Zui Lu New Shanghai Cuisine (Nanjing West Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
No. 269, Wujiang 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. 269, Wujiang 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: Sizzling Eel丝, Home-style Braised Pork Belly, Braised Tender Beef with Crispy Skin.
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. 269, Wujiang Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Home-style Braised Pork Belly, Braised Tender Beef with Crispy Skin, Squirrel-shaped Perch, Steamed White Fish
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Dishes
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.
Home-style Braised Pork BellyA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pork belly braised in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, and spices.
Braised Tender Beef with Crispy SkinSlow-cooked tender beef with a crispy exterior, marinated and gently simmered until succulent, then roasted to perfection for a satisfying crunch.
Squirrel-shaped PerchSquirrel-shaped perch is a Chinese dish where boneless perch is cut with floral patterns, deep-fried to set shape, then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior in golden color.
Steamed White FishSteamed white fish is a dish made with fresh white fish, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
Steamed Drunk CrabSteamed drunken large-head shrimp is made with fresh large-head shrimp, which is blanched and then soaked in a specially prepared drunken marinade. The marinade typically consists of yellow wine, soy sauce, sugar, ginger slices, and scallions, allowing the shrimp meat to absorb the rich aroma of alcohol and savory flavors.
Bamboo Shoot and Scallop TofuA refined dish made with soft tofu, scallops, and bamboo shoots, offering a delicate and savory flavor.
Stone Pot Crab Paste TofuStone pot crab custard tofu is a dish primarily made with soft tofu and crab roe. The tofu is cut into cubes and placed into a heated stone pot, then crab roe and broth or water are added to simmer, allowing the tofu to absorb the rich flavor of the crab roe. A few slices of ginger and scallions are typically added for seasoning, and finally, a slurry is used to thicken the sauce so it coats the surface of the tofu.
Bitter Melon Sprout with Sweet SoybeansA refreshing dish made by mixing blanched bitter melon sprouts with sweet soybeans, seasoned lightly with salt and sesame oil.
Winter Melon and Yellow Croaker Spring RollsA dish featuring a filling of winter melon and yellow croaker, wrapped in thin spring roll wrappers and deep-fried. Crispy outside, savory inside.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Zui Lu Smoked FishA classic Jiangnan dish made by marinating and frying carp, then simmering in yellow wine and soy sauce for a rich, aromatic flavor.
Golden Garlic Grilled EelFresh eel marinated with abundant garlic and grilled until crispy outside and tender inside, with rich garlic aroma.