Old Beijing Roast Duck (Zhenxi Road Store)
北京菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 57, West Market, North End of Zhenxi Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at No. 57, West Market, North End of Zhenxi Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Five-Spice Braised Beef, Scallion Strips, Peking Duck Slices.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 57, West Market, North End of Zhenxi Road
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Braised Beef, Scallion Strips, Peking Duck Slices, Char siu, Peking Roast Duck
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Dishes
Five-Spice Braised BeefFive-spice braised beef is a dish made primarily from beef, marinated with various spices and seasonings, then slowly stewed. It has a rich brown color, tender and juicy meat with clear texture that melts in the mouth, and an aromatic fragrance.
Scallion StripsScallion strips are a dish made by slicing scallions thinly and serving them raw or lightly blanched, often seasoned with soy sauce or sesame oil for a fresh, savory flavor.
Peking Duck SlicesPeking duck slices feature crispy skin and tender meat, traditionally served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumber strips.
Char siuChar siu is a traditional roasted meat dish primarily made with pork. The preparation involves marinating the pork, then hanging it on a special fork and roasting it in an oven. The resulting char siu has a bright red color and tender, juicy meat.
Peking Roast DuckPeking duck is made from Beijing ducks, marinated and roasted in a hanging oven. The duck is inflated to separate skin from meat, coated with sugar water for color and crispness, then slowly roasted over fruit wood charcoal until golden and crispy. Served sliced with lotus buns, sweet bean sauce, scallions, and cucumber sticks.
Sweet Soy SauceSweet bean sauce is a seasoning made primarily from flour, fermented and cooked to perfection. It has a reddish-brown color, a sweet-savory taste, and a rich, aromatic flavor. It is commonly used in cooking to enhance the taste of dishes, especially in northern Chinese cuisine.
Lotus Leaf PancakeLotus leaf buns are a traditional snack made primarily from flour, named for their shape resembling lotus leaves. To prepare them, the dough is rolled into thin sheets, brushed with oil, and sprinkled with scallions, salt, and other seasonings. The dough is then folded into a lotus leaf shape and pan-fried until both sides turn golden brown.
Duck HeartDuck heart is made from duck hearts, cleaned and blanched before stir-frying, stewing, or grilling. Common methods include stir-frying with chili, scallions, ginger, garlic, or slow-cooking with fermented bean paste and soy sauce for enhanced flavor.
Duck WingsDuck wings are a dish primarily made with duck wings, typically prepared through marinating, roasting, or stewing. They have a golden appearance, tender meat, and are rich in protein, making them a delicious home-cooked meal or suitable for entertaining guests.
Cucumber StripsCucumber strips is a refreshing cold dish made primarily from fresh cucumbers. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced into strips and seasoned with minced garlic, cilantro, and other seasonings, then simply mixed together. This dish offers an excellent balance of color, aroma, and flavor, making it ideal for summer consumption and providing a cooling effect to relieve heat.