Jinan is the capital of Shandong Province and one of the country's famous historical and cultural cities.

It is named "Quancheng" because of "Seventy-two Springs". It has mountains, water and pleasant scenery.

Jinan, as the hometown of Qilu, has a long historical tradition. Jinan is described in the "Dadong" chapter of "The Book of Songs".

Generally, cities with a long history will have a rich variety of food, and Jinan is no exception.

Shandong cuisine is one of the eight major cuisines in China. As a city in Shandong, Jinan is also deeply influenced by the style of Shandong cuisine in terms of food.

But do you know what specific delicacies there are in Jinan?

Bunzi Pork is Jinan's most famous delicacy in the country. Many people who travel to Jinan will try it. There are also restaurants selling Bunzi Pork in other major cities.

The meat is made from fresh pork, tofu, kelp, etc. cooked in a pot. It is rich in oil and red sauce and has a rich aroma.

The lean meat is fragrant, tender and blue, the fat meat is fat but not greasy, and it tastes fragrant.

Like Jinan, Baozi meat also has a long historical origin.

During the Three Kingdoms period, Liu, Guan, and Zhang were sworn brothers in the Taoyuan. As a butcher, Zhang Fei killed a pig to celebrate. He cooked the pork and tofu in a pot, and it was very delicious.

It was loved by the local people. During the Sui Dynasty, the meat was further improved by a famous chef from Shandong. The meat was further praised. After a little improvement, it finally became what it is today.

Most people have probably eaten or seen braised chicken. Braised chicken with rice. This delicacy, whether you are ordering takeout or going out shopping, you can see braised chicken everywhere.

But not many people know that Jinan is the hometown of braised chicken.

In fact, it’s not surprising. The braised chicken sauce is rich, salty and delicious, very much in the style of Shandong cuisine.

Chicken thighs, mushrooms, and green peppers, the meat is tender and soft, and it goes smoothly with rice. It is suitable for all ages.

The braised chicken soup is perfect for soaking rice.

Mijia Beef Mijia Beef is not a specific delicacy, but the signature of a beef restaurant.

There are many Internet celebrity restaurants in Jinan, but real foodies don't go there. Genuine and time-honored restaurants are the places they frequent most.

Different from the thick oily red sauce of Shandong cuisine, the beef served by this restaurant in the Hui community is particularly refreshing.

Shaobing filled with beef, beef patties, and beef soup are the signature delicacies of Mijia beef.

Take beef with sesame cakes as an example. The beef should be absolutely fresh and the sesame cakes should be freshly baked.

The crispy and hot sesame seed cakes are sandwiched with refreshing and fresh beef. They have a unique taste and a three-dimensional texture.

The beef is minced rather than ground, which means the beef is fresh enough.

Youxuan Youxuan is a famous snack in Jinan, Shandong.

The reason why it is called "oil swirl" is because the surface is shiny and golden, and the finished product is in the shape of a spiral.

You should eat the oil spinner hot, as it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. When you bite into it, the aroma of green onions and oil bursts into your mouth, making you feel satisfied.

You can also add brown sugar, bean paste, etc. to make it sweet. This is a new way to eat it. Friends who love sweets can try it.

There are two monsters in Quancheng in Jinan, one of which is Tianmo.

Why do you say it is weird? Because although its name is Tianmo, it does taste salty.

Tianmo is a kind of salty porridge. The main ingredient is millet noodles. The porridge made from millet noodles is added with peanuts, cowpeas, vermicelli, spinach and dried tofu.

There are many historical stories about the origin of sweet foam. If you are interested, you can check it out.

People in Jinan call sweet foam "five-flavored sweet foam". You can imagine its status in the hearts of Jinan people.

As Jinan’s signature delicacy, Tianmo is also a breakfast that many people cannot live without every day.

A bowl of sweet foam is fresh, salty and delicious, with rich textures.

Having a bowl like this for breakfast can replenish energy and nutrition.

These are some of the traditional specialties of Jinan, the spring city. When you go to Jinan to see the spring water, don’t forget to try these foods and feel the local customs.

Shandong cuisine is rich in techniques and has a long history. It ranks first among the eight major cuisines and has influenced the food culture of many places. If you are not resistant to Shandong cuisine, Jinan’s food will definitely satisfy you.