He Ji Xiao Cai · Fine Dining Restaurant (Daning Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 1222, Pingxingguan Road, Shanghai Cultural Center, 6th Floor
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. 1222, Pingxingguan Road, Shanghai Cultural Center, 6th Floor. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Signature Suzhou-style Mandarin Fish, Signature Crystal Chicken.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 1222, Pingxingguan Road, Shanghai Cultural Center, 6th Floor
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel Sauce, Signature Suzhou-style Mandarin Fish, Signature Crystal Chicken, Signature Pan-Fried Buns, Signature Braised Pork Belly
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Dishes
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.
Signature Suzhou-style Mandarin FishA crispy fried mandarin fish glazed with sweet and sour sauce, garnished with vegetables for a delightful balance of flavors.
Signature Crystal ChickenSignature Crystal Chicken uses tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully marinated and steamed to perfection, resulting in juicy and tender meat. Its特色 lies in preserving the original flavor of the chicken, with a translucent skin and delicate, smooth texture.
Signature Pan-Fried BunsThe signature pan-fried pork buns are a classic Chinese dim sum dish, primarily made with pork, fresh gelatinous skin, and seasonings. The dough is fermented and wrapped around the filling, then pan-fried until the bottom turns golden and crispy, while the top is sprinkled with sesame seeds and scallions. The result is a rich, flavorful bite with an irresistible meaty aroma.
Signature Braised Pork BellySignature braised pork belly is a traditional delicacy made primarily with pork belly. The pork belly is cut into cubes, first pan-fried until slightly golden, then simmered slowly with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, soy sauce, and other seasonings until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Stir-fried River ShrimpStir-fried river shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried with a small amount of scallions, ginger, and garlic in hot oil. The shrimp are tender and refreshing, preserving the natural flavor of the river shrimp.
Stir-Fried ShrimpClear stir-fried shrimp is a dish primarily made with shrimp as the main ingredient. During preparation, vegetables such as green pepper, red pepper, or broccoli are added to enhance color. After washing and draining, the shrimp is quickly stir-fried with seasonings to maintain its fresh and tender texture. The entire dish features bright colors and delicious, tender shrimp.
Shikumen Smoked FishA traditional Shanghai dish made by marinating and frying fish, then braising it in a sweet-savory sauce of sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine.
Peking Roast DuckOld Beijing Roast Duck is made from tender Peking duck with a unique roasting technique, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat with a bright red color. It's best enjoyed by wrapping slices in thin pancakes, along with scallion strips and sweet bean sauce.
Sauce-Braised Water Reservoir FishFreshwater fish from reservoir is slowly braised in a rich, savory sauce, resulting in tender meat and deep flavor.
Braised Abalone with Pig TrottersA Cantonese dish featuring abalone and pig trotters braised in a savory sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Braised Abalone with Pig TrottersA Chinese dish featuring abalone and pig trotters braised together in savory sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Black Pepper Beef CubesBlack pepper beef cubes is a dish primarily made with beef. The beef is cut into small pieces, marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried together with辅料 such as onions and green peppers, and finally seasoned with black pepper. During preparation, the beef is typically marinated with light soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch to keep it tender and fragrant when stir-fried.
Black Pig Meat Steamed Soft-Shell CrabFresh soft-shell crab steamed with black pig meat, a delicacy that highlights the natural flavors of both ingredients.