Before Dawn · Bistro

Name: Before Dawn · Bistro
Address: No. 247 Changle Road (390 meters on foot from Exit 2 of Shaanxi South Road Metro Station), Shanghai
Rating: 4.5

特色菜 · ⭐ 4.5

No. 247 Changle Road (390 meters on foot from Exit 2 of Shaanxi South Road Metro Station)

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. 247 Changle Road (390 meters on foot from Exit 2 of Shaanxi South Road Metro Station). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Chef's Xiaomi Chili Seafood Fried Rice, Plum and Cherry Tomato, Tonkatsu Chicken Cartilage.

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. 247 Changle Road (390 meters on foot from Exit 2 of Shaanxi South Road Metro Station)
Popular dishes: Chef's Xiaomi Chili Seafood Fried Rice, Plum and Cherry Tomato, Tonkatsu Chicken Cartilage, Mexican Cheese Tortilla, Bacon Cream Pasta

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Dishes

Chef's Xiaomi Chili Seafood Fried Rice
A flavorful fried rice dish featuring fresh seafood, stir-fried with spicy xiaomi chili, garlic, and onions for a bold, aromatic taste.
Plum and Cherry Tomato
Wumei cherry tomatoes is a dish primarily made with fresh cherry tomatoes and wumei (Chinese plum). The preparation is simple: after washing the cherry tomatoes, they are marinated together with wumei, allowing the sweet and sour flavor of the wumei to penetrate the tomatoes, resulting in a rich and flavorful taste.
Tonkatsu Chicken Cartilage
A Japanese fried chicken dish made with chicken cartilage, marinated and deep-fried to a crispy texture.
Mexican Cheese Tortilla
A dish made with corn tortillas topped with melted cheese and fillings like chicken, onions, and peppers, then baked for a rich, savory flavor.
Bacon Cream Pasta
Creamy bacon pasta is an Italian dish made with pasta as the base, combined with chopped bacon and cream as the primary seasoning. The preparation involves cooking the pasta first, then sautéing the bacon until crispy, and finally stir-frying it with the pasta and an appropriate amount of cream to allow the noodles to fully absorb the rich flavors of both the cream and bacon.
Whiskey Mustard Shrimp Balls
Fresh shrimp balls marinated in a blend of whiskey and mustard, then deep-fried to golden crispness, offering a savory, slightly spicy flavor with a subtle alcoholic note.
Sichuan-Style Cashew Pepper Chicken
Sichuan-Style Cashew Pepper Chicken is a Sichuan dish made with chicken, cashews, and chili peppers. The chicken is first fried until crispy, then mixed with stir-fried chili peppers and cashews for a flavorful and spicy taste.
Red Wine Stewed Beef Brisket
A dish made by slow-cooking beef brisket in red wine with vegetables like carrots and onions, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Garlic Roasted Sausage
A dish made by grilling sausages seasoned with garlic, salt, and pepper until the exterior is crispy and the inside remains juicy, delivering a rich garlic flavor.
Rosemary Roasted Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs marinated in rosemary, olive oil, and garlic, then roasted until crispy and juicy.
Yogurt Almond Broccoli Salad
Broccoli is blanched and mixed with yogurt, nuts, and a touch of honey and lemon juice for a refreshing, healthy dish rich in protein and fiber.
Sour Spicy Pickled Pepper Beef Tripe
A spicy and sour dish made with beef tripe and pickled chili peppers, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
The Weasel Paying a Visit to the Chicken
The weasel paying a visit to the chicken is a dish mainly made with chicken, combined with seasonings and spices. The main ingredients are chicken, along with scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, cooked by stewing or frying.
Black Truffle Spicy Stir-fried Mushrooms
Black Truffle Spicy Stir-fried Mushrooms is a dish made with black truffles and various mushrooms, stir-fried quickly with chili and other seasonings. It has a rich, fragrant taste with a noticeable spicy flavor and the unique aroma of truffles.

Reviews

celestial_prairie_dog
Went here with a friend the other day, kinda tucked-away little Japanese spot. Not a big place but really quiet and chill, perfect for just hanging out with a couple people. We got the tuna and foie gras sushi with red wine — the foie gras was like sprinkled on like snow, super silky and cold when you bite in, with this subtle wine flavor. Honestly had so many layers to it. The salmon carpaccio was a standout too, super thin slices of salmon with a tangy sauce, really fresh and light. And the sea urchin hot dog thing was loaded — sweet, briny uni with tuna paste and crispy seaweed, super satisfying. The chef actually came out and walked us through each dish while we were eating, and you could watch him prepping stuff too, which gave it a really nice vibe. Everything tasted super fresh, and for the price I thought it was totally worth it. Definitely coming back.