Gubei Zhaosheng Lou Grand Hotel
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 460 Gulou North Road (near Maotai 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. 460 Gulou North Road (near Maotai 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: Original Ecological Stewed Softshell Turtle, Sizzling Eel丝, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 460 Gulou North Road (near Maotai Road)
- Popular dishes: Original Ecological Stewed Softshell Turtle, Sizzling Eel丝, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon Stew, Special Blood Rice
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Dishes
Original Ecological Stewed Softshell TurtleFresh softshell turtle is marinated in rice wine and spices to create a delicately flavored dish with natural taste.
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Beef Brisket and Beef Tendon StewBeef brisket and tendon stew mainly uses beef brisket and tendons as key ingredients, blanched and then slowly simmered in a clay pot with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices. The brisket is tender, the tendons elastic, and the broth rich.
Special Blood RiceA traditional sweet dish made with blood rice, red dates, and lotus seeds, steamed to a soft and sweet texture.
Scholar's Delight Crispy FrogA delicacy featuring tender frog legs marinated in secret spices and deep-fried to golden crispness, served with aromatic herbs and sauce.
Zhuangyuan's Secret Marinated ChickenA delicately marinated chicken dish made with yellow wine, spices, and a secret sauce, resulting in tender meat with rich aroma.
Private Scholar Handmade Rice CakeMade from premium glutinous rice, this handmade rice cake has a soft and chewy texture, often served with a secret sauce or stir-fried ingredients for a unique flavor.
Assorted Fermented Dishes PlatterA traditional Chinese cold dish made by marinating various cooked meats and tofu in a special fermented brine, resulting in rich flavor and tender texture.
Saucy Pig StomachA traditional Jiangsu dish made by marinating pig stomach in a seasoned sauce of rice wine, soy sauce, and sugar, resulting in a savory, slightly sweet flavor.
Peanut SmoothiePeanut ice cream is made from roasted peanuts, blended with milk or water, and processed in a blender. It has a smooth, creamy texture with a rich peanut aroma and slightly sweet taste, perfect for cold drinks.
Braised Watercress with WineA dish made by stir-frying草头 (a spring seasonal vegetable) with yellow wine and garlic. The草头 is blanched, then stir-fried with seasonings to absorb the wine aroma, resulting in a fresh and tender texture.
Green Pepper Pea FishGreen Pepper Pea Fish is a Chinese dish made with peas and fish meat, seasoned with green pepper. The peas and fish are mixed and flavored with green pepper, offering a fresh and tender taste.