Old Rao's Mountain Forest
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
No. 463, Zhijiang Middle Road
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 No. 463, Zhijiang Middle Road. 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: Cloud Threads, Five-Spice Duck Head, Small Pudong Three-Yellow Chicken.
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: 3.4
- Address: No. 463, Zhijiang Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Cloud Threads, Five-Spice Duck Head, Small Pudong Three-Yellow Chicken, Boneless Chicken Feet, Boiled Peanuts
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Dishes
Cloud ThreadsYun Si is a dish primarily made with eggs, stir-fried into fine threads and mixed with scallions, carrots, and other ingredients. Proper heat control ensures soft, delicate, and tender egg strands.
Five-Spice Duck HeadFive-spice duck heads are simmered with star anise, cinnamon, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper, cloves, soy sauce, cooking wine, and rock sugar for a rich, aromatic flavor. The dish has a glossy red color and tender meat.
Small Pudong Three-Yellow ChickenA dish made with three-yellow chicken marinated in a secret sauce and steamed, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Boneless Chicken FeetBoneless chicken feet is a dish primarily made with chicken feet, which are blanched to remove odor and then marinated or simmered with seasonings. During preparation, ingredients such as scallions, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers are typically added to enhance flavor. The finished chicken feet are soft yet elastic, offering a rich and satisfying texture.
Boiled PeanutsSteamed peanuts is a dish primarily made with peanuts. After washing, peanuts are boiled in water and seasoned with salt and other spices to enhance flavor. No frying or complex cooking methods are used, preserving the natural aroma and texture of peanuts.
Beef LipBeef lip is a dish made from beef lips, typically boiled or braised and sliced. It has a chewy texture and is often served cold with a savory dressing.
Steamed BeefWhite-cut beef is a dish featuring beef as the main ingredient. The beef is boiled until fully cooked, cooled, then sliced thinly and served. Minimal seasoning is used, with only simple辅料 like ginger slices and scallions for blanching to preserve the beef's natural flavor.
Salted BeefA traditional Chinese cold dish made by simmering beef brisket in seasoned salt water until tender and flavorful.
Vegetarian ChickenTofu skin, made from yellow soybeans, is the main ingredient in this vegetarian dish. It is soaked, cut into strips, rolled, and then steamed or boiled. During preparation, the tofu skin is shaped like a chicken and slowly stewed in a pot with water and seasonings to absorb the flavors.
Spicy Duck AnklesA spicy Sichuan dish made with duck feet and duck wings, stir-fried with chili and Sichuan peppercorns for a numbing, fiery flavor.
Black Wood Ear MushroomBlack fungus is a healthy ingredient commonly used in Chinese cooking. To prepare it, first soak the dried mushrooms, then serve them cold or stir-fry them. Add garlic, chili, and other seasonings during cooking to enhance the flavor.