Big restaurant located near the waterfront. They use less oil, no onions, no MSG. Chinese Name: 清水莲素膳茗坊 Chinese Address: 市南区燕儿岛路6号(眼科医院对面). APR 2013 REPORTED SHUT DOWN BY HAPPYCOW MEMBER.
after avoiding so many dishes in China on account of who-knows-what-kind-of-fat-is-used-in-this-dish meals, it was a great treat to be able to order anything that looked or sounded nice without any worry.
The restaurant was clean, warm (it was freezing outside) and decorated with great imagination and taste.
A special feature are the little 'niche' tables for 2 or 4 people, with colorful curtains and pillows.
As to the food itself, a lot of fake pork and the like, molded veg protein ducks etc. which I avoid. Simply had to get the message across that I didn't want anything that tasted like meat.
Tasty seaweed cones with vegetables and nuts, original dumplings, spicy bamboo stir fry and some veg skewers in coconut milk,,, did it for me after 2 days of very lean eatings here...
Enjoy !
we did...
EP
My partner and I had a fabulous dinner here. Setting was elegant and intimate without being tawdry, staff was all very polite and helpful.
Two of us shared two appetizers and four main dishes and left pleasantly satiated. The appetizer portions were on the small size, only good for 1-2 persons I'd say; the main dishes were much more generous than appeared on photos, good for 3-4 to share. Food was excellent, not greasy at all and light in mock meats. Everything was completely MSG-free to boot. Our bill came to 200 RMB, which we felt was very reasonable, although arguably not cheap for China.
I felt like this place was the Qingdao location of Pure Lotus in Beijing (if you have been there you will know what I mean), but this one seemed more down-to-earth and was much less busy.
Enjoyed a dinner here. I am a non-vegetarian but went with a vegetarian friend. Good food, decor and friendly service. Especially enjoyed a spinach dish with beans and a spicy peanut sauce.
5 Reviews
First Review by billgo
Benvolio_32
Points +121
Charming atmosphere, great food - Edit
Gorgeous intérieur, attentive staff, nice range of food. The fake meat skewers (with peanut sauce) and dumplings are particularly recommendable.
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EP
Points +69
Wonderful treat in Qingdao - Edit
after avoiding so many dishes in China on account of who-knows-what-kind-of-fat-is-used-in-this-dish meals, it was a great treat to be able to order anything that looked or sounded nice without any worry.
Read moreThe restaurant was clean, warm (it was freezing outside) and decorated with great imagination and taste.
A special feature are the little 'niche' tables for 2 or 4 people, with colorful curtains and pillows.
As to the food itself, a lot of fake pork and the like, molded veg protein ducks etc. which I avoid. Simply had to get the message across that I didn't want anything that tasted like meat.
Tasty seaweed cones with vegetables and nuts, original dumplings, spicy bamboo stir fry and some veg skewers in coconut milk,,, did it for me after 2 days of very lean eatings here...
Enjoy !
we did...
EP
Pros: Clean veg food, Lovely decor and private rooms, Pleasant, gentle, not pushy staff
Cons: NO English menu that I could find..
Guest
sglcklch
Points +2815
Really nice place - Edit
My partner and I had a fabulous dinner here. Setting was elegant and intimate without being tawdry, staff was all very polite and helpful.
Read moreTwo of us shared two appetizers and four main dishes and left pleasantly satiated. The appetizer portions were on the small size, only good for 1-2 persons I'd say; the main dishes were much more generous than appeared on photos, good for 3-4 to share. Food was excellent, not greasy at all and light in mock meats. Everything was completely MSG-free to boot. Our bill came to 200 RMB, which we felt was very reasonable, although arguably not cheap for China.
I felt like this place was the Qingdao location of Pure Lotus in Beijing (if you have been there you will know what I mean), but this one seemed more down-to-earth and was much less busy.
Pros: food, service, setting
Guest
MDR
Points +110
Wonderful place! - Edit
Around the corner from Crowne Plaza. Food was very good.
Read moreAbsolutely beautiful decor and ambiance. Great service. I felt like I was in a movie.
Pros: very good food, amazing decor, attentive service
Guest
billgo
Points +10
Qing Shui Lian Vegetarian - Edit
Enjoyed a dinner here. I am a non-vegetarian but went with a vegetarian friend. Good food, decor and friendly service. Especially enjoyed a spinach dish with beans and a spicy peanut sauce.
Read morePros: good food, friendly staff, nice decor
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