Old Beijing Roast Duck (Yuqing Road Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 325 Yuqing 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. 325 Yuqing Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Braised Pig Trotters, Five-Spice Pig Ears, Braised Pork Tongue Strips.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 325 Yuqing Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Braised Pig Trotters, Five-Spice Pig Ears, Braised Pork Tongue Strips, Braised Quail Eggs, Osmanthus Salted Duck
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Dishes
Five-Spice Braised Pig TrottersFive-spice braised pig trotters are made with pig trotters as the main ingredient, seasoned with five-spice aromatics like star anise, cassia bark, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, and cloves, then simmered after blanching and caramelizing sugar.
Five-Spice Pig EarsFive-spice pig ears is a dish made primarily from pig ears, blanched and then simmered or braised with five-spice powder, soy sauce, and cooking wine. The finished dish has a crisp texture and rich flavor.
Braised Pork Tongue StripsA dish made by simmering pork tongue strips in a seasoned broth until tender and flavorful.
Braised Quail EggsPreserved quail eggs are a traditional dish primarily made with quail eggs. The preparation involves boiling the quail eggs, peeling them, and then soaking them in a seasoned brine made from soy sauce and various spices until fully flavored. After preservation, the quail eggs develop a deep color and rich, savory taste.
Osmanthus Salted DuckA traditional Jiangsu dish made by curing duck in salt and spices, then poaching and finishing with osmanthus flowers for a fragrant, savory flavor.
Peking Roast DuckPeking duck is made from Beijing ducks, marinated and roasted in a hanging oven. The duck is inflated to separate skin from meat, coated with sugar water for color and crispness, then slowly roasted over fruit wood charcoal until golden and crispy. Served sliced with lotus buns, sweet bean sauce, scallions, and cucumber sticks.
Pork head meatPork head meat is a dish made primarily from pig's head. Typically, the pig's head is cleaned thoroughly and then simmered or braised with seasonings to make it flavorful and tender. It is sliced and served on a plate, often as a cold appetizer or hot main course.
Vegetarian ChickenTofu skin, made from yellow soybeans, is the main ingredient in this vegetarian dish. It is soaked, cut into strips, rolled, and then steamed or boiled. During preparation, the tofu skin is shaped like a chicken and slowly stewed in a pot with water and seasonings to absorb the flavors.
Fried Tofu CubesTofu skin is a soy product made through processes such as soaking, grinding, boiling the soy milk, coagulating with brine, and pressing. It has a uniform flat shape, a bright yellow color, and a chewy yet not hard texture. Tofu skin can be enjoyed alone as a snack or combined with other ingredients for cooking, making it a nutritious and delicious food.
Sesame Oil Tofu Skin丝A Chinese cold dish made from stir-fried tofu strips with sesame oil, known for its rich aroma and tender texture.