Crab Supreme · Crab Roe Noodles · Jiangnan Desserts (Nanjing East Road Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 505 Henan Middle Road (opposite Exit 6 of Nanjing East Road Metro Station; next to One Point Tea)
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 No. 505 Henan Middle Road (opposite Exit 6 of Nanjing East Road Metro Station; next to One Point Tea). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Braised Shrimp with Huangjiu, Taro Paste with Sticky Rice Balls, Sheep's Sorrel and Pork Dumplings.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 505 Henan Middle Road (opposite Exit 6 of Nanjing East Road Metro Station; next to One Point Tea)
- Popular dishes: Braised Shrimp with Huangjiu, Taro Paste with Sticky Rice Balls, Sheep's Sorrel and Pork Dumplings, Garlic-Flavored Golden Crab, Crab Roe Steamed Bun
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Dishes
Braised Shrimp with HuangjiuFresh shrimp braised in a secret sauce with Huangjiu, resulting in tender and aromatic seafood.
Taro Paste with Sticky Rice BallsMochi with taro paste is made by steaming taro, mashing it into a puree, and mixing it with milk, sugar, and butter to create a creamy filling. The mochi skin is prepared by combining glutinous rice flour, tapioca starch, and water. The filling is then wrapped in the skin and steamed. The finished product has a soft, chewy outer layer and a smooth, sweet inner filling with a stringy texture.
Sheep's Sorrel and Pork DumplingsJi Cai Xian Rou Hun Dun is made with fresh shepherd's purse and pork as the main ingredients. The shepherd's purse is chopped and mixed with minced pork, seasoned and wrapped in dumpling wrappers into a half-moon shape. It is then boiled and served. The preparation emphasizes the harmonization of the filling and the uniform thickness of the dumpling wrappers.
Garlic-Flavored Golden CrabFresh crab steamed with garlic and ginger, resulting in tender meat and rich, aromatic flavor.
Crab Roe Steamed BunSteamed crab meat dumplings filled with fresh crab meat and pork, wrapped in delicate dough and steamed. The skin is thin and tender, with rich broth and an aromatic crab flavor.
Crab Paste Spring RollsCrab spring rolls filled with fresh crab meat, minced pork, and vegetables, wrapped in thin spring roll wrappers and fried until golden and crispy. Mix crab paste with seasonings, fill the wrappers, roll tightly, then deep-fry until the outside is crunchy and the filling is cooked through.
Crab Roe Chicken Noodle SoupA rich chicken soup infused with crab roe, served over handmade noodles for a savory and satisfying dish.
Crab Roe Golden Rice BowlA savory dish featuring crab roe mixed with fragrant rice, often enhanced with egg and ham, steamed to perfection for a rich, satisfying meal.
Crab Roe NoodlesCrab roe noodles is a traditional noodle dish primarily made with fresh crab roe and thin noodles. The preparation involves stir-frying fresh crab roe with seasonings to create a fragrant sauce, then mixing it with boiled noodles until the noodles are fully infused with the rich, savory flavor of the crab roe.
Green Rice Ball Ice Tofu PuddingA dessert combining green rice balls made from mugwort and glutinous rice, filled with sweet red bean paste, served chilled with silky tofu pudding for a refreshing and sweet experience.
Golden Fried Pork CutletGolden fried pork cutlet made from pork tenderloin, marinated and coated with starch, egg wash, then breadcrumbs, fried until golden and crispy. Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside.