Da Wang Dumplings (56 Life Plaza Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 56 Pingxingguan 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. 56 Pingxingguan Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Chop, Xiaolongbao, Stewed Pork Ribs with Rice Cake.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 56 Pingxingguan Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Chop, Xiaolongbao, Stewed Pork Ribs with Rice Cake, Beef Noodle Soup, Scallion Oil Noodles
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Dishes
Pork ChopPork cutlet is a dish made primarily from pork tenderloin or shoulder meat. The meat is pounded, marinated, and then cooked by pan-frying, deep-frying, or braising to achieve a tender texture. Common preparations include sweet and sour pork, braised pork, and pan-seared pork.
XiaolongbaoXiaolongbao is a small soup dumpling filled with pork, known for its thin skin and tender filling with a delicious flavor. The preparation involves making the filling by mincing pork and seasoning it, then preparing dough, rolling out wrappers, stuffing them with the filling, and finally steaming them.
Stewed Pork Ribs with Rice CakeStewed spare ribs with rice cakes is a traditional dish made primarily from spare ribs and rice cakes. The spare ribs are marinated and then deep-fried until golden and crispy, while the rice cakes are soft, chewy, and sweet. Together, they create a harmonious blend of flavors—rich and savory from the ribs, and tender and sweet from the rice cakes.
Beef Noodle SoupBeef noodle soup is made with beef and vermicelli. Beef chunks are stewed with ginger slices and green onions until tender, then rehydrated vermicelli is added and cooked further. Seasoning completes the dish, emphasizing a rich broth and harmonious flavors.
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Tofu puddingTofu pudding is a soft bean product made from soybeans, processed by soaking, grinding, filtering, boiling, and adding a coagulant like gypsum or brine. It has a white or slightly yellow color, delicate texture, and a refreshing taste.
Pan-fried DumplingsPot stickers are a traditional Chinese pan-fried dumpling made primarily with pork and chives. To prepare, fill dumpling wrappers with the filling, arrange them neatly in a pan, add适量 oil, and fry until the bottoms turn golden and crispy. Then add a small amount of water and steam until the tops of the dumplings are fully cooked.
Duck Blood and Tofu SoupA Chinese soup made with duck blood and fried tofu, simmered in broth for a rich, savory flavor.