Alila Shanghai Hotel · Weihai 500 · Shanghainese Cuisine
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 500 Weihai 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. 500 Weihai Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Yellow Croaker Soup, Steamed Pork Dumplings, Handmade Yellow Croaker Spring Rolls.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 500 Weihai Road
- Popular dishes: Yellow Croaker Soup, Steamed Pork Dumplings, Handmade Yellow Croaker Spring Rolls, Halibut, Baihe Chicken Head Rice Shrimp
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Dishes
Yellow Croaker SoupA delicate soup made with fresh yellow croaker, ginger, egg white, and broth, simmered slowly to create a rich and savory dish.
Steamed Pork DumplingsSteamed dumplings are a traditional Chinese snack made by wrapping pork, shrimp, or vegetables in dough made from flour, then steaming them. The dough must be hand-rolled, the filling should be fresh, and the dumplings must be pinched to form pleats while maintaining their shape.
Handmade Yellow Croaker Spring RollsHandmade yellow croaker spring rolls feature fresh yellow croaker, deboned and sliced or mashed with vegetables and seasonings, wrapped in thin dough and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Crafted by hand for uniform shape.
HalibutHalibut is a flat-bodied saltwater fish typically cooked by steaming, frying, or braising. Main ingredient is fresh halibut, with optional辅料 like ginger slices, green onions, and soy sauce. Clean the fish, marinate briefly, then cook.
Baihe Chicken Head Rice ShrimpA Jiangsu-style dish featuring fresh lily bulbs, chicken head rice, and shrimp, gently stir-fried for a delicate, refreshing taste.
Salt-brined PigeonA dish made by marinating young pigeons in salt brine and steaming them, resulting in tender, savory meat with a delicate flavor.
Sweet and Sour Crispy PorkSweet and sour crispy pork is a dish made with pork as the main ingredient, wrapped in a crispy layer and fried until golden, then served with sweet and sour sauce. The main ingredients include pork, flour, eggs, and sweet and sour sauce. The method involves marinating the pork slices, coating them with flour, frying, and finally pouring the sweet and sour sauce over it.
Braised Two-Headed Black PigA traditional Zhejiang dish featuring braised pork from the two-headed black pig, known for its rich flavor and tender texture.
Vanilla Ice CreamVanilla ice cream is a dessert made from fresh cream, whole milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla extract. The ingredients are mixed and stirred evenly, and during freezing, regular stirring prevents ice crystal formation, maintaining a smooth texture.
Braised Fresh Abalone with Black Bean SauceFresh abalone is braised in a rich black bean sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with a savory umami taste.
Braised Pork with Abalone and Dried Bamboo ShootsBraised pork belly with abalone and dried bamboo shoots is a dish featuring pork belly, abalone, and dried bamboo shoots. Pork is blanched, then stewed slowly with abalone and bamboo shoots in soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
Yellow Rock Sugar Tea-Smoked Deep-Sea FlounderFresh deep-sea flounder is smoked with yellow rock sugar and tea, resulting in a tender texture with a subtle sweet and tea aroma.