Ni's Lobster · Old Beijing Hot Pot
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.9
Nos. 508 & 510, Huancheng East Road (at the intersection of Huancheng East Road and Hancun Road), Nanqiao
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 Nos. 508 & 510, Huancheng East Road (at the intersection of Huancheng East Road and Hancun Road), Nanqiao. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Crawfish, Dry-Fried Lobster.
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: 3.9
- Address: Nos. 508 & 510, Huancheng East Road (at the intersection of Huancheng East Road and Hancun Road), Nanqiao
- Popular dishes: Spicy Twelve-Flavor Crawfish, Crawfish, Dry-Fried Lobster, Hot Hand-Cut Fresh Lamb, Secret-Recipe Lobster
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Dishes
Spicy Twelve-Flavor CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made with fresh crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with a blend of spices such as star anise, cassia bark, Sichuan pepper, and chili. First, the crayfish are cleaned and blanched to remove any fishy odor, then the spices are fried in oil until fragrant, followed by stir-frying the crayfish. Finally, water is added and the dish is simmered until fully flavored.
CrawfishFresh crayfish are the main ingredient, cleaned and then cooked with a variety of spices and seasonings. Common preparation methods include stir-frying, boiling, and grilling, allowing the crayfish to fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Dry-Fried LobsterA Sichuan dish featuring fresh lobster stir-fried with chili, Sichuan pepper, and aromatics for a spicy, numbing flavor.
Hot Hand-Cut Fresh LambFresh lamb sliced by hand and served hot, offering tender texture and rich flavor, typically enjoyed with a special dipping sauce.
Secret-Recipe LobsterFresh lobster marinated in a special sauce, then deep-fried and simmered to perfection for tender, flavorful meat.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Goat Spine Hot Pot羊蝎子 is a dish primarily made from lamb spine bones, named for its resemblance to a scorpion. The preparation typically involves blanching the lamb bones to remove any odor, then adding various spices and seasonings such as green onions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and soy sauce, followed by slow stewing until the meat becomes tender and the marrow becomes richly fragrant.
Old Beijing Lamb Spine Hot PotOld Beijing lamb spine hot pot features lamb vertebrae as the main ingredient, with carrots, potatoes, and onions, seasoned with star anise, cassia bark, and bay leaves. After blanching to remove odor, it's slowly stewed for hours to create a rich broth and tender meat.
Garlic Butter LobsterGarlic shrimp is made with fresh shrimp and lots of garlic paste. After cleaning, the shrimp are boiled or stir-fried and seasoned with garlic, scallions, and ginger to blend the garlic aroma with the shrimp's natural flavor.
Shiitake MeatballsXianggu Guanyuan is a dish made primarily from pork mince and mushrooms. The pork is minced, seasoned, mixed with chopped mushrooms, shaped into balls, and then boiled or steamed until cooked. It has a chewy texture and rich aroma.
Chicken WingsChicken drumettes are made from the chicken wing section, marinated and then grilled or fried. The skin is golden and crispy, while the meat inside remains tender and juicy, preserving the original flavor of the chicken. It is a common dish both at home and in restaurants.