山东菜系通常较咸，汁色普遍较浅。
Shandong cuisine is generally salty, with the prevalence of light-colored sauces.
因为使用青葱和大蒜做为调料，山东菜系通常很辣。
Shallot and garlic are usually used as seasonings so Shandong dishes tastes pungent usually.
中国菜由全国著名的鲁、川、粤、苏四大菜系组成：山东菜是其中之一，被称为北方菜的代表。
Chinese cuisine consists of the famous Lu, Sichuan, Guangdong, Jiangsu cuisine four branches. Shandong cuisine is one of them which represent the northern style.
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