Xiao Pengdong Restaurant (Hongqiao Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 1088 Hongqiao 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. 1088 Hongqiao Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rice Dumpling Shrimp, Sizzling Eel丝, Special Three-Yellow Chicken.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 1088 Hongqiao Road
- Popular dishes: Rice Dumpling Shrimp, Sizzling Eel丝, Special Three-Yellow Chicken, Braised Pork Belly, Red Sugar Fermented Rice Wine Sesame-filled Glutinous Dumplings
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Dishes
Rice Dumpling ShrimpPurse shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp. The shells are removed leaving the tails, and the backs are slit to remove the intestinal vein. After marinating with seasonings, the shrimp are coated in starch or batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy, resembling a traditional Chinese purse. The result is crispy outside and tender inside, with a bright red color.
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Special Three-Yellow ChickenA specialty dish made with three-yellow chicken, marinated and steamed to perfection for tender, juicy meat and smooth skin.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Red Sugar Fermented Rice Wine Sesame-filled Glutinous DumplingsA traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice balls filled with sesame paste, cooked in red sugar and fermented rice wine for a sweet, aromatic flavor.
Pork and Vermicelli StewA savory stew made with pork, vermicelli, and vegetables, slow-cooked in a clay pot for rich flavor.
Water Chestnut Clam Rice CakeA Chinese home-style dish featuring fresh water chestnut, clams, and glutinous rice cake, stir-fried and simmered together for a savory, soft texture.
Chicken Noodle SoupChicken noodle soup is made by simmering chicken and water to create a flavorful broth, then adding noodles and cooking until done. Main ingredients include chicken, noodles, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The broth is rich and the noodles are chewy.
Chicken LegA chicken leg is a popular cut of poultry, often prepared by braising, boiling, or roasting to enhance its rich flavor and tender texture.
Black Pepper Sirloin CubesBlack pepper beef cubes is a dish made with beef tenderloin, marinated and stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and green peppers.