Imperial Kitchen Head Chef's Signature Dishes (Hawaii Plaza Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 2370 Zhaolou 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. 2370 Zhaolou 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: Rice Dumpling Shrimp, Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen Spices, Stir-Fried Kidney Beans.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 2370 Zhaolou Road
- Popular dishes: Rice Dumpling Shrimp, Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen Spices, Stir-Fried Kidney Beans, Spicy Cauliflower in Hot Pot, Bamboo Shoot and Pork Slices
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Dishes
Rice Dumpling ShrimpPurse shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp. The shells are removed leaving the tails, and the backs are slit to remove the intestinal vein. After marinating with seasonings, the shrimp are coated in starch or batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy, resembling a traditional Chinese purse. The result is crispy outside and tender inside, with a bright red color.
Spicy Crawfish with Thirteen SpicesSpicy crayfish with thirteen spices is primarily made from fresh crayfish, which are cleaned and then stir-fried with a blend of thirteen-spice seasoning, chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other辅料. During preparation, the crayfish are typically blanched in boiling water to remove fishy odor, then the seasonings are fried in oil until fragrant before adding the crayfish for stir-frying. Finally, they are simmered until fully cooked, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate.
Stir-Fried Kidney BeansA stir-fried dish made with fresh kidney beans, garlic, and chili, known for its crisp texture and savory flavor.
Spicy Cauliflower in Hot PotDry Pot Cauliflower is a home-style dish primarily made with fresh cauliflower, pork belly, and dried chilies. The preparation typically involves stir-frying pork belly until slightly golden, then adding minced garlic and dried chilies to release aroma, followed by stir-frying the cauliflower until just cooked through. Finally, seasonings are added and the dish is stir-fried evenly.
Bamboo Shoot and Pork SlicesA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pork slices stir-fried with fresh bamboo shoots, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
Sauce-Braised Pork Liver Stir-FryA stir-fried dish made with pork liver and vegetables, seasoned with soy sauce and spices for a savory flavor.
Sour Soup Frog LegsSpicy sour frog legs with tomatoes, pickled chili, ginger, and garlic. Blanch frog legs, stir-fry aromatics, add broth, simmer with frog legs, then season.
Spicy CrawfishSpicy crayfish is primarily made with fresh crayfish, which are cleaned and then stir-fried with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, garlic, scallions, and other seasonings. During cooking,适量 of cooking wine, soy sauce, and doubanjiang (fermented broad bean paste) are added to create a rich flavor and tender, chewy shrimp meat.