Zhi Shui Jiangnan Restaurant (Xiantai Avenue Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.7
50 meters north of the intersection of Xiantai Street and Pudong Road, on the west side of the road (north side of Pudong Road intersection)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changchun, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at 50 meters north of the intersection of Xiantai Street and Pudong Road, on the west side of the road (north side of Pudong Road intersection). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Jiangnan Osmanthus Glutinous 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: Changchun
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: 50 meters north of the intersection of Xiantai Street and Pudong Road, on the west side of the road (north side of Pudong Road intersection)
- Popular dishes: Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Jiangnan Osmanthus Glutinous Rice Cake, Stewed Bamboo Shoots in Oil, Huaiyang Steamed Pork Meatballs
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Dishes
Shanghai-style Braised Pork BellyShanghai-style braised pork belly uses fatty pork belly as the main ingredient, blanched to remove odor, then slowly stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and ginger slices to achieve tender meat and a glossy red color.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel. The preparation involves deboning the fish, slicing it into flower-like cuts, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally stir-fried with a sweet-and-sour sauce, resulting in a dish with vibrant colors and a balanced sweet-and-tart flavor.
Jiangnan Osmanthus Glutinous Rice CakeA traditional sweet dessert made from glutinous rice flour, sugar, and osmanthus flowers, steamed to a soft and fragrant texture.
Stewed Bamboo Shoots in OilOil-braised bamboo shoots is a Chinese dish featuring fresh bamboo shoots as the main ingredient. The shoots are peeled, cut into segments, blanched to remove bitterness, then stir-fried in oil.适量 soy sauce, sugar, and water are added, and the dish is simmered over low heat until the bamboo shoots absorb the flavorful sauce, resulting in a soft, tender, and delicious texture.
Huaiyang Steamed Pork MeatballsHuaiyang-style clear stewed lion's head is made primarily from pork belly. The meat is first cut into small cubes, mixed with seasonings, and then shaped into balls. It is slowly simmered in clear broth over low heat until the meat becomes tender and the soup is fresh and flavorful.
Crab Roe Stuffed TofuTofu hollowed out and filled with crab roe, then steamed. Delicate and rich in flavor, this dish features tender tofu and a savory crab roe filling.
West Lake Green Tea CakeA delicate pastry made with green tea powder and filled with red bean or lotus paste, known for its fresh, subtle flavor.
West Lake Longjing ShrimpWest Lake Longjing Shrimp is a dish featuring fresh river shrimp and West Lake Longjing tea. The shrimp are marinated, stir-fried, and combined with tea infusion or leaves to absorb the tea aroma, resulting in tender texture and fresh tea flavor.
Plum-Flavored Pork RibsPlum-braised pork ribs is an innovative Chinese dish primarily made with pork ribs and dried plums. The preparation typically involves marinating the ribs, then pan-frying them until golden brown, followed by stewing them together with dried plums and seasonings until the ribs are fully flavored and the sweet-sour essence of the plums infuses into the meat.
Steamed Pork BunsSteamed pork dumplings with thin skin and rich broth, made by mixing minced pork with scallions, ginger, and seasonings, then steamed to perfection.
Fresh Shrimp and Asparagus Soup DumplingsFresh shrimp and asparagus soup dumplings feature a delicate wrapper filled with succulent shrimp and tender asparagus, steamed to perfection for a savory, juicy bite.
Duck Blood and Vermicelli SoupDuck blood and vermicelli soup is a soup dish primarily made with duck blood and vermicelli, supplemented by duck intestines, duck gizzards, and other duck offal. To prepare it, duck blood is cut into pieces and boiled together with rehydrated vermicelli in a rich broth, then duck offal and other ingredients are added, followed by seasoning before serving.