Old Shanghai Dumpling Shop (Maoming South Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 136 Maoming South 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. 136 Maoming South Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, Chinese Herb and Pork Dumplings, Dumplings with Vegetable and Meat Filling.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: No. 136 Maoming South Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, Chinese Herb and Pork Dumplings, Dumplings with Vegetable and Meat Filling, Bird's Nest Mushroom Chicken Soup, Shrimp Dumplings
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Dishes
Stir-Fried Rice NoodlesStir-fried rice noodles is a dish primarily made with rice noodles. First, the rice noodles are cooked to about 80% doneness, then drained and dried. Next, vegetables, meat, or seafood ingredients are stir-fried in a hot oil pan, followed by adding the rice noodles and seasonings such as soy sauce and salt. The mixture is quickly stir-fried until the noodles and ingredients are fully blended, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Chinese Herb and Pork DumplingsJi菜肉大馄饨 features fresh shepherd's purse and pork, finely chopped and mixed with seasoning, then wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled. The filling is flavorful and tender, with clear soup and thin, generous dumpling skins.
Dumplings with Vegetable and Meat FillingDumplings filled with pork and vegetables are made primarily from pork, vegetables, and flour. The filling is prepared by mixing minced pork with chopped vegetables, then wrapped in dough and boiled.
Bird's Nest Mushroom Chicken SoupBird's nest chicken soup features black chicken as the main ingredient, combined with caterpillar fungus, goji berries, and red dates. After blanching the chicken to remove odor, it is stewed slowly in a clay pot with water for 1.5 to 2 hours until the broth is clear and ingredients are tender.
Shrimp DumplingsShrimp and pork dumplings are filled with fresh shrimp and finely minced pork, wrapped in delicate wrappers as thin as cicada wings. The broth is made from premium stock, enhanced with green onions, seaweed, and dried shrimp, delivering a delicious and nutritious flavor.
Egg and Meat Stir-Fried RiceA classic Chinese dish made by stir-frying rice with eggs and diced meat, seasoned simply for a savory and satisfying meal.
Vegetable Egg NoodlesA simple and nutritious dish made with noodles, eggs, and vegetables, stir-fried or mixed together for a quick meal.
Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh meat dumplings are made with pork filling and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, shaped into small dumplings. The wrappers are thin and the filling is tender, with a clear and delicious broth. This dish is one of the traditional Chinese breakfast options and also suitable as a light meal or late-night snack.