Cao Gen Night Market · 366 Cantonese Dishes (Dahua First Ward Branch)
鱼鲜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 950 Zhenhua Road, First Square Leisure Food Plaza, 1st Floor, Room 11 (next to Heytea)
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. 950 Zhenhua Road, First Square Leisure Food Plaza, 1st Floor, Room 11 (next to Heytea). It is a 鱼鲜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Pork with Rice Cake, Braised Goose with Soy Sauce, Braised Oyster Pearls.
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: 鱼鲜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 950 Zhenhua Road, First Square Leisure Food Plaza, 1st Floor, Room 11 (next to Heytea)
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Pork with Rice Cake, Braised Goose with Soy Sauce, Braised Oyster Pearls, Farewell Boneless Pig Trotter, Oyster Omelette from Shantou
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Dishes
Five-Spice Pork with Rice CakeA traditional Chinese dish made by marinating pork in five-spice powder and soy sauce, then steaming it with glutinous rice for a savory, aromatic flavor.
Braised Goose with Soy SauceA classic Cantonese dish featuring a goose slow-cooked in a rich soy-based broth, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Braised Oyster PearlsA dish made by slow-cooking fresh oyster pearls in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine, resulting in tender and flavorful pearls.
Farewell Boneless Pig TrotterA richly flavored dish made from pig trotters slowly stewed until boneless, tender and full of collagen.
Oyster Omelette from ShantouA traditional snack from Shantou, Guangdong, made with fresh oysters, sweet potato starch, eggs, and scallions, pan-fried until crispy outside and tender inside.
Chaozhou SnacksA variety of traditional snacks from the Chaozhou region in Guangdong, featuring rice noodles, pork, seafood, and tofu, prepared by steaming, boiling, frying, or pan-frying.
Chaozhou Licorice Fruit SaladA refreshing dessert made by soaking fresh seasonal fruits in licorice syrup, popular in Chaozhou cuisine for its sweet and cooling properties.
Chao-Shan Clay Pot Rice PorridgeChao-Shan clay pot rice porridge is made by slow-cooking rice with seafood, meat, or vegetables in a clay pot. Key ingredients include rice, fresh fish, shrimp, crab, pork, or chicken, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, allowing flavors to meld through long, gentle simmering.
Braised Sweet Potato and TaroA traditional dessert made by braising sweet potato and taro in sugar syrup until tender and caramelized, offering a soft, sweet flavor.
Old Cai Pu Oyster Pearl PorridgeA traditional Cantonese porridge made with aged preserved vegetables and fresh oyster pearls, simmered slowly for a rich, savory flavor.
Crab and Shrimp CongeeA savory rice porridge made with fresh crab and shrimp, simmered slowly to create a rich, creamy texture with delicate seafood flavor.
Garlic Stir-Fried Sweet Potato LeavesA simple and healthy dish made by stir-frying sweet potato leaves with garlic, offering a fresh and savory taste.
Premium Goose Liver PâtéPremium goose liver pâté made from high-quality duck liver, delicately prepared to achieve a rich, smooth texture and deep flavor.