1. Northern type

Generally speaking, it belongs to the northern type. It is close to Beijing and Tianjin and is deeply influenced by and influenced by Beijing and Tianjin.

2. Large differences

Coastal and island fishing areas, mountainous areas, plains, lake areas, cities, and ancient towns have different natural environments, different production conditions, and different traditional cultures. It shows its own eating habits, thus making Shandong's food customs deeply imprinted with the region.

3. Distinctive personality

Shandong food customs have their own distinct personality, and their unique eating methods and cooking techniques occupy a very important position in Chinese food culture. Among them The flavor of the dishes is known as one of the four major flavor cuisines in China. Shandong’s daily diet and festival customs have profound cultural heritage.

Extended information:

Shandong cuisine:

Shandong cuisine, also called Shandong cuisine. It has a long history and wide influence. It is an important part of Chinese food culture and has become the first of the four major cuisines in China. However, it is the most unknown cuisine. It is famous at home and abroad for its fresh, salty, crisp and tender taste, unique flavor and exquisite production.

Shandong cuisine originated from the Qi State and the Lu State (today’s Shandong Province) during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and was formed during the Qin and Han Dynasties.

After the Song Dynasty, Shandong cuisine has become one of the representatives of "Northern Food". From Qilu to Gyeonggi, from inside the Pass to outside the Pass, its influence has reached the Yellow River Basin and the Northeast, and it has a broad base of food people. Shandong cuisine is one of the most widespread local flavor cuisines in my country, covering Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan and the three northeastern provinces.

The geographical differences in Shandong Province are large, resulting in the formation of three major systems: coastal Jiaodong cuisine (mainly seafood), inland Jinan cuisine, and self-contained Confucius cuisine.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shandong

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Shandong Cuisine