Shen Yan Restaurant (Daining Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 801, Yan Chang Zhong Road, Xinhua Garden, Building B, 4th Floor
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. 801, Yan Chang Zhong Road, Xinhua Garden, Building B, 4th Floor. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly, Ancient Method Fried Smoked Fish, Salted Eggplant Bean Stir-fry.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 801, Yan Chang Zhong Road, Xinhua Garden, Building B, 4th Floor
- Popular dishes: Shanghai-style Braised Pork Belly, Ancient Method Fried Smoked Fish, Salted Eggplant Bean Stir-fry, Sizzling Eel丝, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish with Osmanthus
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Dishes
Shanghai-style Braised Pork BellyShanghai-style braised pork belly uses fatty pork belly as the main ingredient, blanched to remove odor, then slowly stewed with soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and ginger slices to achieve tender meat and a glossy red color.
Ancient Method Fried Smoked FishFresh fish marinated and deep-fried, then smoked with a secret sauce for a crispy exterior and tender interior, balanced in savory-sweet flavor.
Salted Eggplant Bean Stir-fryA Chinese dish featuring fresh green beans stir-fried with salted egg yolk, offering a savory and creamy flavor.
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 Fish with OsmanthusSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made from fresh mandarin fish, deboned and cut into diamond-shaped incisions. After frying, it's coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato paste. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior, golden color, and balanced sweet-sour flavor.
Stir-fried Wild River Shrimp RoeFresh wild river shrimp roe stir-fried quickly with garlic and ginger, retaining a delicate texture and natural sweetness.
Shen宴 Drunk CrabFresh crab is marinated in a secret blend of yellow wine, ginger, and scallions to create a rich, savory flavor with tender meat and aromatic roe.
Red Bean Paste Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, red bean paste, and fermented wine, offering a soft, sweet, and aromatic experience.
Shanghai-style Pan-fried BunA traditional Chinese snack made with pork filling wrapped in dough, pan-fried until golden and crispy on the bottom, with a juicy top.
Braised Abalone with Pig TrottersA Chinese dish featuring abalone and pig trotters braised together, resulting in a rich, tender, and savory flavor.
Black Pepper Beef CubesBlack pepper beef cubes is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient. The beef is cut into small pieces, marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and green peppers. Common marinades include soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch to make the beef tender and flavorful.