Manling Porridge (Dongchuan Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 859-F Dongchuan 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 No. 859-F Dongchuan 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: Eight Treasure Porridge, Pumpkin Pancake, Fried Dough Stick (2 pieces).
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: 3.5
- Address: No. 859-F Dongchuan Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Porridge, Pumpkin Pancake, Fried Dough Stick (2 pieces), Lean Pork and Vegetables Porridge, Century Egg and Pork Porridge
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Dishes
Eight Treasure PorridgeEight Treasure Porridge is a traditional Chinese porridge made by simmering glutinous rice, red beans, peanuts, oats, black rice, red dates, goji berries, and longan dried fruit together. Each ingredient is carefully selected and combined to ensure a rich texture and maximize nutritional value. During the slow cooking process, the aromas of all ingredients blend harmoniously, creating the unique, rich flavor that defines Eight Treasure Porridge.
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
Fried Dough Stick (2 pieces)Youtiao is made by mixing flour, water, and a small amount of salt, then fermented and deep-fried in hot oil. It's a golden, long strip with a crispy exterior and soft interior, commonly eaten for breakfast with soy milk or porridge.
Lean Pork and Vegetables PorridgeLean meat and vegetable congee is made by simmering rice with finely chopped lean pork and fresh vegetables such as bok choy or Chinese cabbage. First, rice is cooked until soft, then lean meat and vegetables are added to continue stewing until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Century Egg and Pork PorridgePreserved egg and lean pork congee is a traditional Chinese porridge dish, primarily made with preserved eggs, lean pork, and rice. The method involves cooking rice into a porridge, then adding pre-prepared preserved eggs and lean pork, continuing to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Century Egg Chicken PorridgeCentury egg chicken congee is based on rice, with chopped chicken breast and diced century eggs added. After slow simmering, the rice becomes soft and the ingredients blend together to form a thick, rich porridge.
Purple Sweet Potato PorridgePurple sweet potato porridge is made with purple sweet potatoes and rice. After peeling and cutting the potatoes, they're cooked with washed rice until soft and blended into a thick porridge. No extra seasonings are added to preserve the natural flavors.
Red Bean Milk PastryA sweet pastry made with red bean paste and milk, baked to a crispy texture with a soft, creamy filling.
Dried RadishPickled radish is a traditional preserved dish made from fresh radishes, processed by slicing, sun-drying, and pickling. It retains the original nutrients of radishes and has a crisp, refreshing texture, making it an excellent accompaniment to meals.
Spicy KimchiKimchi is a dish made primarily from cabbage, seasoned with chili powder, garlic, and other spices. After washing and drying the cabbage, it is mixed evenly with a specially prepared chili paste and then fermented to allow full flavor absorption.