Yantai's all-under-one-roof food street
Updated : 2026-01-12
(chinadaily.com.cn)
In Xianglong MixC, Laishan district, Yantai, the previously student-focused Yantai University Food Street has become a beloved destination for locals and visitors.
Unlike ordinary night markets, over 200 stalls offer everything from Yantai's fresh local specialties to bold flavors of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Hunan provinces indoors. It's a true delight for food lovers, rain or shine!
Yantai menzi

Yantai menzi. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]
Yantai menzi is a specialty street food from Yantai. It is made from sweet potato vermicelli, pan-fried until crispy on the outside and tender within, and traditionally served with Yantai's iconic garlic and sesame sauce.
Grilled oyster

Grilled oyster. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]
Plump, fresh oysters, grilled to order and generously topped with a savory garlic sauce with soft vermicelli. A beloved seasonal favorite in Yantai, especially during the colder months.
Multigrain pancake

Multigrain panceke. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]
Multigrain pancake is a snack made from a thin multigrain batter brushed with egg and cooked until golden. It is then layered with crispy fried dough, fresh lettuce, and savory pork floss, creating a fragrant and satisfying bite with every taste.
Honey fried dough twist

Honey fried dough twist. [Photo/WeChat account: ytwlgw]
Freshly fried, these twists are steaming hot, crispy on the outside, chewy inside, and have a hint of honey sweetness. A carb-lover's dream!

