Xiao Men Local Cuisine (Zhao Hua Road 425 Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 425 Zhaohua Road, Zhaoxiang Town
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. 425 Zhaohua Road, Zhaoxiang Town. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel丝, Twice-Cooked Pork, Grandmother's Braised Pork.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 425 Zhaohua Road, Zhaoxiang Town
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Twice-Cooked Pork, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Braised Mixed Sea Fish, Hair Crab with Rice Noodles
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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.
Twice-Cooked PorkStir-fried pork is a traditional dish made primarily with pork. The pork is first boiled and sliced, then stir-fried with ingredients such as garlic chives and doubanjiang until the edges of the meat slices curl slightly and turn an appealing reddish-brown.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Braised Mixed Sea FishHome-style stewed mixed seafood is a traditional dish featuring squid, shrimp, crab, shellfish, and more. Sautéed with scallions, ginger, and garlic, then simmered in water or broth until flavorful, finished by reducing the sauce and serving.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Spicy Pepper Chicken OffalStir-fried chicken offal with pickled chili, garlic, and ginger. Chicken organs like heart, liver, and gizzard are blanched and stir-fried with spices to blend flavors.
海鲜面疙瘩海鲜面疙瘩以面粉制成面疙瘩,搭配虾仁、鱿鱼、蛤蜊等海鲜食材,加入高汤或清水煮制而成。面疙瘩口感筋道,海鲜鲜美,汤汁浓郁。
Special Osmanthus Taro StewA sweet and fragrant stew made with taro and osmanthus syrup, slowly cooked to a soft, silky texture.
Poached Chicken (Half)A classic Cantonese cold dish made by poaching chicken until tender, then chilling and slicing it for a fresh, savory taste.
Three Fresh from the Rice FieldA Jiangnan specialty dish featuring fresh river shrimp, tender lotus root, and bamboo shoots, stir-fried or simmered to highlight natural flavors with a light, fresh taste.
Braised Three TreasuresA classic Chinese home-style dish featuring potatoes, carrots, and green peppers braised in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine.
Fermented Mandarin FishStinky mandarin fish, made primarily from mandarin fish, is known for its unique aroma resulting from a special curing process. The fish is first cured and fermented, then braised with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The flesh is tender and the texture is smooth.
Clam Meat with Fava Bean OmeletteClam meat and fava bean omelette is a traditional Chinese home-style dish made by mixing clam meat and fava beans and pan-frying them. It has a fresh and tender texture with a light flavor.
Soy Sauce ShrimpSoy sauce shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp and seasoned with soy sauce, ginger slices, and other ingredients. The shrimp is blanched or stir-fried and then combined with soy sauce, scallions, and garlic to absorb the rich flavor, resulting in tender and delicious meat.
Leek and Salted Pork with Tofu Skin StripsA traditional Chinese dish featuring leeks, salted pork, and tofu skin strips stir-fried together for a savory, satisfying flavor.
Fish-Flavored EggplantFish-Flavored Eggplant is a Chinese dish primarily made with eggplant. The eggplant is sliced into strips, then fried or pan-fried, and stir-fried with ingredients such as green onions, ginger, garlic, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste). A fish-flavor sauce is prepared using sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and cooking wine, allowing the eggplant to fully absorb the rich flavors.