POETS Thai Lion (West Coast Dream Center Branch)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
No. 2260 Longteng Avenue, Building 9
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. 2260 Longteng Avenue, Building 9. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tom Yum Goong, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Signature Thai Royal Curry Crab.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 2260 Longteng Avenue, Building 9
- Popular dishes: Tom Yum Goong, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Signature Thai Royal Curry Crab, Signature Lemon Sea Bass, Thai Milk Foam
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Dishes
Tom Yum GoongTom Yum Goong is a Thai soup made primarily with shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, chili, and fish sauce. To prepare it, aromatic ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili are simmered to release their fragrance, then shrimp and mushrooms are added and stewed together. Finally, fish sauce and lime juice are blended in for seasoning.
Tom Yum Seafood SoupTom Yum Goong is a Thai soup featuring a rich broth simmered with aromatic ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal. It includes seafood like shrimp, crab sticks, and fish slices, seasoned with lime juice and fish sauce for a tangy and spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite.
Signature Thai Royal Curry CrabFresh crab simmered in Thai red curry with coconut milk and aromatic herbs, delivering a rich, spicy flavor.
Signature Lemon Sea BassSignature lemon sea bass is made with fresh sea bass marinated in a special lemon sauce and pan-fried, offering a tender texture and refreshing sour taste.
Thai Milk FoamA dessert blending creamy Thai milk tea with whipped cream foam, offering a rich and sweet experience.
Thai-style Ancient Curry CrabFresh crab cooked in a traditional Thai curry sauce with coconut milk, lemongrass, chili, and fish sauce, offering a rich and spicy flavor.
Thai Seafood Pineapple Fried RiceThai seafood pineapple fried rice features shrimp, squid, and mussels stir-fried with pineapple chunks, jasmine rice, and Thai spices for a tangy, aromatic dish.
Thai Grilled Beef Skewers with PineappleA Thai-style grilled beef skewer dish featuring tender beef and fresh pineapple, marinated in sweet chili sauce and charred over charcoal for a smoky flavor.
Thai Grilled Pork NeckThai grilled pork neck features marinated pork neck slices grilled over charcoal and served with a tangy Thai sauce.
Thai Grilled Pork NeckGrilled pork neck marinated in Thai spices and served with a tangy chili sauce.
Thai Shrimp CakesThai shrimp cakes are made with fresh shrimp mixed with Thai herbs and spices, formed into small patties and pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Thai Lemongrass Grilled Qingyuan ChickenQingyuan chicken marinated with lemongrass and Thai herbs, then grilled to perfection for a fragrant, spicy flavor.
Beef Tom Yum RiceA Thai-style dish featuring minced beef stir-fried with onions, chili, and garlic, seasoned with fish sauce and palm sugar, served over rice.
Shrimp ChipsShrimp chips are made primarily from shrimp paste, which is mixed, pressed into sheets, and then dried. They have a transparent color, a crispy texture, and a rich shrimp aroma. To cook, simply fry the shrimp chips in hot oil until they expand and change color, then remove and drain before enjoying.
Shrimp Paste with AmaranthShrimp paste with water spinach is a dish made from water spinach and shrimp paste. Wash and cut the water spinach, use shrimp paste as seasoning, stir-fry together to absorb the savory flavor while keeping the vegetable crisp.
Squid TentaclesSquid tentacles are a dish primarily made from fresh squid tentacles. To prepare, first clean the squid tentacles thoroughly, then cut them into appropriate lengths. Next, stir-fry them with seasonings such as garlic and chili, or grill them until golden and crispy. Finally, add seasoning to taste.
Yellow Curry Beef BrisketYellow curry beef brisket with potatoes and carrots, stir-fried with yellow curry paste and simmered until tender. Coconut milk or milk is added for richness, then reduced to a thick sauce.