Chengdong Chicken Home-style Dishes (Shanghui Pedestrian Street Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 286 Chuanhuang 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. 286 Chuanhuang Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Yellow Chicken, Drumstick Bean and Potato Stir-fry, Sweet and Sour 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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 286 Chuanhuang Road
- Popular dishes: Three-Yellow Chicken, Drumstick Bean and Potato Stir-fry, Sweet and Sour Pork, Braised Eggplant in Oil, Thick Pork Skin Soup
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Dishes
Three-Yellow ChickenSanhuang chicken is a dish primarily made with chicken, using a breed with yellow feathers, beak, and legs. After slaughter, it's typically steamed or blanched to preserve its natural flavor.
Drumstick Bean and Potato Stir-fryA simple stir-fry of drumstick beans and potatoes, seasoned with soy sauce and garlic for a savory taste.
Sweet and Sour PorkSweet and sour pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically using pork tenderloin cut into pieces, coated in a starch batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then generously drizzled with a tangy sauce made from tomato ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and minced garlic, ensuring the meat is evenly coated. The finished dish has a bright red color, with a crispy exterior and tender interior, offering a perfectly balanced sweet and sour flavor.
Braised Eggplant in OilStir-fried eggplant in oil is a Chinese dish featuring eggplant as the main ingredient. Sliced eggplant is fried or pan-seared, then simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, and garlic until tender and flavorful.
Thick Pork Skin SoupA rich soup made from pork skin, slow-cooked to create a thick, gelatinous texture with a savory flavor.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
Century Egg TofuPidan tofu is a traditional dish made primarily from century eggs and soft tofu. The preparation is simple: chop the century eggs and mix them with the soft tofu, then season with scallions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and other seasonings, mixing well.
Braised Small Skinless FishA dish made by braising small skinless fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Chicken Offal NoodlesChicken offal noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with chicken offal and noodles. The preparation involves washing and cutting the chicken offal, stir-frying it with spices until cooked, then adding boiled noodles to absorb the rich aroma of the offal. Finally, season to taste with appropriate condiments.
Chicken SoupA soup made primarily with chicken, cooked slowly in water or broth with ginger slices and green onions. Add goji berries, red dates, or yam for richer flavor.