Old Place Private Kitchen (Xingnan Road Store)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.8
No. 862–866, Xingnan Road, Gaoxing Town (near Yuexing Grand Hotel)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 862–866, Xingnan Road, Gaoxing Town (near Yuexing Grand Hotel). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Two-color Fish Head, Grandmother's Corn Cake.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 862–866, Xingnan Road, Gaoxing Town (near Yuexing Grand Hotel)
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Two-color Fish Head, Grandmother's Corn Cake, Home-style Tofu, Beef Hot Pot
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Dishes
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
Two-color Fish HeadDouble-color fish head is a dish that uses fish head as the main ingredient, paired with ingredients of different colors for cooking. Fresh fish heads, such as those from bighead carp or silver carp, are typically used, combined with vegetables like green and red peppers. The dish is prepared by stewing or braising. First, the fish head is marinated with seasonings and pan-fried until slightly golden, then it is cooked slowly with chopped vegetables to allow the fish head to absorb the flavorful broth while maintaining the tenderness of the fish meat and the crispness of the vegetables.
Grandmother's Corn CakeA traditional Chinese coarse grain dish made from cornmeal or mixed grains, shaped into small nests and steamed. It has a soft, slightly sweet taste with natural grain aroma.
Home-style TofuHome-style tofu is a Chinese dish primarily made with tofu, often enhanced with minced pork, diced chicken, or shrimp to add texture. The tofu is first pan-fried until golden on both sides, then combined with ingredients and seasonings such as soy sauce, garlic, and ginger slices, and slowly simmered until flavorful. Finally, the sauce is reduced to finish the dish.
Beef Hot PotBeef hot pot features tender beef as the main ingredient, paired with various vegetables and tofu. The broth is spicy and aromatic, and ingredients are cooked one by one after boiling to preserve their original flavors. Dipping sauces can be added according to personal taste to enhance the flavor.
Cabbage and Egg Stir-fryA simple and nutritious dish made by stir-frying cabbage with eggs, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal.
Golden Garlic Pork RibsGolden Garlic Bone is a dish primarily made with pork ribs. The preparation involves marinating the pork ribs to infuse flavor, then coating them with minced garlic and other seasonings before deep-frying at high temperature until golden and crispy. Finally, it is garnished with chopped green onions to enhance aroma.
Iron Plate IntestinesA Chinese dish featuring cleaned pork intestines stir-fried quickly on a hot iron plate with onions and peppers, delivering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Fish Head and Tofu SoupFish head tofu soup is made primarily from fish head and tofu. After lightly frying the fish head, water is added and simmered. Tofu cubes are then added and slowly cooked until the broth turns milky white and the ingredients are well infused.