Yan Ji Tie Guo Yan (Waigaoqiao Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 960 Caogao Branch Road
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. 960 Caogao Branch Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Beef, Potato, Free-range Chicken.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 960 Caogao Branch Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Beef, Potato, Free-range Chicken, Stove Pot Goose, Baby bok choy
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Dishes
Five-Spice BeefFive-spice beef is a dish made by stewing beef with five spices: star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, cloves, and fennel. Beef is cut into pieces, blanched to remove odor, then slowly cooked with spices and seasonings until tender and flavorful.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Free-range ChickenFree-range local chicken, slaughtered and prepared by stewing, boiling, or braising. Main ingredient is chicken, seasoned with ginger and scallions, optionally with dried mushrooms and goji berries to preserve the original flavor.
Stove Pot GooseA traditional Chinese dish made with goose meat and vegetables cooked in a cast-iron pot, offering rich and savory flavors.
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
Pan-fried FlatbreadJianbing is a traditional Chinese flour-based food made primarily from wheat flour. To prepare it, mix flour with water to form a batter, then lightly coat a preheated flat pan or baking tray with oil. Pour the batter onto the surface and use a spatula or scraper to spread it into a circular shape. Cook until the bottom turns golden and crispy, then flip and continue cooking until both sides are golden and the pancake is fully cooked through.