Laotanji Sour Fish (Xinzhuang Branch)
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
1st Floor, No. 299 Xinxilu 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 1st Floor, No. 299 Xinxilu Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: 1st Floor, No. 299 Xinxilu Road
- Popular dishes: Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy Sauce, Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage, Corn Pancake, White-Cut Chicken
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Dishes
Beijing-style Shredded Pork in Soy SauceBeijing-style shredded pork in sweet soy sauce is a traditional Beijing dish made primarily from pork tenderloin, seasoned with sweet bean sauce, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The pork is sliced into thin strips, marinated, then stir-fried with the seasonings to create a dish with a glossy red color and rich, aromatic sauce.
Spicy Chicken with Chili SauceSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily from chicken, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. The chicken is boiled until tender, then shredded and drizzled with a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce. Finally, it is garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Spicy Stir-Fried CabbageDry Pot Shredded Cabbage is a home-style dish primarily made with cabbage. The preparation involves tearing the cabbage into pieces, then quickly stir-frying it in a dry pot with garlic, chili, and other seasonings until cooked, preserving the cabbage's crisp texture.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Old Tan's Signature Sour FishA signature dish featuring fresh carp, fermented vegetables, and spicy broth, known for its tangy and numbing flavor.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Grilled Ribeye SteakSkillet beef short ribs are a dish featuring beef short ribs as the main ingredient, marinated and seared on a hot skillet to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. Typically cooked with onions and green peppers, the high heat of the skillet quickly cooks the ingredients while locking in juices.
Iron Plate TaroA dish made by pan-frying taro on a hot iron plate, resulting in a soft and sweet flavor with a slightly crispy exterior.
Spicy Frog LegsSpicy frog legs is a dish primarily made with frog legs. Typically, the frog legs are skinned and cut into pieces, then stir-fried together with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, and fermented broad bean paste. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the frog meat remains tender while fully absorbing the spicy and numbing flavors.