Seafood: Spicy stir-fried clams, steamed marine fish, and fried oyster meat are local specialties. The seafood in Qingdao is fresh and inexpensive. Remember to compare prices! Clams are at their plumpest and most delicious in summer and autumn. It is recommended to visit Xiaolu Seafood Street and Pichaiyuan Food Court.

Braised Sea Cucumbers: The Jiaodong sea cucumbers are thick, elastic, and chewy. Scallion-fried sea cucumbers are extremely fragrant! Recommended restaurant: Chunlouhe (a time-honored brand with a history of a hundred years).

Steamed Swimming Crabs: The meat of swimming crabs is firm and tender. After steaming, dip it in ginger vinegar sauce, which tastes sweet and fresh without being greasy.

Spanish Mackerel Dumplings: The fresh stuffing made from minced Spanish mackerel is mixed with Chinese chives to enhance the freshness. The dumplings have thin skins, large fillings, and are full of soup.

Seafood Noodles in Gravy: Use clams, shrimps, and scallops to make a soup. The hand-made alkaline noodles are coated with thick gravy.

Pot-stuck Pastries: The bottom is fried until golden and crispy. Dip them in mashed garlic mixed with rice vinegar, and pair them with Tianmo (a kind of salty millet porridge) to relieve greasiness.