Kong Yiji Restaurant (Wenmiao Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 36 Xuegong Street (Exit 7 of Laoximen 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. 36 Xuegong Street (Exit 7 of Laoximen Station). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Twenty-Year Huangdiaowang Chicken, Fragrant Journey, Sizzling Eel Sauce.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: No. 36 Xuegong Street (Exit 7 of Laoximen Station)
- Popular dishes: Twenty-Year Huangdiaowang Chicken, Fragrant Journey, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Preserved Vegetable Braised Pork, Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
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Dishes
Twenty-Year Huangdiaowang ChickenA premium Chinese dish made by slow-cooking a whole chicken marinated in aged Huangdiao wine for 20 years, resulting in tender meat infused with rich, aromatic flavor.
Fragrant JourneyQianli Piaoxiang is a dish made from pork belly, marinated, blanched, and slowly stewed before being sliced and served. It includes scallions, ginger, star anise, and seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, resulting in tender, flavorful meat with rich aroma.
Sizzling Eel SauceFried Eel with Hot Oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. The eel is cut into segments and stir-fried with seasonings such as garlic and ginger, then finished by pouring hot oil over it, creating a sizzling sound that gives the dish its name. The dish has a bright red color and tender eel meat.
Preserved Vegetable Braised PorkA classic Chinese dish made by braising pork belly with preserved vegetables, resulting in tender meat and rich, savory flavor.
Stir-Fried Bean SproutsStir-fried bean sprouts is a vegetarian dish made with fresh bean sprouts, quickly stir-fried in a hot pan with a little oil and seasonings until just cooked.
Hua Diao Delicate Pork LiverFresh pork liver marinated in Hua Diao wine and quickly stir-fried for a tender, aromatic dish with a subtle sweetness and savory depth.
Seaweed-Encrusted Yellow CroakerA classic Jiangsu dish featuring yellow croaker fish pan-fried and served with seaweed, offering a delicate balance of savory flavors.
Fennel BeansFennel beans are a traditional snack made from yellow beans cooked with fennel and other spices. Yellow beans are soaked first, then simmered with fennel, star anise, and cinnamon until flavorful, resulting in a soft, aromatic dish.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.
Stomp ChickenA cold dish made by marinating and mixing chicken with special sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful texture.
Golden Tai Diao ChickenA premium chicken dish marinated in Tai Diao wine and braised to perfection, featuring tender meat and rich aroma.
Fish Ball Steamed TofuA dish combining fish balls and stinky tofu, steamed to perfection for a savory and satisfying flavor.