Xue Ji · Legendary Big Pot (Hualing Road Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 1892 Hualing Road (next to Hualian Supermarket)
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. 1892 Hualing Road (next to Hualian Supermarket). It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Thick Tofu Skin Stir-Fry, Potato, Free-range Chicken.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 1892 Hualing Road (next to Hualian Supermarket)
- Popular dishes: Thick Tofu Skin Stir-Fry, Potato, Free-range Chicken, Dried Green Beans, Pork Ribs
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Dishes
Thick Tofu Skin Stir-FryA Chinese dish made with thick tofu skin stir-fried with minced meat and vegetables, offering a rich, savory flavor.
PotatoPotatoes are peeled and cut into cubes or slices, then cooked by frying, boiling, steaming, or stir-frying. Common preparations include potato shreds, braised potatoes with meat, mashed potatoes, and french fries. The main ingredient is potatoes, with optional seasonings such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers added according to taste.
Free-range ChickenFree-range local chicken, slaughtered and prepared by stewing, boiling, or braising. Main ingredient is chicken, seasoned with ginger and scallions, optionally with dried mushrooms and goji berries to preserve the original flavor.
Dried Green BeansDry beans are made by sun-drying fresh beans until they lose moisture, resulting in a deep green or yellow-brown color. Before cooking, they must be soaked in water to restore their softness. They are commonly stewed with meat, absorbing the meat juices to become flavorful, and can also be stir-fried or used in soups.
Pork RibsPork ribs are part of a pig's spine, typically including meat and bones. To prepare them, rinse the ribs and blanch them to remove any odor, then cook using methods such as stewing, boiling, roasting, or frying. Common seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added to enhance flavor.
WolffishA freshwater fish with delicate flesh, commonly steamed or braised with ginger, scallions, and garlic to highlight its natural freshness.
Beef Tripe and TendonA Chinese dish made with beef tripe and tendons, slow-cooked until tender and flavorful.
Beef Tripe SoupOx knuckle is a dish made primarily from beef bones, especially knuckle or tail bones, slowly simmered to infuse the broth with collagen and nutrients. After blanching to remove odor, it's cooked with scallions, ginger, star anise, and other spices over low heat for several hours until tender and the broth turns creamy white.
Corn CakeA traditional northern Chinese dish made from cornmeal, steamed or pan-fried into a soft and savory cake, often served with sauces or vegetables.
Old TofuOld tofu is a traditional dish primarily made from tofu, which becomes soft and tender after stewing, fully absorbing the broth. It is typically prepared with meat or vegetables to enhance texture and nutrition, then reduced to concentrate the flavors.
Cornmeal PancakeCornmeal pancakes are a traditional Chinese dish made primarily from corn flour. After fermentation, the dough is pressed against the sides of a heated pan and baked. The outer layer is golden and crispy, while the inside is soft, sweet, and rich in the aroma of corn.
Shiitake MushroomShiitake mushrooms, using fresh shiitake as the main ingredient, can be cooked into various delicious dishes after cleaning. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, stewing, and steaming. Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, tender texture, a delightful flavor, a unique aroma, and are highly nutritious with certain medicinal properties.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.