Elder's Canteen (Xinjing Town Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.6
No. 1086, Xianxia Road, Qingxi 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. 1086, Xianxia Road, Qingxi Road. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Curry Beef Noodle Soup, Xiaolongbao, Small Dumplings.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 1086, Xianxia Road, Qingxi Road
- Popular dishes: Curry Beef Noodle Soup, Xiaolongbao, Small Dumplings, Stewed Pork Ribs with Rice Cake, Pan-fried Bun
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Dishes
Curry Beef Noodle SoupCurry beef noodle soup features beef and rice noodles. Beef is cubed, simmered with curry powder or paste, and cooked in water or broth until tender. Noodles are soaked and added to the pot, then cooked through. Season to taste, emphasizing the fusion of curry aroma and beef flavor.
XiaolongbaoXiaolongbao is a small soup dumpling filled with pork, known for its thin skin and tender filling with a delicious flavor. The preparation involves making the filling by mincing pork and seasoning it, then preparing dough, rolling out wrappers, stuffing them with the filling, and finally steaming them.
Small DumplingsDumpling soup is a Chinese snack made by wrapping minced pork or shrimp in thin dough wrappers to form small dumplings. The filling is placed in the center of the wrapper, which is then sealed and boiled. It is commonly served in broth or plain water, garnished with green onions, cilantro, and soy sauce.
Stewed Pork Ribs with Rice CakeStewed spare ribs with rice cakes is a traditional dish made primarily from spare ribs and rice cakes. The spare ribs are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy, while the rice cakes are soft, chewy, and sweet. Together, they create a harmonious blend of flavors—rich and savory from the ribs, and tender and sweet from the rice cakes.
Pan-fried BunShengjian is a Chinese snack made by wrapping pork filling in dough and pan-frying it. The dough is rolled into round wrappers, filled with seasoned meat, sealed tightly, then placed in a flat pan with a small amount of water and oil. It is first pan-fried and then steamed to achieve a crispy bottom and soft top.
Dumplings with Vegetable and Meat FillingDumplings filled with pork and vegetables are made primarily from pork, vegetables, and flour. The filling is prepared by mixing minced pork with chopped vegetables, then wrapped in dough and boiled.
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Sour and Spicy SoupHot and sour soup is a Chinese soup dish primarily made with ingredients such as wood ear mushrooms, tofu, eggs, and pork. The preparation involves slicing the ingredients and using either broth or water as a base, then adding vinegar and chili to create a tangy and spicy flavor. Finally, the soup is thickened with a slurry to achieve a rich, viscous consistency.
Pan-fried DumplingsPot stickers are a traditional Chinese pan-fried dumpling made primarily with pork and chives. To prepare, fill dumpling wrappers with the filling, arrange them neatly in a pan, add适量 oil, and fry until the bottoms turn golden and crispy. Then add a small amount of water and steam until the tops of the dumplings are fully cooked.
Fungus and Wheat Gluten NoodlesA Chinese vegetarian dish made with wheat gluten and mushrooms, stir-fried or braised to a savory finish.