Qingdao Local Cuisine
Explore the authentic flavors and must-try dishes of Qingdao
Beverage
Tsingtao Beer
Famous local beer with crisp, refreshing taste
¥10-30
Evening
Very common
Best Places:
- Beer gardens
- Local bars
- Restaurants
Pro Tip:
Best enjoyed fresh from the brewery
Seafood
Seafood
Fresh seafood from the Yellow Sea, prepared in various styles
¥80-200 per person
Linner or dinner
Common
Best Places:
- Seafood restaurants
- Fishing villages
- Coastal areas
Pro Tip:
Choose live seafood for the freshest taste
Dim Sum
Qingdao Dumplings
Local style dumplings with various fillings
¥20-40
Lunch or dinner
Common
Best Places:
- Dumpling restaurants
- Local eateries
- Food streets
Pro Tip:
Try different fillings including seafood varieties
Regional Cuisine
Shandong Cuisine
Traditional Shandong dishes with emphasis on seafood and soups
¥60-150 per person
Lunch or dinner
Common
Best Places:
- Traditional restaurants
- Local eateries
- Cultural venues
Pro Tip:
Known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients and clear flavors
Street Food
Street Food
Various street foods including grilled seafood and snacks
¥10-30
Any time
Very common
Best Places:
- Food streets
- Night markets
- Beach areas
Pro Tip:
Try the grilled seafood and local snacks
Fusion
German-Influenced Food
Food influenced by Qingdao's German colonial history
¥80-150 per person
Lunch or dinner
Local specialty
Best Places:
- German restaurants
- Historical venues
- Cultural areas
Pro Tip:
Reflects Qingdao's unique colonial heritage
Qingdao Food Culture Guide
Dining Etiquette
- • Use chopsticks properly, don't stick them upright in rice
- • Try a little of everything when dining with others
- • It's polite to serve others before yourself
- • Slurping noodles is acceptable and shows appreciation
Ordering Tips
- • Point at menu pictures if language is a barrier
- • Ask for "bu la" (not spicy) if you can't handle heat
- • Street food is generally safe from busy vendors
- • Don't tip - it's not customary in China