Cai Lan Dim Sum · Cantonese Cuisine (Century Plaza Square Store)
Cantonese cuisine · ⭐ 4.3
No. 1192 Century Avenue, Century Plaza, LG1 Floor, Unit 021, Open-air Plaza (Direct access via Exit 8 of Century Avenue Station, Metro Lines 2, 4, 6, and 9)
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. 1192 Century Avenue, Century Plaza, LG1 Floor, Unit 021, Open-air Plaza (Direct access via Exit 8 of Century Avenue Station, Metro Lines 2, 4, 6, and 9). It is a Cantonese cuisine place, and the flavors are light (fresh/sweet/clean). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thai Basil Garlic Chicken Feet, Dry-Fried Beef with Soy Sauce Noodles, Happy Milk Tea.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 1192 Century Avenue, Century Plaza, LG1 Floor, Unit 021, Open-air Plaza (Direct access via Exit 8 of Century Avenue Station, Metro Lines 2, 4, 6, and 9)
- Popular dishes: Thai Basil Garlic Chicken Feet, Dry-Fried Beef with Soy Sauce Noodles, Happy Milk Tea, Charcoal-grilled Pork Neck Meat, Special Hawthorn Drink
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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.
Dry-Fried Beef with Soy Sauce NoodlesDry-fried beef with soy sauce stir-fried noodles features thin beef slices and noodles, stir-fried with fermented black beans and soy sauce. The noodles have a slight char, while the beef remains tender, enhanced by the rich umami flavor of the soy sauce.
Happy Milk TeaA sweet and creamy milk tea made with black tea, milk, and sugar, often served with toppings like pearls or fruit jelly.
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.
Special Hawthorn DrinkA refreshing drink made from hawthorn, sugar, and water, known for its sweet-tart flavor and digestive benefits.
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 Assorted Dim SumSteamed Assorted Dim Sum is a dish consisting of four different steamed dim sums, usually including shrimp dumplings, pork buns, mushroom vegetable dumplings, and red bean paste buns. The main ingredients are shrimp, pork, vegetables, and red bean paste, made by steaming.
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.
Stir-Fried Crab-Like DumplingsStir-fried 'Crab' Fengyan Dumplings are made primarily from shrimp and fish meat, combined with egg white and other ingredients. Shaped like a phoenix eye, the dumplings have a tender filling, rich texture, and a refreshing broth that captures the freshness of seafood.
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.