Lily's Old Shanghai Soup Dumplings (Zhongshan Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 2.8
Ground Floor, No. 237 Zhejiang Middle Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Ground Floor, No. 237 Zhejiang Middle Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Nanxiang Steamed Soup Buns, 招牌蟹黄拌饭, Fresh Herb and Pork Wontons.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 2.8
- Address: Ground Floor, No. 237 Zhejiang Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Nanxiang Steamed Soup Buns, 招牌蟹黄拌饭, Fresh Herb and Pork Wontons, Scallion Oil Noodles, Steamed Dumplings
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Dishes
Nanxiang Steamed Soup BunsNanxiang steamed soup buns are a traditional Shanghai delicacy made with thin wrappers filled with seasoned pork and savory broth, steamed to perfection for a juicy bite.
招牌蟹黄拌饭招牌蟹黄拌饭以米饭为基础,加入炒制的蟹黄、蟹肉和蛋液,搅拌均匀后食用。主要食材包括蟹黄、蟹肉、鸡蛋和白米饭,制作时将蟹黄与蛋液混合炒熟,再与热米饭拌匀。
Fresh Herb and Pork WontonsJi菜鲜肉小馄饨 features shepherd's purse and pork, finely chopped and mixed with seasoning, then wrapped in dumpling wrappers to form small dumplings, boiled and served.
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Steamed DumplingsSteamed dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with wheat flour wrappers filled with various ingredients and steamed to perfection. The dumpling skins are thin yet generous in filling, offering a rich, satisfying taste and abundant nutrition.
Shrimp DumplingsShrimp dumplings are dim sum made by wrapping fresh shrimp meat in a transparent skin made from wheat starch and cornstarch, then steamed. The main ingredients include shrimp, wheat starch, cornstarch, and a small amount of seasonings. To prepare, the shrimp is minced and mixed with seasonings until it becomes sticky, then wrapped in the dough and shaped into a half-moon or ingot form before steaming in a bamboo steamer.
Crab Roe Steamed BunsSteamed crab roe dumplings are a traditional Chinese snack made by wrapping crab roe and minced pork filling in thin dough made from flour, then steaming them. Key ingredients include crab roe, minced pork, scallions, and ginger. The dough must be kneaded to a soft consistency and rolled into round wrappers, which are then filled, pleated, and steamed in a bamboo steamer until cooked through.
Crab Roe NoodlesCrab roe mixed noodles is a dish primarily made with fresh crab roe and thin noodles. The preparation involves mixing cooked noodles thoroughly with sautéed crab roe, allowing the noodles to be evenly coated with the rich, savory aroma of the crab roe, resulting in an appealing golden-yellow appearance.
Crab Roe Soup DumplingsCrab Roe Soup Dumplings are a traditional delicacy made with crab roe and pork as filling, wrapped in wheat flour dough. To prepare, the crab roe and pork mixture is seasoned and encased in rolled-out dough, then steamed. The finished dumplings have thin skins with generous fillings and rich broth.
Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh meat dumplings are made with pork filling and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, shaped into small dumplings. The wrappers are thin and the filling is tender, with a clear and delicious broth. This dish is one of the traditional Chinese breakfast options and also suitable as a light meal or late-night snack.