Youlin Shifu
特色菜 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 1109 Songbao 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. 1109 Songbao Road. 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, Bok Choy Egg Dumplings, Pickled Cabbage with Chicken Gizzard.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 1109 Songbao Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Bok Choy Egg Dumplings, Pickled Cabbage with Chicken Gizzard, Stewed Yellow Croaker in Fermented Rice Wine, Mustard Greens with Mushrooms and Shrimp
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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.
Bok Choy Egg DumplingsA traditional Chinese dish made with bok choy and eggs, wrapped in egg skin and steamed to perfection.
Pickled Cabbage with Chicken GizzardA dish made with chicken gizzards stir-fried with pickled cabbage, offering a tangy and savory flavor.
Stewed Yellow Croaker in Fermented Rice WineA traditional Chinese dish featuring fresh yellow croaker marinated in fermented rice wine and steamed, resulting in tender fish with a rich, aromatic flavor.
Mustard Greens with Mushrooms and ShrimpA healthy dish made with mustard greens, mushrooms, and shrimp, stir-fried or blanched and mixed for a fresh, savory taste.
Garlic Stir-Fried Water SpinachStir-fried water spinach with garlic is a dish made by quickly stir-frying washed and cut water spinach with minced garlic. After heating oil in a pan, add garlic to sizzle, then toss in the spinach until just cooked through, season and serve.
Sliced Potatoes with Green PepperSpicy green pepper and potato shreds is a home-style dish primarily made with potatoes and green peppers. After peeling the potatoes, slice them into thin strips and soak in cold water to remove excess starch. Wash and slice the green peppers as well. Heat oil in a pan, quickly stir-fry the potato strips until just cooked through, then add the green pepper strips and continue stir-frying. Finally, season with salt and a small amount of vinegar, stir well, and serve.