Kyoto Gion Japanese Cuisine (Jing'an Store)
日料 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 488 Zhixi West Road, Mayflower Life Plaza, Units 124–125
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. 488 Zhixi West Road, Mayflower Life Plaza, Units 124–125. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salmon Sushi Roll, Curry Pork Cutlet Rice, Curry Pork Cutlet Rice.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 488 Zhixi West Road, Mayflower Life Plaza, Units 124–125
- Popular dishes: Salmon Sushi Roll, Curry Pork Cutlet Rice, Curry Pork Cutlet Rice, Mashed Potato Salad, Japanese Beef Rice
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Dishes
Salmon Sushi RollSalmon spring rolls are made with fresh salmon slices, paired with vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, and carrot. Wrapped in rice paper into a slender roll, they offer a refreshing taste. To prepare, slice or shred the ingredients, lay them on rice paper, roll up, and enjoy with soy sauce, mustard, or sweet chili sauce.
Curry Pork Cutlet RiceCurry pork cutlet rice is a dish primarily made with pork cutlets and curry. The pork cutlets are marinated and then fried until golden and crispy, then served with a rich curry sauce and cooked together with rice.
Curry Pork Cutlet RiceCurry pork cutlet rice consists of fried pork cutlet, curry sauce, and rice. The pork is pan-fried until golden brown and served with a rich curry sauce.
Mashed Potato SaladMashed potato salad is made from potatoes, eggs, carrots, and onions. Cooked potatoes are mashed, mixed with chopped boiled eggs, diced carrots, and minced onion, then blended with salad or mayonnaise dressing.
Japanese Beef RiceJapanese beef rice features rice as the base, topped with tender, slow-cooked beef slices. It is seasoned with a sauce made from onions, soy sauce, mirin, and sake, often with a touch of sugar for balance. The beef is gently simmered to achieve a soft, flavorful texture, and the rich sauce blends beautifully with the rice.
Matsutake CrabSnow crab, using fresh snow crab as the main ingredient, prepared by steaming or boiling to make soup. Steaming preserves the original flavor of the crab meat, while boiling allows the rich taste of the crab to fully infuse into the broth.
Beef Udon NoodlesBeef udon noodles is a noodle dish made primarily with udon noodles and tender beef. The preparation involves boiling the udon noodles, then mixing them with stir-fried tender beef, vegetables, and a specially prepared sauce, resulting in a delicious and well-blended dish ready to enjoy.
Flower Viewing Rice Balls on SkewersFlower Viewing Rice Balls on Skewers is a dessert made mainly with glutinous rice, combined with red bean paste, sesame and other ingredients. The glutinous rice is steamed and shaped into small balls, then skewered, and can be coated with sugar powder or red bean paste, offering a soft and sweet taste.
Teacup Egg CustardChawanmushi is a dish made primarily from eggs, mixed with water or broth, poured into tea bowls, and steamed. It's usually seasoned with salt and monosodium glutamate, and sometimes includes ingredients like shrimp, ham, or mushrooms. The finished dish has a smooth, delicate texture.
Sanuki UdonSanuki udon is a famous Japanese noodle dish from Kagawa Prefecture, featuring thick, chewy udon noodles served in a savory broth with various toppings like tempura or kamaboko.
Zan'giri Beef Udon NoodlesZan'giri Beef Udon Noodles are made with fresh udon noodles and braised beef, seasoned with soy sauce and miso. The broth is rich, the noodles are chewy, and the beef is tender and flavorful.
Pan-Seared Ox TonguePan-seared beef tongue is a dish featuring beef tongue as the main ingredient. The tongue is cleaned, blanched, sliced, marinated with seasonings, and then pan-fried until golden brown on the outside and fully cooked inside. A small amount of oil or butter is typically used during cooking to preserve the natural flavor of the tongue.
Fresh Horse Manure Sea UrchinFresh horse manure sea urchin is a delicacy made from live sea urchins, typically served raw to highlight its natural sweetness and smooth texture.
Foie Gras SushiFoie gras sushi is a Japanese dish made primarily with fresh foie gras and sushi rice. The preparation involves slicing the foie gras thinly, gently searing it until the surface is slightly charred, then placing it on prepared sushi rice. A small amount of sauce or other seasonings can be added according to personal taste.