Lao Difang Reliable Big Pancake and Fried Dough Stick Shop (Linping Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 1312, Linfen 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. 1312, Linfen 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: Five-Spice Tea Egg, Pumpkin Pancake, Savory Tofu Pudding.
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: 3.4
- Address: No. 1312, Linfen Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Tea Egg, Pumpkin Pancake, Savory Tofu Pudding, Shandong Crepe, Alum-free fried dough sticks
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Dishes
Five-Spice Tea EggFive-spice tea eggs are a traditional snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs, gently cracking the shells, then simmering them together with tea and five-spice powder to allow the eggs to fully absorb the tea and five-spice flavors.
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.
Savory Tofu PuddingSalty tofu pudding made with soft tofu, seasoned with broth or stock, typically served with shrimp flakes, seaweed, green onions, and sesame oil. Served in a bowl with the tofu cut into cubes and topped with savory sauce; optional additions include minced meat, pickled vegetables, and mushrooms.
Shandong CrepeShandong crepes are made by spreading a batter of wheat or mixed grain flour on a hot iron pan, then cooking until golden. Main ingredients include flour, eggs, scallions, and vegetables, with optional additions like tofu threads or meat. Served rolled with fillings.
Alum-free fried dough sticksA non-alum oil stick is a traditional Chinese fried dough snack made using a配方 without alum. The main ingredients include flour, water, salt, and alkali. It is prepared by kneading the dough, letting it rest, stretching it, and then frying it in hot oil. The finished product is golden yellow and has a soft, elastic texture.
Sweet Baked FlatbreadSweet buns are made from flour with sugar and oil, rolled into round shapes, brushed with oil, and baked until golden and crispy on the outside, soft and sweet inside.
Sweet Soy MilkSweet soy milk is made by soaking yellow beans, grinding them into a paste, filtering out the residue, boiling the mixture, and adding sugar for flavor. The main ingredients are yellow beans and sugar, and the preparation process includes soaking, grinding, filtering, and heating to cook.
Zi Fan TuanZi fan tuan is a traditional Chinese snack made from glutinous rice, filled with fried dough sticks, meat floss, and pickled vegetables, wrapped in bamboo leaves or plastic wrap, then steamed.