Dayan Baozi (Yili Yuan Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.2
Nos. 1–7, Lane 23 Yili South Road, Yili Garden
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 Nos. 1–7, Lane 23 Yili South Road, Yili Garden. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Preserved Vegetable Bao, Beef Dumplings, Corn on the Cob.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.2
- Address: Nos. 1–7, Lane 23 Yili South Road, Yili Garden
- Popular dishes: Preserved Vegetable Bao, Beef Dumplings, Corn on the Cob, Shepherd's Purse Pork Bun, Radish丝 Bun
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Dishes
Preserved Vegetable BaoMeigancai bao is a Chinese pastry made with fermented wheat flour dough wrapped around a filling of meigancai (pickled mustard greens) and pork belly. To prepare, the meigancai is soaked and then mixed with minced pork belly and seasonings to form the filling. This mixture is then placed into rolled-out dough wrappers and steamed.
Beef DumplingsBeef bao is a classic pastry made primarily with优质 beef, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, finely chopped to create a flavorful filling. The dough is made from high-gluten flour, fermented, then wrapped around the filling and steamed. The finished beef bao has a soft, white skin and a juicy, savory filling with distinct beef pieces, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Corn on the CobCorn on the cob is a dish primarily made with fresh corn kernels. The corn cob is usually boiled or steamed and eaten directly, or a small amount of salt, butter, or seasonings may be added to enhance the flavor. Some recipes involve removing the kernels and stir-frying them with other ingredients such as carrots and green peas.
Shepherd's Purse Pork BunJi菜 meat buns use fresh shepherd's purse and pork. After blanching, the shepherd's purse is chopped and mixed with minced pork, seasoned and stirred to make filling. The dough is fermented, rolled into wrappers, filled, and steamed.
Radish丝 BunRadish noodle buns are a type of steamed dumpling made with shredded white radish as the main filling, mixed with minced meat, scallions, ginger, and seasonings, then wrapped in fermented dough. The outer skin is soft while the filling is savory and refreshing.
Mushroom DumplingsXianggu Cai Bao is a Chinese dim sum dish made primarily with mushrooms and greens. The filling consists of diced mushrooms and chopped vegetables wrapped in a dough, then steamed to perfection, releasing a delicate vegetable aroma and the unique flavor of mushrooms. During preparation, the mushrooms and greens are first stir-fried and seasoned before being encased in the dough and steamed until fully cooked.
Fresh Meat BunSteamed pork buns are a classic Chinese pastry made with pork as the main ingredient. The dough is fermented to achieve a soft and fluffy texture, while the filling uses fresh pork seasoned with spices and mixed thoroughly. After steaming, the filling becomes tender and juicy, perfectly blending with the dough to create an irresistible flavor.