Lao Xian Family Kitchen (Dongshufang Road Branch)
Home-style Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 3.4
No. 518, Dongshufang Road, Sanlin Shibo Garden, Zone C, Front Shop
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. 518, Dongshufang Road, Sanlin Shibo Garden, Zone C, Front Shop. It is a Home-style Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are homestyle (mainly savory). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Squirrel-shaped Perch, Maoxuewang.
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: Home-style Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 518, Dongshufang Road, Sanlin Shibo Garden, Zone C, Front Shop
- Popular dishes: Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Squirrel-shaped Perch, Maoxuewang, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Old Fresh Boiled Chicken
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Dishes
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
Squirrel-shaped PerchSquirrel-shaped perch is a Chinese dish where boneless perch is cut with floral patterns, deep-fried to set shape, then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior in golden color.
MaoxuewangMaoxuewang is a specialty dish from Chongqing, primarily made with duck blood, soybean sprouts, eel slices, beef tripe, and black ox tripe. The ingredients are cooked in a spicy red oil broth seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other spices, then finished by pouring hot oil over the top.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a dish primarily made with pork spare ribs. The preparation involves marinating the ribs, then frying them until golden and crispy, followed by cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, which is then poured over the ribs.
Old Fresh Boiled ChickenA classic Cantonese dish featuring fresh chicken poached in water and served chilled, with tender meat and natural flavor, typically accompanied by ginger-scallion sauce or soy sauce.
Crispy Fried Ice CreamA dessert where ice cream is coated in batter and deep-fried, resulting in a crispy exterior and creamy interior.
Sour Beef SoupSour Soup Beef is a dish primarily made with beef rolls,辅料 including enoki mushrooms and yellow chili pepper sauce. The preparation involves boiling the enoki mushrooms and placing them at the bottom of a bowl, then stir-frying the yellow chili pepper sauce, adding broth or water, and cooking the beef rolls until done. Finally, the entire mixture with its sauce is poured into the bowl lined with enoki mushrooms.
Sour Cabbage Black FishSour cabbage black fish is a dish made primarily with black fish and sour cabbage. Black fish slices are marinated with rice wine and salt, while sour cabbage is cut into pieces. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the sour cabbage first, then add broth or water to boil. Add the black fish slices and cook until done, then season.
Crispy Pork TrotterA Chinese dish featuring crispy fried pork trotters with tender meat and rich flavor.
Black Pepper Beef CubesBlack pepper beef cubes is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient. The beef is cut into small pieces, marinated with seasonings, then stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and green peppers. Common marinades include soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch to make the beef tender and flavorful.