Caolong Shen's Restaurant (Caxi Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 121-4 Caoxi Road (next to Renai Medical Examination Center)
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. 121-4 Caoxi Road (next to Renai Medical Examination Center). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel丝, Secret-Style Pork Ribs, German Salted Pork Shank.
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. 121-4 Caoxi Road (next to Renai Medical Examination Center)
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Secret-Style Pork Ribs, German Salted Pork Shank, Squirrel-shaped Perch, Salt-and-pepper Nine-Headed Fish
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Secret-Style Pork RibsSecret-Style Pork Ribs is a Chinese dish made with pork ribs marinated in a special sauce and then pan-fried. The main ingredients include pork ribs, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, with a tender and juicy texture.
German Salted Pork ShankA German-style dish featuring pork shank seasoned with salt and pepper, fried until crispy and served with a savory flavor.
Squirrel-shaped PerchSquirrel-shaped perch is a Chinese dish where boneless perch is cut with floral patterns, deep-fried to set shape, then drizzled with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, and tomato ketchup. The dish resembles a squirrel, with a crispy exterior and tender interior in golden color.
Salt-and-pepper Nine-Headed FishSalt and pepper Nine Belly Fish is a dish primarily made with Nine Belly Fish, seasoned with salt and pepper and appropriate seasonings. To prepare, clean the Nine Belly Fish first, then coat it with salt, pepper, and other seasonings, and finally deep-fry until golden and crispy.
Shen's Roast DuckShen's Roast Duck features premium Peking duck, marinated and roasted to perfection, with crispy skin and tender meat. Served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, scallions, and cucumber strips.
Crispy Corn SaladA dish made with fresh corn kernels, eggs, and vegetables, pan-fried to a crispy texture with a soft interior.
Foie Gras Strips with Wild MushroomsFoie gras strips paired with wild mushrooms, delicately pan-seared to enhance richness and earthy flavor.
Stir-fried Shrimp RoeStir-fried fresh shrimp is a dish made primarily with fresh sea shrimp, quickly stir-fried to retain its tender texture. After initial preparation, shrimp is cooked with minimal葱姜蒜 and heated over medium heat until it changes color and becomes firm.
Hundred Taro BallsHundred Taro Balls is a Chinese snack made primarily from taro. The taro is steamed, mashed, mixed with seasonings, and formed into small balls, then fried or steamed. It has a crispy exterior and soft interior with a fragrant and sticky taste.
Cantonese Sirloin SteakA Cantonese dish featuring tender beef sirloin stir-fried with vegetables and a savory-sweet sauce.
Red Bean Paste DumplingsA traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice balls filled with sweet red bean paste and boiled until soft and chewy.