Small Gathering Life Chicken Stew with Paper-wrapped Fish
Sichuan cuisine · ⭐ 3.7
No. 398 Jinian Road
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. 398 Jinian Road. It is a Sichuan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Filled Fish Balls, Sauces Beef Meatballs, Grilled Catfish.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Sichuan cuisine
- Rating: 3.7
- Address: No. 398 Jinian Road
- Popular dishes: Filled Fish Balls, Sauces Beef Meatballs, Grilled Catfish, Beef Shank Stew, Fermented soybean skin
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Dishes
Filled Fish BallsFish balls are made primarily from fish meat. First, the bones are removed and the fish meat is finely minced. Then, egg white, starch, and other seasonings are added, mixed thoroughly, and shaped into small balls. Inside each ball is a savory meat or seafood filling. Once cooked and floating to the surface, they are ready to serve—tender in texture with a rich, flavorful center.
Sauces Beef MeatballsSau Yee Beef Balls is a traditional dish made primarily from beef, characterized by its hidden broth inside. During preparation, the beef is minced and seasoned, then wrapped around a specially prepared broth before being skillfully shaped into balls. After cooking, the beef balls have a tender texture, and biting into them releases a rich, savory broth, adding depth and complexity to the dish.
Grilled CatfishGrilled catfish is a dish featuring catfish as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated with seasonings and grilled until fully cooked, resulting in a slightly charred skin and tender, fresh flesh.
Beef Shank StewBeef brisket stew is a dish primarily made with beef brisket. The preparation typically involves slow-cooking the beef brisket together with spices and seasonings until the meat becomes tender and the broth becomes rich.
Fermented soybean skinFermented soybean curd, a traditional Chinese soy product. Made from yellow soybeans through soaking, grinding, boiling, and other processes, which form a film on the surface of soy milk that is then dried. It has a yellow-white color, dry texture, and a rich soy aroma. In cooking, it can be paired with meat or vegetables and prepared using methods such as stir-frying, stewing, or boiling to create various delicious dishes.
Egg DumplingEgg dumplings are a traditional Chinese snack made by spreading egg liquid into a thin film in a pan, wrapping it around a filling of minced pork or shrimp, then rolling it into a dumpling shape and steaming or frying until cooked. The main ingredients are eggs and meat filling. The preparation requires evenly spreading the egg mixture, adding the filling, and folding it into shape.
Enoki MushroomEnoki mushrooms, using fresh enoki mushrooms as the main ingredient, are typically stir-fried or steamed with seasonings such as garlic and chili, preserving their tender texture and nutritional value—a quick and popular home-cooked dish.
SausageSausage is a meat-based processed food made by grinding and cutting meat, curing it, adding seasonings, stuffing it into casings, and then drying or baking it.
Chicken and Frog StewA spicy stew made with chicken and frog, simmered in a rich sauce with chili and aromatic spices.
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.