A Bao's Home-style Cuisine
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 57 Shangcai Road, Shangta
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. 57 Shangcai Road, Shangta. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel丝, Four Happiness Braised Pork, River Shrimp.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 57 Shangcai Road, Shangta
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Four Happiness Braised Pork, River Shrimp, Steamed Giant Softshell Turtle, Poached Chicken
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Four Happiness Braised PorkA traditional Chinese dish featuring braised pork belly, seasoned and slow-cooked with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and eggs, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
River ShrimpFresh river shrimp are cleaned and boiled or fried in water to retain their natural flavor, or stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic for a tender, chewy texture.
Steamed Giant Softshell TurtleA dish made by steaming a fresh giant softshell turtle with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender and nutritious meat.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
White Water FishA dish made by boiling fresh carp in clear water, resulting in tender fish meat and a mild, savory broth that highlights the natural flavor of the fish.
Stone Pot TofuStoneware tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu, accompanied by fresh mushrooms, red peppers, and garlic. The tofu is cooked at high temperature in a stoneware pot, preserving its delicate texture while absorbing the fresh aroma of the ingredients, resulting in a unique flavor. Finally, a sauce is drizzled over the dish, enhancing its delicious taste.
Secret-Recipe EelFresh eel marinated and grilled to perfection, glazed with a special sauce for rich flavor.
Secret-Recipe EelFresh river eel marinated and grilled to perfection, served with a special sauce for rich flavor.
Braised Wuchang FishA Chinese dish made by braising Wuchang fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Brown Sugar Steamed CakeRed sugar steamed cake is a蒸制 dessert made from a mixture of glutinous rice flour and wheat flour. After mixing red sugar and water, it is fermented and then steamed in a bamboo steamer. The finished product has a light brown color, a soft texture, and a sweet aroma from the red sugar.
Luo's ShrimpLuoshi shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh Luoshi shrimp. The shrimp are first deveined, keeping the tails intact, then marinated with ingredients such as cooking wine and salt to infuse flavor. Next, the shrimp are gently steamed or lightly stir-fried to preserve their tender texture. Finally, garnishes like chopped green onions and ginger threads can be added according to taste for enhanced aroma.
Old Hen Chicken SoupOld hen chicken soup is primarily made with old hen chicken, combined with an appropriate amount of water and seasonings such as ginger slices and green onion segments. It is slowly simmered for several hours to allow the nutrients from the chicken to fully infuse into the broth, resulting in a rich and flavorful soup.