious; otherwise you may enjoy a private room. Consistent high standards are maintained, and is strongly recommended.
Japanese
Shimbashi Address:HaiTian Hotel, 48 Xianggang Xi Lu Phone:8387 1888
This Japanese restaurant is as authentic as it comes in Qingdao. Offering a great all you can eat, all you can drink (including Sake!) Teppanyaki for only RMB200 per person. The Sushi is delicious and the menu has a wide variety of great Japanese Cuisine to suit one and all. The environment is traditional or modern depending on the room you choose
and can be excellent for group dinners and entertaining guests as well as customers.
The staff are friendly and the menu has pictures so you wont find it difficult to get what you need.
Yu Shen Hu Address:Xianggang Zhong Lu opposite side entrance of Crowne Plaza Phone:8573 7769
The location is very convenient and the food is consistently good. Once you enter
this establishment you may either dine in the main room or take a stool at the sushi
bar. Dishes are quite authentic and very reasonably priced. However, to add to the
entertainment value, you may take a private room further down a narrow corridor. Here
you receive your personal chef and your party is seated in a U shape to enjoy the
chef at work. He will slice, cut, trim and cook your courses as required. I recommend
you choose from the set menus and sit back and watch! Thoroughly enjoyable.
Korean
Hengbo Restaurant Address:87 Xianggang Dong Lu Phone:8387 1888
This, by some, is considered the best Korean restaurant in town. It comes at a price,
but it is excellent. Like most Asian restaurants you may take a private dining room or
a table within the main dining area. Choose from an extensive menu or select a set dinner of many, many courses! All delicious, and can cater for people’s different tolerance of spicy foods.
Taiwanese
Bellagio Café Address:ang Xiaozhen, 19 Aomen San Lu Phone:8387 0877
Chic interior, strong style and very up-beat atmosphere draws you in to enjoy a lunch
or dinner. The menu offers a good selection of vegetable, fish and meat dishes; all very tasty. It’s becoming popular and you may either dine in the main restaurant or take a private dining room for a party of friends.
Taipei Yes Address:unshine Department Store, 38 Xianggang Zhong Lu Phone:8667 7088
If you are in the Sunshine Department Store and fancy some good Taiwanese
food, here it is, on the second floor. The restaurant is very modern and stylish. It
serves as a great spot to meet a friend to share lunch or dinner. The food is tasty
and there’s quite a good choice of dishes on the menu. The vegetable dishes are
particularly worth trying.
