Old Place Restaurant (Yingxiang Street Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 148, Yingxiang Street, Jinze Town
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. 148, Yingxiang Street, Jinze Town. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Loofah with Edamame Stir-fry, Sizzling Eel丝, Water Celery with Tofu Skin.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 148, Yingxiang Street, Jinze Town
- Popular dishes: Loofah with Edamame Stir-fry, Sizzling Eel丝, Water Celery with Tofu Skin, Eel, Braised Bamboo Shoots in Oil
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Dishes
Loofah with Edamame Stir-frySliced loofah stir-fried with edamame, using oil, salt, and other seasonings, cooked over medium heat until tender.
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.
Water Celery with Tofu SkinWater celery and tofu skin stir-fry is a dish made with water celery and tofu skin. Wash the celery, cut into segments, and slice the tofu skin. Stir-fry together with garlic, salt, and a little soy sauce. The dish is fresh and crisp.
EelEel is a dish primarily made from fresh river eel, typically cleaned and deboned before being steamed, braised, or stewed. Ginger slices and scallions are often added to remove fishy odor and enhance flavor, with some recipes using soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar for seasoning.
Braised Bamboo Shoots in OilOil-braised bamboo shoots is a dish primarily made with bamboo shoots. The preparation involves cutting the bamboo shoots into pieces, stir-frying them in hot oil until slightly golden, adding seasonings such as soy sauce and sugar, then slowly simmering over low heat until fully flavored, and finally reducing the sauce before serving.
Clear Water River ShrimpFresh river shrimp boiled in clear water, preserving their natural flavor and tender texture.
Steamed White FishSteamed white fish is a dish made with fresh white fish, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
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.
Water Chestnut and Edamame Stir-fryA refreshing vegetarian dish made by stir-frying fresh water chestnuts and young edamame with garlic, resulting in a crisp and savory flavor.
Braised Watercress with WineA dish made by stir-frying草头 (a spring seasonal vegetable) with yellow wine and garlic. The草头 is blanched, then stir-fried with seasonings to absorb the wine aroma, resulting in a fresh and tender texture.
Silver Fish Fried with EggsA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying fresh silver fish with beaten eggs, resulting in a tender and savory flavor.