Zao Zi Shu · Vegetarian Restaurant (Nanjing West Branch)
素食 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 258 Fengxian Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 258 Fengxian Road. It is a 素食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pine Nut Chicken, Matsutake Fried Rice, Salted Pepper Lotus Root Stuffed with Meat.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Shanghai
- Category: 素食
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 258 Fengxian Road
- Popular dishes: Pine Nut Chicken, Matsutake Fried Rice, Salted Pepper Lotus Root Stuffed with Meat, Sea and Land Fried Rice, Teriyaki Eel
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Dishes
Pine Nut ChickenA Chinese dish made with chicken and pine nuts, stir-fried to a savory and crunchy finish.
Matsutake Fried RiceA savory dish made with fresh matsutake mushrooms, eggs, and day-old rice, stir-fried to perfection for a fragrant and satisfying meal.
Salted Pepper Lotus Root Stuffed with MeatA Chinese dish featuring lotus root slices stuffed with meat, fried and seasoned with salt and pepper. Crispy outside, tender inside, savory and slightly spicy.
Sea and Land Fried RiceA flavorful fried rice dish combining seafood and meats, featuring shrimp, ham, eggs, and vegetables like peas and carrots, stir-fried to perfection.
Teriyaki EelA dish made by grilling eel marinated in a sweet soy-based teriyaki sauce, resulting in a glossy, savory-sweet flavor.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a dish primarily made with pork spare ribs. The preparation involves marinating the ribs, then frying them until golden and crispy, followed by cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, which is then poured over the ribs.
Chang Xiang Si Char Siu PastryA creative Chinese pastry featuring barbecued pork filling wrapped in flaky dough, baked to golden perfection.
Green Pea PureeA smooth dish made from fresh green peas, blended into a creamy puree with cream or milk, often served as a side or snack.
Bamboo Shoot TofuFragrant toon and tofu is a dish primarily made with fresh toon and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: first wash and chop the toon, then mix it with mashed tofu, add appropriate seasonings such as salt and monosodium glutamate, and stir well to serve.
Crispy Tofu Skin RollsCrispy tofu skin rolls are filled with savory meat and deep-fried until golden, offering a satisfying crunch and rich flavor.