Cool味乐 Smart Choice Restaurant (Yili South Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
Basement Level 1, No. 7, Lane 288, Yili South Road (next to ALDI)
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 Basement Level 1, No. 7, Lane 288, Yili South Road (next to ALDI). It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Braised Beef, Braised Pork Belly.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: Basement Level 1, No. 7, Lane 288, Yili South Road (next to ALDI)
- Popular dishes: Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Braised Beef, Braised Pork Belly, Cool Flavor Braised Pork, Sour Cabbage Fish
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Dishes
Salt and Pepper ShrimpSalt and pepper shrimp is a dish primarily made with fresh shrimp. The shrimp are cleaned, then blanched or fried until cooked, before being stir-fried with salt and pepper (a mixture of Sichuan peppercorns and salt) to evenly coat the shrimp with the flavorful seasoning. Garlic and ginger are typically added during cooking to enhance aroma.
Braised BeefBraised beef is a dish made primarily with beef, blanched and then simmered with aromatics like scallions, ginger, garlic, and star anise. Seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine, it's slowly cooked until the beef is tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Cool Flavor Braised PorkCool Flavor Braised Pork is a dish made with pork, braised slowly with soy sauce, sugar, and spices. It has a tender texture and a unique cool flavor.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Chicken CutletChicken cutlet is made from chicken breast, marinated, coated with flour or breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. The outer crust is crunchy while the inner chicken remains tender and juicy.