Yu Lan Ben Wei · Shanghai Cuisine · Soup Dumplings (Ganghui Plaza Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 1 Hongqiao Road, Plaza 66 (North Zone, 6th Floor, Unit 621; located to the left of Din Tai Fung, proceed straight after turning right at the cinema box office)
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. 1 Hongqiao Road, Plaza 66 (North Zone, 6th Floor, Unit 621; located to the left of Din Tai Fung, proceed straight after turning right at the cinema box office). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Traditional Mung Bean Soup, Sizzling Eel丝, Hand-Deconstructed Crab Roe Rice.
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: 4.1
- Address: No. 1 Hongqiao Road, Plaza 66 (North Zone, 6th Floor, Unit 621; located to the left of Din Tai Fung, proceed straight after turning right at the cinema box office)
- Popular dishes: Traditional Mung Bean Soup, Sizzling Eel丝, Hand-Deconstructed Crab Roe Rice, Sichuan Salt and Pepper Golden Rice Sticks, Boiled Chicken with Ginger Sauce
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Dishes
Traditional Mung Bean SoupA traditional mung bean soup made by boiling mung beans until soft, then sweetening with sugar or rock candy for a refreshing and cooling drink.
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.
Hand-Deconstructed Crab Roe RiceHand-deconstructed crab roe rice is a dish made with fresh crab roe, rice, and seasonings. The crab roe is manually disassembled and mixed with rice for a delicious and layered flavor.
Sichuan Salt and Pepper Golden Rice SticksSichuan Salt and Pepper Golden Rice Sticks is a Chinese snack made with glutinous rice and seasoned with salt, chili, and other spices, then deep-fried. It has a crispy exterior and a soft interior.
Boiled Chicken with Ginger SauceA classic Chinese cold dish made by boiling three-yellow chickens and serving them chilled, sliced, with a ginger and scallion dipping sauce.
Steamed Pork and Crab Meat DumplingsSteamed pork and crab roe dumplings are a traditional snack made by wrapping a mixture of minced pork and crab roe in thin dough made from flour, then steaming them. To prepare, the pork is minced and mixed with crab roe, seasoned to taste, then wrapped in flattened dough skins, pleated by hand, and steamed until cooked.
Crab Roe and Pork Steamed BunSteamed bun filled with fresh pork and crab roe, known for its thin skin, rich broth, and delicate flavor.
Stir-fried猪腰 with Sauce NoodlesSpicy sauce stir-fried pig's kidney with noodles is a Chinese noodle dish featuring pig's kidney as the main ingredient. The pig's kidneys are cut with diagonal slashes and blanched, then stir-fried with fermented broad bean paste, garlic, ginger, and other seasonings before being mixed with cooked noodles. The cooking process emphasizes precise heat control to ensure the kidneys remain tender and the sauce flavorful.
Golden Threads Wealthy Squirrel FishGolden Threads Wealthy Squirrel Fish is a Chinese dish made with fresh fish, fried with flour and served with a special sauce and golden thread-like ingredients. The fish meat is crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a rich flavor.
Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings in Chicken BrothDelicate dumplings filled with chicken and shrimp, simmered in a rich chicken broth for a comforting and savory dish.
Black Pig Pork Steamed BunSteamed buns filled with fresh black pork and vegetables, known for their thin skin, juicy filling, and delicate flavor.