Old Home Earth Stove · Earth Pot Chicken (Songdong Road Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.7
Nos. 101–105 Songdong Road
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 Nos. 101–105 Songdong Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Tofu Skin Roll, Sichuan Wide Rice Noodles, Potato Slices.
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: 4.7
- Address: Nos. 101–105 Songdong Road
- Popular dishes: Tofu Skin Roll, Sichuan Wide Rice Noodles, Potato Slices, Stove Pot Chicken, Dried Green Beans
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Dishes
Tofu Skin RollA Chinese dish made from thin tofu sheets, often served cold with vegetables or meat, known for its delicate texture and savory flavor.
Sichuan Wide Rice NoodlesSichuan wide rice noodles are made from sweet potato or potato starch noodles, typically mixed with chili oil, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, and vinegar. Sometimes served with bean sprouts, cucumber strips, and peanuts, or cooked in broth.
Potato SlicesPotato slices are a simple home-style dish, with potatoes as the main ingredient. The method involves washing and peeling the potatoes, slicing them thinly, and then cooking them by stir-frying, frying, or baking. During cooking, garlic slices and chili peppers are often added to enhance flavor, and salt is used for seasoning at the end.
Stove Pot ChickenA traditional Chinese dish featuring chicken stewed with potatoes and peppers in an iron pot, served with crispy flatbread soaked in the flavorful broth.
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.
Signature Noodle Pan-Fried DumplingsA specialty dumpling made with noodle wrappers filled with pork and vegetables, pan-fried until golden and crispy on the bottom.
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.
Refined Duck BloodA dish made with duck blood, seasoned with ginger, garlic, and chili for a rich, smooth texture and savory flavor.
Camphor Tree MushroomWood ear mushroom is a type of edible fungus, primarily using fresh or dried wood ear mushrooms, often cooked with meat or vegetables. It is usually soaked, cleaned, and then stir-fried, stewed, or boiled, either alone or with other ingredients.
Garlic Cucumber SaladGarlic cucumber is a cold dish made primarily from cucumbers and garlic. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced or cut into strips, then mixed with minced garlic, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil. The preparation is simple and does not require heating.