Nanmen Hot Pot (Shanghai No.5 Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.7
No. 1, Lane 800 Qifan 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 No. 1, Lane 800 Qifan Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Fresh Hand-Cut Lamb, Beef Upper Brain, Sweet Pickled Garlic.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.7
- Address: No. 1, Lane 800 Qifan Road
- Popular dishes: Fresh Hand-Cut Lamb, Beef Upper Brain, Sweet Pickled Garlic, Homemade Flatbread, Fresh Cut Yuanbao Meat
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Dishes
Fresh Hand-Cut LambHand-cut fresh mutton, made from freshly selected lamb and meticulously sliced by hand. The mutton slices are as thin as cicada wings, cooking instantly in the pot while preserving the meat's tenderness and nutritional value. With a simple hot pot method, you can savor the authentic flavor of the mutton.
Beef Upper BrainBeef brisket is made primarily from the beef brisket cut, carefully prepared through a meticulous process. First, the brisket is cut into appropriately sized pieces, then marinated with a specially formulated marinade for a period of time before being grilled or stir-fried until the meat becomes tender and juicy with a rich flavor.
Sweet Pickled GarlicSugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
Homemade FlatbreadHomemade flatbread made primarily from flour, water, and yeast, fermented to create a dough that is then shaped into a饼皮. Fillings can be chosen according to personal taste, commonly including brown sugar, red bean paste, or meat. After baking, the flatbread has a golden, crispy exterior and a sweet or savory filling inside.
Fresh Cut Yuanbao MeatFresh-cut yuanbao meat is a dish made from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced thickly, pounded flat with a knife handle, then marinated with starch and egg white. It's quickly stir-fried in hot oil and tossed with a seasoned sauce to create tender, flavorful bites.
Tender Beef Shoulder BladeTender beef shoulder blade, using the tender muscle fibers from the shoulder area. Marinated and cooked by pan-frying, stir-frying, or stewing to retain its natural flavor and soft texture.
Fresh Beef TripeFresh beef tripe is a dish made primarily from fresh beef tripe. The tripe is carefully cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces, then simply cooked with appropriate seasonings to preserve its tender texture. The dish has a bright color, a smooth texture, and is rich in nutrition.
Fresh Lamb Top BladeFresh lamb top blade is selected from the tender meat above the sheep's shoulder, featuring fine texture and evenly distributed fat. It is typically blanched and then stewed or steamed to preserve the original flavor of the lamb, enhanced with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings to remove fishy odor and add aroma.
Fresh Lamb SlicesFresh lamb leg strips is a dish made from lamb leg meat, sliced into thin strips, marinated and quickly stir-fried. It's typically seasoned with葱,姜,蒜 to enhance aroma while preserving the tender texture of the lamb.
Sesame SauceThe sesame sauce dressing is primarily made by mixing sesame paste, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, and minced ginger. It has a smooth texture and rich flavor, commonly used for cold dishes or as a dipping sauce for hot pot.
Golden Bean RollGolden bean rolls are made by wrapping seasoned minced meat in tofu skin, then steaming or pan-frying the rolled shape. Main ingredients include tofu skin, pork mince, and scallions and ginger. The filling is evenly spread on the tofu skin, tightly rolled, sliced, and then cooked.