[2025 Dalian Restaurant] Travel Guide for Xi · Ding (Updated Jun)

After looking around Dalian Dongfang Shuicheng, I walked leisurely to Xiding (东港点). It opens at 11, so I went right when it opened and luckily there was no waiting. (When I came out after eating, I saw that the waiting was no joke!) The sea urchin roe dumplings were really delicious, and the black vinegar pork ribs, shrimp porridge, and pickled cucumber salad were all delicious.

Whenever I come to Dalian, I always go to this restaurant My favorite restaurant where you can eat the best sea urchin dumplings They have other dishes besides dumplings But please just shut up and listen to what I have to say Just choose the dumplings! You must try Sea urchin dumplings and abalone dumplings♡ A restaurant that is a little on the expensive side compared to the local market 18 yuan for a plate of 2 sea urchin dumplings 78 yuan for a plate of 12 abalone dumplings Even without the sauce, the flavor of the ingredients stands out It's very delicious!! ! The tea served is also delicious, the atmosphere and service are also good, and it's a recommended restaurant that you should definitely visit if you come to Dalian. 📍Location: Subway Line 2, Donggang Station, Exit D, 970m walk Store name: Xiding Sea Urchin Steamed Dumpling (Donggang store) Opening hours: 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:00 #Dalian #China Travel

20 photos are never enough — so here’s a tribute to some unforgettable eats from this Dongbei trip: 🍚 Sea intestine rice bowl (海肠捞饭) – found everywhere in Dalian and worth every bite. 🔥 Northeastern-style grilled skewers (东北烤串) – from bustling street stalls to cozy restaurants with live music, pick your vibe. 🌽 Grilled corn & stir-fried green bamboo shoots with jellyfish (青笋炒海蜇) – crunchy, fresh, so addictive. 🍒 Cherry pork (车厘子肉) – sweet & sour, super appetizing. 🦪 Fried oyster at 喜鼎 – must tried restaurant in Dalian- hands down the best fried oyster I’ve had. 🥟 Sea urchin dumplings (海胆饺子) – indulgent and rich. 🍰 Fuwa fuwa soufflé (舒芙蕾) – soft and dreamy. 🐟 Braised Spanish mackerel (红烧鲅鱼) at a Yingkou restaurant – classic comfort. 🍖 Old-style sweet and sour pork (老式锅包肉) – tried it across Shenyang, Harbin, and Dalian. All versions = chef’s kiss. 🍆🥔 Three earthy treasures (地三鲜) and 凉皮 fresh silky cold noodles and oh so refreshing– a local classic, especially good in Harbin. 🍗 Korean-style pork trotters (韩式猪脚) in Shenyang – tender & full of flavor- MUST TRY! 🦪 Steamed oyster with garlic from Color TV Night Market – simple, fragrant, satisfying- so affordable and fresh! Grilled eel at Xita – smoky and delicious🤎 🍒🍓 Seasonal fruits: Dalian cherries (大连车厘子), Dandong strawberries (丹东草莓) – juicy and fresh- SUPER WORTHY! 🍠 Taro & purple sweet potato balls (芋泥紫薯丸子) + ice cream at Shenyang Palace – perfect mid-day treat. …and so many more we couldn’t squeeze in. Will be dreaming of Dongbei until next time. ✨🧊 #springitinerary #DongbeiEats #china #lovechinesefood #chinatrip #dalianfoods #shenyangeats #harbineats #fooddiaries

Dalian, China is famous for its sea urchin roe uni One of the must-eat foods when you go to Dalian is sea urchin roe dim sum! is a high-end restaurant that specializes in sea urchin roe dim sum There is a limit of 1 (2 eggs) per person for sea urchin roe dim sum, but sometimes there is no limit, so check before ordering! 📍喜鼎(Si Ding) Xinghai Square Branch 喜鼎海胆水饺(星海湾壹号店) Dongfang Shuicheng Branch 喜鼎海胆水饺(东港店) - Estimated cost: 180 yuan per person - Business hours: Every day, 11:00-15:00 / 16:30-21:00 - Long waiting time, service charge (10 yuan, tea provided) #New York Flight Ticket Event #2024 Wish Event #Dalian #Dalian Travel #Dalian Restaurant #Dalian Dim Sum #China #China Travel #Dim Sum Restaurant #Chinese Food