Yakon Restaurant (Xingyi Road Store)
日料 · ⭐ 4.4
Shop No. 4, No. 48, Xingyi Road, Hongqiao Subdistrict (near Loushanguan 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 Shop No. 4, No. 48, Xingyi Road, Hongqiao Subdistrict (near Loushanguan Road). It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Scallion Chicken Skewers, Namban Fried Chicken, Miso Ramen.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: Shop No. 4, No. 48, Xingyi Road, Hongqiao Subdistrict (near Loushanguan Road)
- Popular dishes: Scallion Chicken Skewers, Namban Fried Chicken, Miso Ramen, Rice Cake, Menthol Cod Roe Zucchini
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Dishes
Scallion Chicken SkewersBeijing green onion chicken skewers are made with chicken breast as the main ingredient, combined with Beijing green onions, marinated and then threaded onto bamboo skewers. Slowly grilled over charcoal until the chicken is fully cooked, the green onions are softened, and the surface is slightly charred, releasing an enticing aroma.
Namban Fried ChickenNanban fried chicken is a deep-fried dish using chicken as the main ingredient, typically from thigh or breast meat. After marinating, it's coated in starch or flour and fried until crispy outside and juicy inside. Some recipes add seasonings like soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for enhanced flavor.
Miso RamenA Japanese ramen dish featuring a rich miso-based broth, served with thin noodles, chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, seaweed, and green onions.
Rice CakeNian gao is a traditional Chinese rice product made primarily from glutinous rice. After steaming and pounding, it is shaped into a cohesive form. It has a soft and sticky texture and can be served as a staple food, dessert, or snack.
Menthol Cod Roe Zucchini明太子西葫芦是一道以新鲜西葫芦和明太子为主要食材的菜品。制作方法简单,首先将西葫芦切片,然后涂抹上明太子,最后烤制至金黄香脆。
Charcoal-Grilled Thick Beef TongueThick-cut beef tongue grilled over charcoal, offering a rich, smoky flavor and tender texture.
Liver Pâté BreadLiver pâté bread is made by spreading a smooth liver paste on toasted bread, offering a rich and savory flavor.
Spicy Miso Dipping NoodlesA flavorful noodle dish featuring chewy noodles served with a spicy miso dipping sauce made from fermented soybean paste, chili oil, garlic, and green onions.
Iron Plate Grilled Beef IntestineGrilled beef intestine made from fresh intestines, cleaned and blanched, marinated in sauce, then quickly grilled on a hot iron plate. The dish is crispy on the outside and tender inside, with rich savory and slightly spicy flavors.
Chicken LanternChicken testicle is a Japanese grilling dish, primarily made from chicken ovaries and immature eggs. The preparation involves skewering the chicken ovaries along with the connected eggs onto bamboo sticks, then grilling them over charcoal until the surface is slightly charred while the internal egg remains semi-cooked.
Chicken with OystersChicken with oysters is a dish primarily made with chicken and oysters as main ingredients. The preparation typically involves cutting the chicken into pieces, then stewing it together with oysters along with seasonings such as ginger slices and scallions until the ingredients are fully cooked and flavorful.
Chicken Skin DumplingsChicken skin dumplings are a traditional Chinese noodle dish made by mixing processed chicken skin with pork filling, scallions, ginger, and seasonings, then wrapped in dough and steamed or boiled.
Chicken and Green Onion SkewersChicken and scallion skewers are made by alternating chicken breast cubes with scallion segments on bamboo sticks, then marinated and grilled or pan-fried. Main ingredients are chicken breast and scallions, with minimal seasoning added during marination.
Pigeon LegPigeon legs are made from fresh pigeon thighs, cleaned and marinated before being stewed or braised. Ginger slices and green onions are added for a tender texture and rich flavor.