Cheng Ji Restaurant (Xiquan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 38 Xiquan 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. 38 Xiquan 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: Prosperity Silver Fish Soup, Dry Pot Squid and Shrimp, White-Cut Chicken.
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. 38 Xiquan Road
- Popular dishes: Prosperity Silver Fish Soup, Dry Pot Squid and Shrimp, White-Cut Chicken, Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake, Wine-Scented Gold Clover
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Dishes
Prosperity Silver Fish SoupThis dish features fresh silver fish, egg white, and clear broth, creating a smooth and delicate soup that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune.
Dry Pot Squid and ShrimpDry-braised squid and shrimp is a dish featuring fresh squid and shrimp, stir-fried quickly at high heat. After initial preparation, they are cooked with vegetables like green pepper, red pepper, and onion, along with seasonings such as doubanjiang, garlic, ginger, and chili to absorb rich flavors, then reduced to a glossy sauce.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice CakeRed sugar glutinous rice cakes are a traditional dessert made primarily from glutinous rice and brown sugar. First, the glutinous rice is steamed and then mashed into a paste to form the rice cakes. Next, brown sugar is dissolved in water and boiled into a syrup, which is poured over the rice cakes. Finally, toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts are sprinkled on top for added aroma.
Wine-Scented Gold CloverA dish made by stir-frying golden clover with yellow wine and garlic, resulting in a fresh, tender texture and rich wine aroma.
Scallion omeletteScallion omelette is a home-style dish made primarily with scallions and eggs. Cut scallions into segments, beat eggs, then stir-fry eggs first, set aside. Stir-fry scallions until fragrant, then mix with eggs and stir well.