Cai Lan Dim Sum · Cantonese Cuisine (Changtai Plaza Branch)
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.2
Room 114, 1st Floor, No. 2891 Jinke 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 Room 114, 1st Floor, No. 2891 Jinke Road. It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thai Basil Garlic Chicken Feet, Steamed Chicken Feet in Ta Chi Sauce, Crystal Fresh Shrimp 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: Cantonese cuisine
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: Room 114, 1st Floor, No. 2891 Jinke Road
- Popular dishes: Thai Basil Garlic Chicken Feet, Steamed Chicken Feet in Ta Chi Sauce, Crystal Fresh Shrimp Dumplings, Crystal Clear Shrimp Dumplings, Black Truffle Sea Duck Egg Pork Belly
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Dishes
Thai Basil Garlic Chicken FeetNine-layer Tower Soy Sauce Chicken Feet: Made with chicken feet as the main ingredient, seasoned with a specially prepared soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken feet are carefully processed and simmered until tender, then topped with fragrant soy sauce, and finally garnished with fresh nine-layer tower leaves to enhance the aroma and create a unique taste.
Steamed Chicken Feet in Ta Chi SauceA Cantonese cold dish made with chicken feet marinated in a savory ta chi sauce, known for its tender texture and rich umami flavor.
Crystal Fresh Shrimp DumplingsCrystal-clear fresh shrimp dumplings are made primarily from wheat starch flour and fresh shrimp meat, combined with minced pork and bamboo shoots. The dumpling wrappers require careful preparation—wheat starch flour is mixed with water to form a dough, then rolled into thin sheets. The filling involves deveining and cleaning fresh shrimp, then mixing it with minced pork, bamboo shoots, and seasonings. During assembly, the filling is placed into the wrapper and pinched into a curved comb shape. After steaming, the wrappers become transparent, revealing the filling inside, offering a delicious and delicate taste.
Crystal Clear Shrimp DumplingsCrystal-clear fresh shrimp dumplings are made with fresh shrimp, pork filling, and vegetable bits. The shrimp is deveined and minced, mixed with pork and seasonings, then wrapped in a thin transparent dough and steamed into a pouch-shaped dumpling. The result is a translucent, chewy delight.
Black Truffle Sea Duck Egg Pork BellyA creative dish featuring sea duck egg, black truffle sauce, and slow-cooked pork belly, finished with a crispy fry for rich flavor and texture.
Charcoal-grilled Pork Neck MeatCharcoal-grilled pork neck meat is a dish primarily made with pork neck. After being marinated in a special seasoning, the pork neck is slowly grilled over charcoal until golden and crispy. The outer skin is fragrant and crispy, while the inner meat remains tender and juicy. It is best enjoyed with a specially prepared dipping sauce for a unique flavor.
Beef Rice Porridge with Freshly Cooked BeefBeef rice porridge is a dish made primarily with fresh beef and rice. The preparation involves cooking rice into a porridge-like consistency, then adding thinly sliced beef, quickly stirring and cooking until just done to maintain the tenderness of the beef. Finally, seasonings such as ginger threads and scallions can be added according to personal taste to enhance flavor.
Steamed Vegetable GreensA simple and healthy dish made by briefly blanching fresh vegetable greens in boiling water and dressing with a touch of soy sauce and sesame oil.
Crispy Fresh Shrimp Red Rice NoodleCrispy Fresh Shrimp Red Rice Noodles is a dish made primarily with fresh shrimp and red rice. The red rice is soaked and ground into a paste, then formed into transparent noodle-like skins that wrap around the shrimp before steaming. The finished product has a soft, slightly chewy outer skin and a tender, bouncy filling, offering distinct layers of texture.
Homemade Hawthorn JuiceHomemade hawthorn juice is made from fresh hawthorn and water. After washing and pitting, hawthorn is boiled with water, blended, filtered, and sweetened to taste.
Ting Zai CongeeSteamed rice porridge with fish slices, shrimp, lean pork, egg threads, and crumbled fried dough, slowly simmered over low heat to blend flavors.
Tsai Lan Steamed Dim Sum PlatterA platter of classic Cantonese dim sum steamed to perfection, featuring shrimp dumplings, pork siu mai, and barbecued pork buns—delicate, flavorful, and traditionally prepared.
Cai Lan Fresh Shrimp Red Rice NoodleCai Lan's fresh shrimp red rice noodle rolls are made by wrapping fresh shrimp in a soft rice flour wrapper made from red rice paste, then steamed to perfection—resulting in a tender outer layer and a delicious, savory filling.
Shrimp Emperor Vermicelli PotXia Huang Fen Si Bo is primarily made with fresh large shrimp and vermicelli. After cleaning the shrimp, they are combined with soaked vermicelli in a clay pot, then simmered slowly with chicken stock or water and seasonings such as ginger slices and scallions. This allows the shrimp's freshness to infuse into the broth, while the vermicelli absorbs the essence, becoming soft and flavorful.
Crispy Pomegranate BBQ Pork BunThe Crispy Pastry Hawthorn BBQ Pork Bun is an innovative Chinese dim sum dish featuring BBQ pork and hawthorn as its main ingredients. The BBQ pork is carefully roasted to achieve a tender and juicy texture, while the hawthorn adds a refreshing tangy sweetness that enhances the overall flavor. The outer crust is made from flaky pastry, baked to a golden crisp, perfectly complementing the savory, sweet, and sour filling inside.
Black Truffle Mushroom DumplingsBlack truffle mushroom dumplings made with fresh shiitake, king oyster mushrooms, and black truffle bits, wrapped in thin dough and steamed or pan-fried. Soft skin, rich savory filling with distinct truffle aroma.
Longjing Tea-Scented Young PigeonYoung pigeon marinated with Longjing tea aroma and steamed to perfection, offering a delicate balance of freshness and savory flavor.