Caiyu Little Kitchen (Puxi Branch)
日料 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 2088 Yan'an West 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. 2088 Yan'an West Road. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Oden, Sashimi Salmon Platter, Sashimi Platter.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 2088 Yan'an West Road
- Popular dishes: Oden, Sashimi Salmon Platter, Sashimi Platter, Rare Beef, Miso-Mixed Tuna Paste
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Dishes
OdenOden is a traditional Japanese snack made with various ingredients such as fish balls, meatballs, tofu, and more, all simmered in a specially prepared broth. The ingredients are skewered on bamboo sticks and slowly cooked in the broth until they absorb the rich flavors, resulting in a delicious and savory taste.
Sashimi Salmon PlatterFresh salmon slices served on a platter, accompanied by wasabi, soy sauce, and ginger for a delicate and refreshing taste.
Sashimi PlatterSashimi platter is a Japanese dish featuring a selection of fresh seafood, primarily including salmon, tuna, and scallops. Each type of seafood is carefully prepared, sliced thinly, and beautifully arranged on the plate. Served with a specially crafted sauce, it allows you to fully experience the freshness and natural flavor of the seafood.
Rare BeefRare beef is a dish made primarily from beef tenderloin or shank, sliced thin and gently cooked or briefly blanched to retain tenderness and blood. Served with lettuce, onion, garlic, and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, or chili oil.
Miso-Mixed Tuna PasteA dish made by mixing tuna paste with miso sauce, offering a rich and savory taste typical of Japanese cuisine.
Fried Fish TempuraHiyu Tempura is made with fresh fish meat, which is marinated, coated in a batter, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The preparation of the batter and control of oil temperature are key to making tempura.
Japanese-Style Simmered EggplantJapanese-style simmered eggplant is made with eggplant as the main ingredient, seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, then slowly stewed until flavorful. The eggplant becomes tender and the sauce rich, with a balanced savory-sweet taste.
Grilled Ox TongueGrilled beef tongue is a unique dish, primarily made with fresh beef tongue. After careful marination, the tongue is slowly roasted over charcoal until golden and crispy on the outside, with a fragrant charred crust and tender, delicate inner texture that preserves the meat's fine mouthfeel.
Boiled EggplantA simple and healthy dish made by boiling eggplant until tender, often seasoned with garlic and soy sauce.
Spicy Konjac CubesMade primarily from konjac cubes, blanched and stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and other seasonings, resulting in a crisp texture and intense spiciness.
Steamed Clams with WineSteamed clams cooked with wine, offering a delicate and aromatic seafood dish.
Konjac CubesKonjac cubes are a gel-like food made primarily from konjac flour. After cutting, they are boiled in water to remove odor, then seasoned or cooked with other ingredients.
Salted SquidA cold dish made by marinating fresh squid in salt, chili, and garlic, resulting in a tender, savory, and slightly spicy flavor.
Fresh Chicken SkewersFresh chicken skewers are made by marinating chunks of fresh chicken in soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic, then grilling over charcoal. They are crispy on the outside and tender inside with a fragrant aroma.
Eel Rice BowlUnagi donburi is a dish primarily made with eel and rice. The preparation typically involves placing grilled eel on hot rice and drizzling it with a specially prepared eel sauce.
Stir-Fried Chicken Gizzard with Garlic SlicesChicken gizzards sliced and stir-fried quickly with garlic slices, offering a crisp and tender texture with rich garlic aroma. Main ingredients are chicken gizzards and garlic, cooked using high-heat stir-frying.
Egg RollEgg roll is made mainly from eggs, salt, and a little oil. Eggs are beaten and fried into thin omelet sheets in a flat pan, then rolled and sliced. Commonly, the egg mixture is spread into a round thin layer, rolled from one edge once set, cooled, and cut into small pieces or strips.