Northeast Barbecue & Sichuan-Hunan Cuisine (Mingzhu Road Branch)
Barbecue · ⭐ 3.5
No. 258, Mingzhu 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. 258, Mingzhu Road. It is a Barbecue place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Eight Treasure Porridge, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Scallop.
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: Barbecue
- Rating: 3.5
- Address: No. 258, Mingzhu Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Porridge, Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Scallop, Scallop, Sassy Eggplant
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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.
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
ScallopScallops are a dish primarily made with fresh scallops, typically cleaned and cooked directly. Common methods include steaming, pan-frying, or stir-frying. Add ginger slices and green onions to remove fishy odor, and optionally enhance flavor with garlic, soy sauce, or other seasonings.
ScallopScallops are a type of bivalve seafood that are typically grilled with seasonings such as garlic and olive oil. Scallops have a delicious flavor and a tender texture, making them a favorite dish for seafood lovers.
Sassy EggplantEggplant slices are deep-fried until lightly golden, then stir-fried with garlic, doubanjiang, green pepper, and onion. Soy sauce, sugar, and water are added to simmer briefly, allowing the eggplant to absorb the flavorful sauce.
Red Willow Branch BeefA Xinjiang specialty dish featuring beef slices grilled on red willow branches, offering a tender texture and aromatic flavor.
Lamb on Red Willow BranchesA traditional Xinjiang dish featuring lamb skewered on red willow branches and grilled to perfection, offering a smoky, savory flavor.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Garlic Butter LobsterGarlic shrimp is made with fresh shrimp and lots of garlic paste. After cleaning, the shrimp are boiled or stir-fried and seasoned with garlic, scallions, and ginger to blend the garlic aroma with the shrimp's natural flavor.
Grilled Squid on Iron PlateSizzling squid is made with fresh squid as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables such as onions and green peppers, and quickly cooked over a hot iron plate. The squid is tender, the vegetables are crisp, and the dish has an appealing color.
Fish tofuFish tofu is made primarily from fresh, tender fish meat and soft tofu, finely mixed and then steamed or boiled to achieve a delicate, white, and smooth texture.