Indian Restaurant Masala Mantra (Laowai Street Store)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.7
Lane 3338, Hongmei 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 Lane 3338, Hongmei Road. It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Garlic, Korma, Lamb.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: Lane 3338, Hongmei Road
- Popular dishes: Garlic, Korma, Lamb, Lamb Biryani, Naan
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Dishes
GarlicA dish primarily made with garlic, prepared by stir-frying, boiling, or roasting. Garlic is sliced, minced, or used whole, cooked with oil, salt, and other seasonings to highlight its aromatic flavor.
KormaA rich Indian curry made with meat or vegetables, slow-cooked in a creamy sauce with spices.
LambA dish primarily made with lamb, cut into pieces, marinated, then stewed or grilled. Optional vegetables include onion, carrot, and potato. Seasonings typically include salt, pepper, spices, and soy sauce.
Lamb BiryaniLamb Biryani is an Indian-style dish made with lamb, rice, and spices. The lamb is cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and other ingredients, then layered with rice and steamed to absorb the rich meat and spice flavors.
NaanNaan is a traditional Indian flatbread made primarily from wheat flour, mixed with yeast, milk, sugar, and other seasonings to form a dough. After fermentation, it is baked at high temperatures in a tandoor or oven. The surface is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft and porous, with an aromatic fragrance.
Tomato SoupA savory soup made primarily from fresh tomatoes, simmered and blended to a smooth consistency with added salt and sugar for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
Indian Charcoal Grilled Spicy Cottage CheeseIndian cottage cheese marinated with spices and grilled over charcoal, delivering a smoky, spicy flavor.
Original Thin PancakeOriginal flavor crepes are thin flatbreads made from flour, water, and a pinch of salt, cooked by spreading or frying. Main ingredients are flour and water, with no additional seasonings to preserve the natural taste. The result is a thin, soft texture, eatable as-is or wrapped around other ingredients.
Creamy Curry ChickenCreamy curry chicken made with chicken, onions, potatoes, and spices, simmered with curry powder or paste, then finished with cream for a rich, thick sauce.
Charcoal-Grilled Boneless ChickenBoneless chicken thigh marinated and grilled over charcoal, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
Pani PuriPani Puri is a popular Indian street food. It consists of hollow, crispy puris made from semolina or wheat flour, filled with a mixture of boiled potatoes and chickpeas, and then filled with a tangy-spicy water (pani) made from tamarind, mint, coriander, and green chilies. The dish is assembled by making a hole in the puri, adding the filling, and immediately pouring in the flavored water. It is characterized by its crispy shell and burst of tangy, spicy flavors.
Okra and Onion with Tomato CurryA flavorful dish combining okra, onions, and tomatoes simmered in a spiced tomato-based curry sauce.
Rice PuddingA dessert made by steaming cooked rice mixed with milk, eggs, and sugar, resulting in a creamy and sweet dish.
Garlic Thin PancakeA thin pancake made with flour and eggs, flavored with garlic and pan-fried until golden. Crispy outside, tender inside, with a rich garlic aroma.
Garlic NaanGarlic Naan is a type of flatbread made from flour, yeast, and garlic. The fermented dough is rolled into thin pancakes, coated with garlic paste, and baked until golden and crispy.
Yellow Curry LambYellow curry lamb features tender lamb cooked in a fragrant yellow curry sauce with vegetables, offering a rich and spicy flavor.
Butter PancakeA fluffy, buttery pancake made from flour, eggs, milk, and butter, often served as breakfast or dessert.