Lumen Beijing Roast Duck (Mudanjiang Road Branch)
北京菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 1784 Mudanjiang 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. 1784 Mudanjiang Road. It is a 北京菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Peking Roast Duck with Accompaniments, Hawthorn Strips, Complete Condiment Set.
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: 北京菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 1784 Mudanjiang Road
- Popular dishes: Peking Roast Duck with Accompaniments, Hawthorn Strips, Complete Condiment Set, Roast Duck with Lotus Leaf Wraps, Secret-Recipe Sweet Soy Sauce
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Dishes
Peking Roast Duck with AccompanimentsPeking roast duck is a famous Chinese dish featuring crispy skin and tender meat, served with scallions, cucumber, hoisin sauce, and thin pancakes. The duck bones can be used to make soup or stir-fry.
Hawthorn StripsHawthorn strips are a small snack made from fresh hawthorn fruits through processes such as washing, slicing, and drying. These hawthorn strips retain the natural flavor of hawthorn, with bright color and chewy texture, making them an excellent choice for healthy snacks.
Complete Condiment SetA complete set of condiments typically includes garlic paste, ginger, scallions, cilantro, chili oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar, used with hot pot, cold dishes, or barbecue for customizable flavor.
Roast Duck with Lotus Leaf WrapsRoast duck wrapped in lotus leaf pancakes is a traditional Chinese dish, featuring freshly roasted duck meat as the main ingredient paired with soft and chewy lotus leaf pancakes. The roast duck has tender meat and crispy skin, while the lotus leaf pancakes offer a soft texture—combining to create a rich and layered flavor. To prepare, slice the roast duck thinly and wrap it together with scallion strips and sweet bean sauce inside the lotus leaf pancakes for immediate enjoyment.
Secret-Recipe Sweet Soy SauceSpecial sweet soy sauce is a thick sauce made primarily from flour, water, sugar, and salt, fermented and simmered to perfection. To prepare it, flour is first mixed into a paste and naturally fermented, then sugar and salt are added for seasoning. It is slowly cooked over low heat until it becomes thick and sticky, resulting in a uniquely flavored sweet soy sauce.
Green Onion StripsScallion strips are a simple and refreshing side dish, primarily made from fresh scallions. The preparation involves washing the scallions and slicing them into thin, long strands, typically served alongside main dishes to enhance flavor. Scallion strips not only add a touch of green color to the dish but also their unique spicy taste can stimulate appetite.
Cucumber StripsCucumber strips is a refreshing cold dish made primarily from fresh cucumbers. After washing, the cucumbers are sliced into strips and seasoned with minced garlic, cilantro, and other seasonings, then simply mixed together. This dish offers an excellent balance of color, aroma, and flavor, making it ideal for summer consumption and providing a cooling effect to relieve heat.