Xin Ming Shi (Xianxia Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.7
Beside South Gate 2, Xianyi Residential Community, No. 431 Xianxia 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 Beside South Gate 2, Xianyi Residential Community, No. 431 Xianxia 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: Sizzling Eel丝, Potato Salad, Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish Mackerel.
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: 3.7
- Address: Beside South Gate 2, Xianyi Residential Community, No. 431 Xianxia Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Potato Salad, Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish Mackerel, Salt-and-pepper Nine-Headed Fish, Seafood Mǎoxiě Wàng
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Dishes
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.
Potato SaladPotato salad is made primarily with fresh potatoes, which are boiled and peeled, then mixed evenly with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Chopped onions and cucumbers are added to enhance texture and nutrition. Finally, it is chilled until cold, resulting in a smooth and delicate consistency.
Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish MackerelA traditional Shanghai dish made by marinating and smoking fresh Spanish mackerel with tea and sugar, resulting in tender fish with a subtle smoky-sweet flavor.
Salt-and-pepper Nine-Headed FishSalt and pepper Nine Belly Fish is a dish primarily made with Nine Belly Fish, seasoned with salt and pepper and appropriate seasonings. To prepare, clean the Nine Belly Fish first, then coat it with salt, pepper, and other seasonings, and finally deep-fry until golden and crispy.
Seafood Mǎoxiě WàngSeafood Mǎoxiāng Wàng is a dish primarily featuring various seafood ingredients such as fish slices, shrimp, and crab sticks, combined with vegetables like bean sprouts and tofu skin. The main cooking method involves boiling the ingredients in a spicy and numbing broth, then drizzling with hot oil to enhance the flavor—resulting in a dish that is spicy, fragrant, and rich in taste.
Special Boiled Free-range HenA special boiled free-range hen made with tender meat and a light, savory flavor, served chilled with ginger and scallion sauce.
Red Wine Black Pepper SirloinA dish featuring tender sirloin steak marinated in red wine and seasoned with black pepper, creating a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Sea Cucumber with Green OnionScallion-braised sea cucumber is a dish primarily made with rehydrated sea cucumbers and scallions. The sea cucumbers must be soaked beforehand, then cooked together with sliced scallions in a pot, adding ingredients such as chicken stock, soy sauce, and cooking wine. It is slowly stewed over low heat so the sea cucumbers absorb the aroma of scallions and the broth. Finally, it is thickened with a slurry and reduced to a glossy finish.
Garlic Shrimp with Rice NoodlesShrimp with garlic and vermicelli is a dish made by steaming fresh shrimp together with vermicelli and garlic. To prepare, the shrimp are split open, topped with garlic and soaked vermicelli, then steamed until the shrimp meat becomes tender, the garlic aroma fills the air, and the vermicelli absorbs the flavorful broth, resulting in a smooth and satisfying texture.
Sweet Rice Balls with Red Bean Paste and Fermented Rice WineA traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice balls filled with red bean paste, served with fermented rice wine for a sweet and aromatic flavor.
Gaoyou Egg Yolk Mashed PotatoesGaoyou egg yolk mashed potatoes is a dish made with potatoes and egg yolks. The potatoes are steamed and mashed, then mixed with egg yolks. It has a smooth texture and rich flavor.
Abalone and Pig Trotter StewA Cantonese dish featuring tender pig trotters and fresh abalone simmered together in a rich broth, resulting in a savory and aromatic stew.
Black Pepper Iron Plate TaroA dish featuring taro cooked in a black pepper sauce on a hot iron plate, offering a rich and savory flavor.