Yanxitang (Daming Lake Branch)
燕喜堂·中华老字号（大明湖店）
A China Time-Honored Brand founded in 1932, serving Jinan-style Shandong cuisine famous for its soups in a traditional courtyard setting.
Founded in 1932, Yanxitang is a time-honored Shandong restaurant in Jinan, renowned for its soup-based dishes. Its signature Milk Soup with Cattail is made with spring water and chicken bones simmered into a rich, milky white broth. Other highlights include Braised Sea Cucumber and Pork Tendon with Scallions, Spring Water Tofu, Nine-Cycle Pig Intestines, and Sweet and Sour Carp. The restaurant is housed in two converted, century-old courtyards. Seating is limited and scattered, and long lines are common during peak dining hours, so arriving early is advised. Average cost is about CNY 110–170 per person. Located in Jinju Alley, it is within walking distance of Furong Street, Baihuazhou, and Quxuiting Street.
Opening hours
11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Pearl Spring & Wangfu Pool
- Furong Street
- Baihuazhou & Qushuiting Street
- Jinan Confucian Temple
- Quancheng Square
- Kuanhouli Food Street
- Daming Lake
- Lao She Former Residence