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Chinese Famous Snack City

Famous Snack City sounds bigger than it actually is.  It is a small street lined with a variety of Chinese restaurants located close to the stadium.

If you are in the neighborhood, and craving a Chinese treat, Shandong style in particular, then this street is well worth a t...

Famous Snack City sounds bigger than it actually is.  It is a small street lined with a variety of Chinese restaurants located close to the stadium.

If you are in the neighborhood, and craving a Chinese treat, Shandong style in particular, then this street is well worth a try.  However, it is not worth travelling across the city just for a famous snack.

Korean at the News Hotel

At the far end of the main lobby in the News Hotel authentic Korean cuisine is available for around 50 yuan per person. The entire staff wears traditional Korean costumes.

First try some shiguo banf...

At the far end of the main lobby in the News Hotel authentic Korean cuisine is available for around 50 yuan per person. The entire staff wears traditional Korean costumes.

First try some shiguo banfa. This staple Korean contains mountain vegetables, beef or pork, and rice served in a stone dish so hot the egg on top is still sizzling. Others may prefer some Korean barbeque, where the meat is delicately wrapped in fresh, crispy lettuce leaves and washed down with some soju, a clear Korean liquor. Those seeking a more relaxing end to the meal may stick to the barley tea served with the meal.

 

Western Style Buffet at the News Hotel

Far and away the sweetest waitress I've ever met in China guided me around the buffet. Watching her glow over the myriad Western staples, from vegetables and salad to pizza and steak, made me weak. Soda, tea, coffee, beer is free and so is the alchemical baijiu. Baijiu is a clear liquor...

Far and away the sweetest waitress I've ever met in China guided me around the buffet. Watching her glow over the myriad Western staples, from vegetables and salad to pizza and steak, made me weak. Soda, tea, coffee, beer is free and so is the alchemical baijiu. Baijiu is a clear liquor made mainly from sorghum that the Chinese lose their mind over. The baijiu served here is alchemical, because inside the clear glass container are ancient mushrooms, snakes, herbs, and berries.

Lunch is 48 yuan a head and dinner costs 68. Add 20 yuan to the price during holiday seasons.

This restaurant is on the second floor of the Shandong News Hotel, just overlooking the main lobby.

 

Brazillian Barbeque

Once inside the Hanlin Hotel lobby, take a left and then a quick right. Serving breakfast from 6:30 am -9:00, lunch from 11:30-2:00 pm, and dinner from 5:30 to 9:30, you’ll find the double doors open and enough staff to make you feel nervous, excited, and comfortable all at the sa...

Once inside the Hanlin Hotel lobby, take a left and then a quick right. Serving breakfast from 6:30 am -9:00, lunch from 11:30-2:00 pm, and dinner from 5:30 to 9:30, you’ll find the double doors open and enough staff to make you feel nervous, excited, and comfortable all at the same time.

For a fixed price (breakfast 20 yuan, lunch 53 yuan, and dinner 64 yuan) there is an all-you-can-eat buffet full of typical Western treats such as pizza, soups, steak, potatoes, and salad. Of course there ia also the Brazilian barbeque, which is sliced right before your very eyes. Ask for Michael, he speaks great English.