Qianjiang Fish Head Restaurant (Anyuan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 542, Anyuan 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. 542, Anyuan 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: Stir-Fried Pork, Pan-fried Hairtail, Huinan Aged Taidiao Chicken.
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: 4.6
- Address: No. 542, Anyuan Road
- Popular dishes: Stir-Fried Pork, Pan-fried Hairtail, Huinan Aged Taidiao Chicken, Signature Fish Head Hot Pot, Spicy Eel Strips
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Dishes
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Pan-fried HairtailCrispy fried hairtail is a Chinese dish featuring hairtail as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Huinan Aged Taidiao ChickenHuinan Aged Taidiao Chicken is a classic Zhejiang dish, primarily made with local Sanhuang chicken and aged Taidiao wine. The whole chicken is cleaned, marinated with Taidiao wine, ginger slices, scallions, and a small amount of salt. It is then stewed in a clay pot with the marinade and some water over low heat until the chicken becomes tender and infused with a rich, mellow wine aroma. The dish features golden-colored, tender meat with a savory and slightly sweet broth.
Signature Fish Head Hot PotA signature dish featuring a fresh fish head simmered with tofu, vermicelli, and ginger in a clay pot, resulting in a rich, savory broth and tender fish meat.
Spicy Eel StripsA spicy Sichuan dish made with tender eel strips stir-fried with chili and aromatic spices, delivering a bold, fiery flavor.
Pudong Three-Yellow ChickenA traditional Chinese dish made by gently stewing three-yellow chicken with scallions and ginger, resulting in tender meat and a clear, savory broth.
Steamed Drunk Lobster ShrimpSteamed and醉ed River Shrimp is made primarily from river shrimp, marinated in a specially prepared sauce. First, the river shrimp are boiled, then soaked in a seasoned sauce made from soy sauce, Huangjiu (a type of Chinese rice wine), and spices. After absorbing the aroma of the sauce, it is ready to be enjoyed.
Single Garlic Stewed EelA dish made with fresh eel and whole garlic cloves, stir-fried and simmered to create a rich, savory flavor.
Braised Taro in Clay PotPot-bellied clay pot taro is a dish featuring Lishui taro as the main ingredient. The taro is cubed, placed in a clay pot with broth or water, and slowly stewed until soft and flavorful. It's often paired with thin slices of pork or cured meat for aroma, and seasoned lightly with salt or soy sauce.
Braised Softshell Turtle from Qiandao LakeBraised softshell turtle from Qiandao Lake, a delicacy made with fresh turtle and savory seasonings, slow-cooked to perfection.
Rice Fragrance FrogA popular dish featuring tender frog legs stir-fried with fragrant rice and spicy sauce, known for its rich aroma and bold flavor.
Internet-Famous Rice-Fragrant FrogInternet-Famous Rice-Fragrant Frog is a dish primarily made with bullfrog. Main ingredients include fresh bullfrog meat, rice grains or straw (to impart aroma), and various spices such as ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, and Sichuan peppercorns. The basic preparation method involves cleaning and cutting the bullfrog into pieces, then marinating with cooking wine and basic seasonings. Rice straw or toasted rice grains are placed at the bottom of the pot, followed by the marinated frog meat and spices, which are then braised or dry-cooked to allow the meat to fully absorb the rice fragrance and spice flavors. The finished dish features tender frog meat with a distinctive grain aroma.
Crispy Skin PigeonCrispy-skinned squab is a delicacy made primarily from young pigeons. After marinating, the birds are coated with a special crispy skin solution and then roasted. The finished dish features a crispy outer skin and tender, juicy meat with an aromatic fragrance.