Modu Jin Yan · 310 Shanghai Cuisine (Xujiahui Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 18 Caoxi North Road, 50 meters right after Exit 8 of Xujiahui Metro Station (opposite the Shanghai Industrial Building parking garage)
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. 18 Caoxi North Road, 50 meters right after Exit 8 of Xujiahui Metro Station (opposite the Shanghai Industrial Building parking garage). 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 Fried Noodles, Sizzling Eel丝, Slow-Cooked Beef.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 18 Caoxi North Road, 50 meters right after Exit 8 of Xujiahui Metro Station (opposite the Shanghai Industrial Building parking garage)
- Popular dishes: Shanghai Fried Noodles, Sizzling Eel丝, Slow-Cooked Beef, Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish Mackerel, 特色元宝虾
China trip · China travel
Traveling in China? For your China trip and China travel needs—finding great food, discovering beautiful sights, ordering dishes, and communicating—Dragon Mate can handle it all. Dragon Mate is the most useful assistant for traveling in China.
Dishes
Shanghai Fried NoodlesA classic Chinese dish featuring stir-fried noodles with eggs, vegetables, and meat, seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Slow-Cooked BeefWenhuo beef is a dish made by slowly stewing beef over low heat for a long time. Main ingredients include beef, ginger slices, green onions, and spices like star anise. Beef is first cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with water and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish MackerelA traditional Shanghai dish made by marinating and smoking fresh Spanish mackerel with tea and sugar, resulting in tender fish with a subtle smoky-sweet flavor.
特色元宝虾特色元宝虾以新鲜大虾为主料，去壳留尾，背部开刀去虾线，用料酒、盐腌制后裹上淀粉炸至金黄。虾形如元宝，外酥里嫩，搭配特制酱汁或椒盐调味。
Scallion Oil ChickenScallion oil chicken is a traditional dish primarily made with chicken and scallions. The preparation involves boiling the chicken until cooked through, then drizzling it with a scallion oil sauce made from scallions, oil, and seasonings, allowing the chicken to fully absorb the aromatic scallion flavor and achieve a unique texture.
Scallion Fragrant Fish HeadFresh fish head steamed with scallions and ginger, resulting in tender meat and a fragrant, savory flavor.
Bamboo Shoot and Eel Stir-fryA classic Jiangnan dish featuring tender eel strips and bamboo shoots, gently braised in a light sauce for a delicate, savory flavor.
Braised Watercress with WineA dish made by stir-frying草头 (a spring seasonal vegetable) with yellow wine and garlic. The草头 is blanched, then stir-fried with seasonings to absorb the wine aroma, resulting in a fresh and tender texture.
Stir-fried Pork Liver with SauceStir-fried liver with sauce is a dish made by quickly stir-frying pig liver with a special sauce. After slicing and marinating, the liver is stir-fried at high heat with the sauce, resulting in a bright red color and a tender texture.
Golden Banquet Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese dish featuring slow-cooked pork belly with a rich, glossy glaze and tender texture.
Malan HeadA cold dish made from tender shoots of the Malan plant, blanched and mixed with garlic, sesame oil, and salt for a fresh, crisp taste.