Hong Li Liao · Spicy Sichuan-style Skewers · Barbecue (Huaihai West Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
Room 108, 1st Floor, Huijing International Plaza, No. 555, Huaihai West Road (180 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Hongqiao Station, Metro Lines 3/4/10)
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 Room 108, 1st Floor, Huijing International Plaza, No. 555, Huaihai West Road (180 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Hongqiao Station, Metro Lines 3/4/10). It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Soul-Infused Grilled Yellow Croaker, Spicy Brain Slices, Sichuan Drunk Tofu Flower.
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: 4.5
- Address: Room 108, 1st Floor, Huijing International Plaza, No. 555, Huaihai West Road (180 meters on foot from Exit 4 of Hongqiao Station, Metro Lines 3/4/10)
- Popular dishes: Soul-Infused Grilled Yellow Croaker, Spicy Brain Slices, Sichuan Drunk Tofu Flower, Mountain-style Crispy Tofu, Scallop
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Dishes
Soul-Infused Grilled Yellow CroakerFresh yellow croaker marinated and grilled over charcoal, resulting in crispy skin and tender flesh, served with a secret sauce for an aromatic and distinctive flavor.
Spicy Brain SlicesBrain flower is a dish primarily made with pig brain as the main ingredient. The preparation involves cleaning the brain thoroughly, boiling it in hot water until cooked, then simmering it in a spicy and fragrant broth with various seasonings. Finally, it is garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Sichuan Drunk Tofu FlowerA Sichuan specialty dish made with soft tofu flower marinated in a spicy and savory sauce, known for its rich flavor and tender texture.
Mountain-style Crispy TofuA dish of fresh tofu coated in starch and deep-fried until golden, with a crispy outer layer and tender inside, often served with spicy sauce or chili oil.
ScallopScallops are a dish primarily made with fresh scallops, typically cleaned and cooked directly. Common methods include steaming, pan-frying, or stir-frying. Add ginger slices and green onions to remove fishy odor, and optionally enhance flavor with garlic, soy sauce, or other seasonings.
Chengdu Special Hot Pot BaseA spicy and aromatic hot pot base made with beef tallow, broad bean paste, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili, popular in Chengdu cuisine.
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Grilled DishesGrilling is a cooking method that involves heating ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood over charcoal, in an oven, or on a grill. Common techniques include marinating the ingredients before grilling or brushing them with sauce prior to cooking, which helps lock in the natural flavors and create a crispy exterior with a tender interior.
Spicy SkewersA spicy skewer dish where various ingredients are grilled in a numbing and spicy broth, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Frog LegsFrogs legs, known for their tender texture and delicious flavor, are the main ingredient in this dish. Typically stir-fried with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, and garlic, the frogs' legs are carefully cooked to achieve a tender and richly flavored result—making it a nutritious and delightful delicacy.
Air-Freighted TripeAir-freighted tripe is a dish primarily made with fresh beef tripe. It uses tripe that has been preserved through air transport and quickly blanched, then mixed with seasonings such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, garlic slices, and ginger slices to maintain the tripe's crisp and tender texture.
Old Mother's Pig TrotterOld Mother's Pig Trotter is a dish primarily made with pig trotters, carefully stewed to produce a creamy white broth and tender, soft trotters. Ingredients such as adzuki beans are added during cooking to enhance texture and flavor. The dish offers a rich aroma of meat and beans, making it a nutritious traditional delicacy.
Duck BloodDuck blood dishes use fresh duck blood as the main ingredient, carefully prepared through skilled cooking. Typically, the duck blood is cut into pieces and cooked together with seasonings and ingredients such as scallions, ginger, and garlic to maintain its tender texture. Cooking methods may include boiling, stewing, or stir-frying, allowing the duck blood to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings.
Reviews
- sharp_sunflowerCompared to other similar places around here, this one is way better for the money. The service was super attentive — they actually took the time to walk you through all the fees upfront, which I really appreciated. I'm a student and my budget is pretty tight, so honestly this place was a lifesaver. The extra cash I saved more than made up for the agency fee, no question. Would definitely recommend to anyone trying not to blow their whole bank account on housing.