Shen Yan Restaurant (Xujiahui Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.3
Floor 4, Huilian Shopping Mall
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 Floor 4, Huilian Shopping Mall. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ten-Year Huangjiu Marinated Live Three-Mouth Crab, Ancient Method Fried Spanish Mackerel, Shanghai-style Eel Strips.
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: Floor 4, Huilian Shopping Mall
- Popular dishes: Ten-Year Huangjiu Marinated Live Three-Mouth Crab, Ancient Method Fried Spanish Mackerel, Shanghai-style Eel Strips, Osmanthus Red Bean Paste Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice Balls, Stir-fried River Shrimp
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Dishes
Ten-Year Huangjiu Marinated Live Three-Mouth CrabFresh Three-Mouth crab marinated in ten-year aged Huangjiu, resulting in a rich, aromatic flavor and tender texture.
Ancient Method Fried Spanish MackerelFresh Spanish mackerel is marinated and deep-fried using traditional methods for a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior.
Shanghai-style Eel StripsA classic Shanghai dish featuring fresh eel strips stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and sweet soy sauce, delivering a rich, savory flavor.
Osmanthus Red Bean Paste Wine Fermented Glutinous Rice BallsA traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice balls, red bean paste, fermented wine, and osmanthus syrup, offering a soft, sweet, and aromatic experience.
Stir-fried River ShrimpStir-fried river shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried with a small amount of scallions, ginger, and garlic in hot oil. The shrimp are tender and refreshing, preserving the natural flavor of the river shrimp.
Special Old-style YogurtSpecial old-style yogurt is made from fresh milk through lactic acid bacteria fermentation, with a thick texture and rich, smooth taste. No preservatives or artificial flavors are added during production, preserving the natural lactic acid flavor.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Golden Osmanthus Braised PorkA classic Chinese dish featuring slow-cooked pork belly glazed with osmanthus syrup, offering a rich, savory flavor with floral notes.
Aged Shaoxing Wine Steamed Fresh ShrimpFresh shrimp is marinated with aged Shaoxing wine and then steamed. It has a rich wine aroma and tender shrimp meat with a unique taste.
Braised Abalone with Pig TrotterA Chinese dish featuring abalone and pig trotter braised slowly to create a rich, savory flavor.
Black Pepper A-grade Sirloin CubesHigh-quality sirloin cubes marinated and stir-fried with black pepper sauce, tender and aromatic.
Reviews
- talkative_chestnutGot the gold medal osmanthus braised pork and it was honestly so good — the meat was super tender, the sauce was rich, and you could really taste the osmanthus in there without it being overpowering. The bamboo shoots underneath were crazy juicy and even the egg soaked up all the flavor. Also tried the stir-fried river shrimp, which were nice and plump, fresh, and not greasy at all. The service was great too, our server kept refilling the tea and actually explained the dishes to us. We had a private room for ten people that was clean and comfy, perfect for hanging out with friends. Overall the flavors lean toward the Shanghai style — kinda sweet but still balanced, and every recommended dish we tried was a hit. Definitely would come back.