Genbai · Charcoal-Grilled Live Eel (Shanghai First Store)
日料 · ⭐ 4.6
7F, Takashimaya, No. 1438, Hongqiao 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 7F, Takashimaya, No. 1438, Hongqiao Road. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three Ways Eel, Sashimi Platter, Two-Color Eel Bento.
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: 4.6
- Address: 7F, Takashimaya, No. 1438, Hongqiao Road
- Popular dishes: Three Ways Eel, Sashimi Platter, Two-Color Eel Bento, Tempura Eel, Wood Bucket Eel Rice
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Dishes
Three Ways EelA dish featuring eel prepared in three ways—steamed, braised, and grilled—to highlight its diverse textures and flavors.
Sashimi PlatterA Japanese cold dish featuring fresh raw fish slices such as salmon, tuna, and sea bream, arranged artistically with vegetables like cucumber and avocado, served with wasabi and soy sauce.
Two-Color Eel BentoTwo-color eel bento features steamed eel, served with white rice and a sweet-salty sauce. The eel is marinated and steamed, then topped with a specially prepared sauce, creating distinct light yellow and dark brown hues, with a soft, tender, and savory taste.
Tempura EelFresh eel is cut into pieces, coated in a light batter and deep-fried until crispy. Served with dipping sauce or lemon.
Wood Bucket Eel RiceFresh eel is marinated in a secret sauce, grilled, and served over rice in a wooden bucket for rich flavor and aroma.
Fried OctopusFried octopus is a dish made by frying tender octopus that has been marinated and coated in batter, resulting in a crispy exterior and soft interior.
Salt-grilled EelSalt-grilled eel is a dish made by evenly coating eel with salt and grilling it. After cleaning, the eel is sprinkled with salt and roasted until fully cooked, resulting in firm meat with a savory flavor.
Grilled Eel with SaltSalt-grilled eel is a dish featuring eel as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is evenly coated with salt and then grilled or pan-fried until the skin is slightly charred and the flesh remains tender. No additional seasonings are typically used to highlight the eel's natural flavor and the savory saltiness.
Eel Imperial DishA dish featuring grilled or steamed eel served with rice and side dishes, known for its rich flavor and elegant presentation.
Eel BentoEel bento features grilled eel served over rice with side vegetables, a popular Japanese meal.
Eel and Egg RollUnagi omelette roll is a dish primarily made with eel and eggs. The eel is sliced or minced and mixed with beaten eggs, along with appropriate seasonings, then stirred evenly. The mixture is poured into a flat pan to form a thin pancake, which is fried until golden brown on both sides and then rolled up. The finished dish features an egg skin exterior with eel inside, offering a soft and tender texture.
Chicken CartilageChicken cartilage is a dish primarily made from the cartilage part of chickens. To prepare it, first clean the chicken cartilage and marinate it with seasoning to infuse flavor. Then, quickly stir-fry or roast it over high heat until the surface turns golden and crispy, while retaining the chewy texture of the cartilage. Finally, sprinkle with适量香料 to enhance aroma.