Xuhui Riverside Citizens' Canteen
其他美食 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 99 Ruining Road
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. 99 Ruining Road. It is a 其他美食 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beef and Potato Stew, Pork Chop, Small Dumplings.
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: 其他美食
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 99 Ruining Road
- Popular dishes: Beef and Potato Stew, Pork Chop, Small Dumplings, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Shredded Pork in Sauce
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Dishes
Beef and Potato StewBeef and potato stew is a dish made primarily with beef and potatoes. The beef is cut into pieces and simmered together with the potatoes, typically seasoned with condiments such as soy sauce, salt, and sugar to make the meat tender and the potatoes flavorful.
Pork ChopPork cutlet is a dish made primarily from pork tenderloin or shoulder meat. The meat is pounded, marinated, and then cooked by pan-frying, deep-frying, or braising to achieve a tender texture. Common preparations include sweet and sour pork, braised pork, and pan-seared pork.
Small DumplingsDumpling soup is a Chinese snack made by wrapping minced pork or shrimp in thin dough wrappers to form small dumplings. The filling is placed in the center of the wrapper, which is then sealed and boiled. It is commonly served in broth or plain water, garnished with green onions, cilantro, and soy sauce.
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
Shredded Pork in SauceA classic Chinese home-style dish made with shredded pork, tofu strips, and greens, slowly simmered to create a rich, savory sauce.
Tomato and Egg Stir-FryScrambled eggs with tomatoes is a home-style dish made primarily from fresh tomatoes and eggs. The preparation is simple: first, beat the eggs and cut the tomatoes into pieces; then heat a pan with oil, pour in the egg mixture and stir-fry until set, then remove and set aside; next, stir-fry the tomatoes until soft, add the cooked eggs, and mix well; finally, season with salt, and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving for added aroma.
Braised Beef BrisketBraised beef brisket is a Chinese dish featuring beef brisket as the main ingredient, simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices after blanching to remove odor, then slowly cooked with soy sauce and sugar.
BorschtBorscht is a soup made primarily from beef, cabbage, carrots, onions, and potatoes, typically seasoned with tomato sauce or paste and simmered to perfection. To prepare it, beef is first blanched and then slowly cooked together with vegetables to allow the flavors to meld.
Fermented Tofu with Mashed Pork and EdamameFermented tofu is simmered with edamame and minced pork, creating a savory dish with rich umami and aromatic depth.
Yangchun NoodlesYangchun noodles is a Chinese soup noodle dish primarily made with thin noodles, lard or vegetable oil, scallions, and soy sauce. To prepare, cook the noodles until done, then drain and mix with a small amount of lard, soy sauce, and chopped scallions. Finally, pour hot broth over the noodles to serve.
Fish-Flavored Shredded PorkFish-Flavored Shredded Pork is a classic Chinese dish made with pork strips as the main ingredient, combined with vegetables such as wood ear mushrooms, carrots, and green peppers. The ingredients are first sliced into thin strips, then stir-fried, and finally tossed with a specially prepared fish-flavored sauce that gives it a distinctive aroma reminiscent of fish—though it contains no actual fish ingredients.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.