Zui She · New Huaiyang Cuisine (Jing'an Joy City Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Joy City
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at Joy City. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dolphinfish Dumplings, Pingqiao Tofu, 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: 4.8
- Address: Joy City
- Popular dishes: Dolphinfish Dumplings, Pingqiao Tofu, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Crystal Meat Jelly, Huaiyang Soft Noodles
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Dishes
Dolphinfish DumplingsKnife-fish dumplings are made with fresh knife-fish meat as the main ingredient, combined with egg white and starch to form a filling, then wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled. The knife-fish meat is tender, the dumpling wrappers are thin, and the filling is generous, with a clear and fresh broth.
Pingqiao TofuPingqiao Tofu is made primarily from soft tofu, combined with chicken, mushrooms, and cilantro, and cooked by stewing. The tofu is cut into cubes and simmered with the ingredients until fully flavored, then the sauce is reduced to create a fresh, delicate taste.
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.
Crystal Meat JellyCrystal Meat is a traditional cold dish made from pork trotters, cured, boiled, and chilled to set. Seasoned with salt, scallions, ginger, and yellow wine, it becomes firm and crisp, with a semi-transparent appearance giving it the name 'Crystal'.
Huaiyang Soft NoodlesHuaiyang Soft Duck is a traditional Jiangsu dish featuring eel as the main ingredient. The live eel is deboned, sliced into细条, stir-fried in oil, then simmered with seasonings and broth, finally thickened with a slurry. The finished dish has a bright red color, tender texture, and delicious flavor.
Braised Pork MeatballsBraised pork meatballs in clear broth is a traditional dish made primarily from minced pork and vegetables. The pork mixture is shaped into balls and slowly stewed with clear soup and vegetables until the meat becomes tender and the broth rich and flavorful.
Passion Fruit PuddingPassion fruit pudding is a dessert made primarily from eggs, milk, and passion fruit. Mix eggs with milk, strain, add sugar to taste, then mix in passion fruit pulp or juice. Pour into containers and steam or bake until set.
Water Spinach Sprout with Tea NoodlesFresh water spinach sprouts stir-fried and mixed with crispy tea noodles, offering a refreshing and crunchy dish.
Cheese Baked YamA dish made by baking yam with cheese and cream, resulting in a soft, sweet, and creamy texture with a rich cheesy flavor.
Mushroom and White Sponge GourdMushroom and white sponge gourd is a Chinese dish made with white sponge gourd and various mushrooms, which are stir-fried or boiled together, offering a fresh and delicious taste.
Plum-Marinated Cooked ShrimpFresh shrimp marinated in plum, wine, and sugar, then steamed to perfection—tender, tangy, and savory.
Crispy and TenderA dish featuring tender meat with a crispy exterior, often made from pork trotters or chicken feet, slow-cooked in savory sauce.
Stewed Pig's Tripe and Chicken SoupA nourishing soup made by stewing pig's tripe and chicken with yellow wine, resulting in a clear broth with rich flavor and tender ingredients.
Zui She Braised PorkZui She Braised Pork is a traditional Chinese dish made with pork belly, seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, then simmered. It has a bright red color, is fatty but not greasy, and melts in the mouth.
Chicken and Fire-Scalded Tofu NoodlesChicken and dried tofu threads stewed in broth, featuring finely sliced tofu, chicken, ham, and high-quality stock, slowly simmered to blend flavors.
Sesame Oil Dough BallsSesame oil dough balls are a traditional Chinese snack made with flour, sesame oil, and sugar. The dough is shaped into small balls and deep-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft interior with a rich sesame oil flavor.
Black Pepper Beef and Rice NoodlesA flavorful dish featuring tender beef cubes stir-fried with rice noodles in a black pepper sauce, offering a rich and spicy taste.