State-Owned Gongnong Restaurant
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 8–10 Qiao Jia Lane, Zhongshi Street
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. 8–10 Qiao Jia Lane, Zhongshi Street. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Sizzling Eel丝, Stewed Three Threads, Shanghai-style Three Delicacies Clay Pot.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 8–10 Qiao Jia Lane, Zhongshi Street
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Stewed Three Threads, Shanghai-style Three Delicacies Clay Pot, Shanghai Eight Treasure Spicy Sauce, Special Steamed Cake
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Stewed Three ThreadsA classic Chinese dish made with shredded ham, chicken, and bamboo shoots, steamed and inverted onto a plate for elegant presentation.
Shanghai-style Three Delicacies Clay PotA classic Shanghai dish featuring pork, shrimp, and chicken simmered in a clay pot with mushrooms and bamboo shoots for a rich, savory flavor.
Shanghai Eight Treasure Spicy SauceA traditional Shanghai dish made with eight ingredients including minced meat, mushrooms, and vegetables, stir-fried in a savory-spicy sauce.
Special Steamed CakeA traditional Chinese steamed cake made from glutinous rice flour and wheat flour, fermented and baked with sweet fillings like red dates or beans.
Special Pork TrotterA specialty dish featuring pork trotter braised in a rich sauce until tender, served with aromatic seasonings.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
Braised EelA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
Herb and Intestine Stir-fryA traditional Chinese dish made with pig intestines and wild herbs, stir-fried together for a savory and aromatic flavor.
Braised Watercress with WineA dish made by stir-frying草头 (a spring seasonal vegetable) with yellow wine and garlic. The草头 is blanched, then stir-fried with seasonings to absorb the wine aroma, resulting in a fresh and tender texture.