Mandarin Eel Barrel Izakaya (Dagu Road Branch)
日料 · ⭐ 4.6
No. 433 Dagu 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 No. 433 Dagu Road. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salmon, Grilled Beef Tongue, Gii Cute Pudding Blind Box.
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: No. 433 Dagu Road
- Popular dishes: Salmon, Grilled Beef Tongue, Gii Cute Pudding Blind Box, Men-Tai Mountain Yam Stew, Volcanic Lava Salmon Rice
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Dishes
SalmonSalmon, with tender flesh and vibrant color. Typically eaten raw, paired with mustard, soy sauce, or lemon juice to preserve its natural flavor. It can also be pan-fried, grilled, or boiled—simple to prepare and rich in nutrition.
Grilled Beef TongueThickly sliced beef tongue marinated and grilled to perfection, offering a rich, tender texture with a savory flavor.
Gii Cute Pudding Blind BoxA fun and creative dessert featuring a smooth custard made from eggs, milk, and sugar, with hidden toys or surprises inside — perfect for kids and dessert lovers.
Men-Tai Mountain Yam StewA savory stew featuring mountain yam and men-tai (salted cod roe), gently simmered to create a rich, soft texture with balanced umami flavor.
Volcanic Lava Salmon RiceVolcanic Lava Salmon Rice is made with fresh salmon, rice, and a special sauce, cooked using high-heat stir-frying. The outer layer is crispy, and the inside is tender, offering a rich flavor.
Charcoal-Grilled Live Eel LiverCharcoal-grilled live eel liver is made with fresh eel liver grilled over charcoal, preserving the original flavor of the ingredients, with a tender texture and unique smoky aroma.
Grilled White EelGrilled white eel is a delicacy made by marinating fresh eel and roasting it over charcoal until the skin is crispy and the flesh tender.
Grilled Chicken SkewersYakitori is a dish primarily made with chicken. To prepare it, chicken is cut into appropriate sizes and skewered on bamboo sticks. Then, it is brushed with a specially prepared barbecue sauce and slowly grilled over charcoal until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender and juicy inside.
Steamed Eel in White SauceWhite-braised eel is a dish featuring eel as the main ingredient. The cleaned eel is cut into segments and simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine to infuse flavor while keeping it tender. No chili or strong seasonings are used, highlighting the eel's natural freshness.
Drunkard's IntestinesA spicy Sichuan dish made with pork intestines stir-fried in a rich, aromatic sauce of chili, garlic, and fermented bean paste.
Snowflake Beef Sukiyaki Hot PotSukiyaki with Wagyu beef, using premium Wagyu beef as the main ingredient, paired with fresh vegetables and tofu. Based on a traditional Japanese sauce, ingredients are slowly simmered in a pot, preserving their natural flavors while allowing the sauce to fully penetrate, resulting in a rich Japanese taste.
Eel Rice BowlUnagi donburi is a dish primarily made with eel and rice. The preparation typically involves placing grilled eel on hot rice and drizzling it with a specially prepared eel sauce.
Foie Gras SushiFoie gras sushi is a Japanese dish made primarily with fresh foie gras and sushi rice. The preparation involves slicing the foie gras thinly, gently searing it until the surface is slightly charred, then placing it on prepared sushi rice. A small amount of sauce or other seasonings can be added according to personal taste.
Golden KimchiGolden kimchi is made from fresh cabbage, carrots, and chili peppers, fermented with garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, resulting in a golden color and tangy, spicy flavor.
Black-burned EelA Chinese dish made by slow-cooking fresh eel in a sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and wine until tender and glossy.