Tacheng Restaurant (Xinhulu Branch)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 1618 Hutai Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 1618 Hutai Road. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Yellow Beef in Flatbread, Hand-Grabbed Rice, Xinjiang Big Plate 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: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 1618 Hutai Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Yellow Beef in Flatbread, Hand-Grabbed Rice, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, Xinjiang Pot Meat, Xinjiang Lamb Stew with Flatbread
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Dishes
Stir-Fried Yellow Beef in FlatbreadA stir-fried dish of tender yellow beef with vegetables, served in a flatbread for a flavorful and spicy bite.
Hand-Grabbed RiceHand-pulled rice is a dish made from rice, mutton, carrots, onions, and other ingredients. To prepare it, first stew the mutton until tender, then add diced carrots and onions, and cook together with rice to allow the rice to fully absorb the meat's aroma and the vegetables' natural sweetness.
Xinjiang Big Plate ChickenXinjiang large plate chicken is a dish made from ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and chili peppers. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with spices, then vegetables like potatoes and chili peppers are added, and it is slowly stewed until fully flavored. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
Xinjiang Pot MeatXinjiang Cangcang Meat is a dish primarily made with lamb, cut into pieces and slow-cooked in a clay pot with onions, carrots, and spices like cumin, chili powder, and star anise until tender.
Xinjiang Lamb Stew with FlatbreadA hearty Xinjiang dish featuring lamb, potatoes, and flatbread simmered together until the bread absorbs the rich flavors.
Skewered MeatSticky meat is a dish made primarily with pork, usually belly or tenderloin, sliced thickly, skewered on bamboo sticks, and grilled on a special架. It's marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, scallions, and ginger, then slowly roasted over charcoal or in an oven until the outside is crispy and the inside is tender and chewy.
Roasted BunBaked buns are a type of pastry made primarily from flour, with various fillings that can be wrapped inside. After fermentation, they are baked at high temperatures in an oven until the surface turns golden and crispy, while the inside remains soft and juicy.
Grilled BunRoast包子 is a specialty noodle dish made with flour as the wrapper and filled with lamb, green onions, and other ingredients, then baked in a tandoor. The skin is golden yellow, crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a fresh, savory flavor and rich aroma.
Special Naan Wrapped MeatSpecial lamb-filled flatbread features tender lamb with onions and carrots, slow-cooked and wrapped in a baked flatbread. Crispy outside, soft inside, with richly seasoned meat.
Large Lamb SkewersLamb skewers (large) are made by cutting fresh lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo sticks, marinating, and grilling. Main ingredients include lamb and seasonings, typically flavored with cumin and chili powder, then grilled over charcoal or in a烤炉 until charred outside and tender inside.
Xiyu Jia ShaA traditional Xinjiang dish made with glutinous rice and lamb, steamed with onions and carrots for a rich, savory flavor.