Yi Yuan Restaurant (Yixian Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 18, Lane 3456 Yixian 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. 18, Lane 3456 Yixian Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Rice Dumpling Shrimp, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Prosperous Dual Delight.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 18, Lane 3456 Yixian Road
- Popular dishes: Rice Dumpling Shrimp, Grandmother's Braised Pork, Prosperous Dual Delight, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Salted Pepper Grilled Headfish
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Dishes
Rice Dumpling ShrimpPurse shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp. The shells are removed leaving the tails, and the backs are slit to remove the intestinal vein. After marinating with seasonings, the shrimp are coated in starch or batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy, resembling a traditional Chinese purse. The result is crispy outside and tender inside, with a bright red color.
Grandmother's Braised PorkGrandmother's Braised Pork Belly is a dish made primarily from pork belly, prepared through steps such as stir-frying and slow stewing. The pork belly is cut into pieces, first stir-fried until slightly golden, then seasoned with caramelized sugar, cooking wine, ginger, scallions, and other ingredients, and slowly braised until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Prosperous Dual Delight富贵双方 is a dish featuring pork tenderloin and shrimp, marinated, coated in starch, and deep-fried until golden and crispy, with a tender interior and rich texture.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Salted Pepper Grilled HeadfishA dish made with fresh headfish, marinated and grilled with salt and pepper, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Salad SteakA dish featuring tender steak served with fresh salad greens, dressed in vinaigrette or mustard sauce.
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
Steamed Clams with Sticky RiceA Chinese dish featuring fresh clams steamed with sticky rice, offering a savory and tender flavor.
Internet Celebrity FrogInternet Celebrity Frog is a dish made primarily with frogs, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and other seasonings, and cooked by stir-frying or stewing. It has a fresh, spicy, and numbing flavor with strong regional characteristics.
Egg Yolk Rice CrackersEgg yolk rice crackers are a traditional Chinese snack made from rice, baked into crispy rice crackers, then coated with fragrant egg yolk sauce. The crackers are crunchy while the egg yolk is smooth and creamy, creating a unique texture when combined.
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.