Lao Jitang Shanghainese Cuisine (Shanghai Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Unit S415, 4th Floor, No. 588 Zhongshan East 2nd Road
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 Unit S415, 4th Floor, No. 588 Zhongshan East 2nd Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shanghai Yanduxian Soup, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Grandmother's Braised Pork.
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: Unit S415, 4th Floor, No. 588 Zhongshan East 2nd Road
- Popular dishes: Shanghai Yanduxian Soup, Sizzling Eel Sauce, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Braised Yellow Croaker with Handmade Rice Cake, Hand-Deconstructed Crab Roe with Tofu Stew
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Dishes
Shanghai Yanduxian SoupA classic Jiangnan home-style soup made with salted pork, fresh pork, and bamboo shoots, slowly simmered for a clear, savory broth.
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.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Braised Yellow Croaker with Handmade Rice CakeA classic Chinese dish featuring tender yellow croaker braised in savory sauce, served with soft handmade rice cake for a rich and satisfying meal.
Hand-Deconstructed Crab Roe with Tofu StewA dish featuring hand-deconstructed crab roe simmered with silky tofu, delivering rich flavor and tender texture.
Preserved Vegetable Stir-fried ShrimpA Chinese dish featuring fresh shrimp stir-fried with preserved vegetables, offering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Clear Soup Crab Paste Lion's HeadClear soup crab meat lion's head is made from pork mince mixed with crab roe, egg white, scallion and ginger water, shaped by hand into large meatballs and slowly stewed in clear soup until tender. The meat is delicate, the broth clear, and the crab aroma rich.
Old Ji Tang Boneless Salted ChickenA delicately seasoned boneless chicken dish, marinated and gently cooked to preserve tenderness and rich saltiness.
Jasmine Flower Shanghai Smoked Spanish MackerelJasmine Flower Shanghai Smoked Spanish Mackerel is a smoked dish made with Spanish mackerel and jasmine fragrance, combined with Shanghai-style seasonings. The fish is tender with a subtle jasmine aroma and unique taste.
Crab and Shrimp Stir-fried TofuCrab roe and shrimp stewed with soft tofu, a dish where crab roe and shrimp are stir-fried, then combined with tofu to absorb the rich flavor, finished with a light thickening for a smooth, delicious taste.
Braised Pork Belly with Quail EggsPigeon egg braised pork is a Chinese dish using pork belly and pigeon eggs. Pork belly is blanched, then stewed with scallions and ginger, along with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine. Pigeon eggs are boiled, peeled, and added to absorb the rich flavors. The dish has a glossy red color, tender meat, and eggs soaked in savory sauce.
Black Truffle Black Pork Pan-Fried DumplingsPan-fried dumplings filled with premium black pork and black truffle, crispy on the outside, tender inside.