Yeli Xiari · Joyful Carnival (Nandan East Road Branch)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 106 Nandan East Road (near Tianyaoqiao 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 No. 106 Nandan East Road (near Tianyaoqiao Road). It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ding Ding Noodles Stir-Fry, Two-Section Noodles Stir-Fry, Salted Egg Mushroom.
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: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 106 Nandan East Road (near Tianyaoqiao Road)
- Popular dishes: Ding Ding Noodles Stir-Fry, Two-Section Noodles Stir-Fry, Salted Egg Mushroom, Big Pot Chicken/Noodles, Napa Li Yong
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Dishes
Ding Ding Noodles Stir-FryDing Ding Noodles is a dish primarily made with noodles, vegetables, and meat. The noodles are cut into small pieces and stir-fried together with vegetables and meat, then seasoned and cooked until flavorful.
Two-Section Noodles Stir-FryTwo-section stir-fried noodles is a dish made with noodles, two-section vegetables (commonly beans or yardlong beans), and meat (such as pork or beef). Cook noodles first, then stir-fry sliced vegetables and meat with葱姜蒜, finally mix in noodles and season.
Salted Egg MushroomA Chinese dish featuring mushrooms stir-fried with salted egg yolk, offering a rich and savory flavor.
Big Pot Chicken/NoodlesBig pot chicken/noodles is a Chinese dish made with chicken and noodles, usually cooked together. It has a delicious flavor with rich sauce and spicy taste.
Napa Li YongNapa Li Yong is a stir-fry dish made with beef and vegetables like onions and green peppers. Beef slices are marinated, then stir-fried with vegetables and seasoned with a special sauce. Proper heat control ensures tender, flavorful results.
Xinjiang NapoleonXinjiang Napoleon is a fusion dessert combining Chinese and Western elements, mainly made of flaky pastry, cream, and fruits. The outer layer is crispy, the inner part is soft, with rich texture and a strong dairy and fruit aroma.
Xinjiang FlatbreadXinjiang baked naan is a traditional pastry made primarily from wheat flour, fermented and then baked. It is usually round in shape, with a golden, crispy surface and a soft, porous interior, offering a rich wheat aroma and a hint of caramelization.
Spicy麻 ChickenSpicy麻 chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken and seasoned with Sichuan pepper, green onion, ginger, and other ingredients. The chicken is carefully prepared to ensure a tender texture, then drizzled with a specially crafted spicy麻 sauce, making the entire dish rich in numbing and fragrant flavors with a unique taste.
Shawan Big Pot ChickenShawan large plate chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, paired with vegetables such as potatoes and green peppers, stir-fried and then combined. The chicken is cut into large pieces and stir-fried together with spices and seasonings until fully flavored, then mixed with the stir-fried vegetables and noodles before serving.
Flame Mountain Grilled MeatFlame Mountain Grilled Meat features marinated beef or lamb slices grilled over charcoal to perfection, served with a secret sauce for a bold, aromatic flavor.
Stir-fried Cabbage with Beef HeartShredded Chinese cabbage stir-fried with oil, then mixed with garlic and ginger for a quick and simple home-style dish.
Roasted NaanFlatbread is a type of dough made primarily from flour, which is fermented by adding water and yeast, then kneaded into a dough. The dough is then divided into small pieces, rolled into round flat cakes, and baked in a preheated oven until golden and crispy.
Nomadic Roast Lamb LegA traditional dish made by roasting lamb leg over charcoal after marinating in special spices, popular among herders in Northwest China.
Shihezi Cold NoodlesShihezi cold noodles are a chilled noodle dish made primarily from flour. The flour is mixed with water to form a dough, which is then repeatedly washed to remove starch, leaving behind gluten. The resulting wheat gluten slurry is steamed into thin sheets, cooled, and sliced into strips. When serving, it is mixed with vinegar, chili oil, garlic paste, sesame paste, cucumber ribbons, and bean sprouts.
Lamb Skewers with Red WillowLamb skewers made with fresh lamb cut into pieces and threaded onto red willow branches, then slowly grilled over charcoal until the outside is crispy and the inside remains tender. The lamb is juicy and flavorful, with a unique grilling technique that preserves its natural taste. The aroma of the red willow branches infuses into the meat during roasting, adding a distinctive flavor.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Lamb Hand-RiceLamb hand-pulled rice is made with lamb and rice, seasoned with onions, carrots, and spices. Lamb is boiled, then stewed until tender, mixed with rice and steamed to absorb the rich flavors.
Lamb PilafLamb pilaf is made with lamb and rice, seasoned with carrots and onions. Lamb is first stewed until tender, then mixed with sautéed onions and carrots, and cooked with rice to absorb the flavors. Finally, it's stirred and served.
Homemade YogurtHomemade yogurt is a dairy product made primarily from milk and yogurt starter. The preparation method is simple: first heat the milk to an appropriate temperature, then mix in the yogurt starter evenly, and finally place it in a保温 container for fermentation. Once it has set, it is ready to enjoy.
Chickpea Beef Stew with TomatoChickpea beef stew with tomato is made with beef, chickpeas, and tomatoes, cooked slowly. It has a rich flavor, tender meat, and the freshness of beans and tomatoes.