Derived from the use of shallots and garlic, and as a city near sea, Shandong cuisine focuses on cooking seafood, soups, meat and offal. Besides, since Shandong has big connection with royal culture since ancient China, so the recipes here were once delighted the royal court and were served to the emperor. The typical menu can include many delicate dishes such as: the savory, fresh, smooth and delicate Braised abalone; a little sweet and sour Sweet and Sour Carp with crisp outside and tender inside; clear, mild and fresh Bree. One highlight is the 'Eight Immortals Crossing Sea teasing Arhats', which is a starter before a celebration feast with eight main ingredients: fin, sea pumpkin, abalone, asparagus, prawns and ham. The stock is flavored with fish's swimming bladder and fish bones. These symbolize the eight immortals and the Arhats are symbolized by the inclusion of chicken breast.