Lin Xuecun Iron Pot Stew · Northeastern Cuisine (First Store in Shanghai on Boshan Road)
Northeastern Chinese cuisine · ⭐ 4.5
Room 105, No. 358, Boshan East 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 Room 105, No. 358, Boshan East Road. It is a Northeastern Chinese cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Northeast Frozen Pear, Northeast Wide Vermicelli, Health-Preserving Two-Color Steamed Buns.
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: Northeastern Chinese cuisine
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: Room 105, No. 358, Boshan East Road
- Popular dishes: Northeast Frozen Pear, Northeast Wide Vermicelli, Health-Preserving Two-Color Steamed Buns, Stewed Rooster with Hedgehog Mushrooms, Crispy Fried Pork Fat Rind
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Dishes
Northeast Frozen PearNortheastern frozen pear: made from pears harvested in autumn, which are frozen at low temperatures. The outer skin turns black-brown while the flesh remains white. To enjoy, soak the frozen pear in cool water until an ice crust forms on the surface, then peel it off. Once softened, the flesh can be sucked out, offering a refreshing and sweet taste.
Northeast Wide VermicelliNortheast wide rice noodles are made from sweet potato or potato starch, typically cooked with cabbage, bean sprouts, meat slices or pork belly, and seasoned with broth, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and garlic for a smooth, elastic texture.
Health-Preserving Two-Color Steamed BunsA nutritious steamed bun made with spinach and carrot juice for natural coloring, offering a soft texture and balanced nutrition.
Stewed Rooster with Hedgehog MushroomsA hearty dish of stewed rooster and hedgehog mushrooms, known for its rich flavor and comforting texture.
Crispy Fried Pork Fat RindA traditional Chinese dish made by frying pork fat edges until crispy, resulting in a savory and crunchy texture.
Candied Sweet PotatoSweet potato in syrup is a traditional dessert made primarily with sweet potatoes. The preparation involves cutting the sweet potatoes into pieces, frying them until golden brown, and then making a sugar syrup. Finally, the fried sweet potato pieces are coated with the syrup and pulled to create delicate threads of sugar.
Corn TortillaCorn tortillas are primarily made by mixing cornmeal with water, adding a适量 of salt for seasoning, then kneading into a dough and rolling it into thin, round pancakes. These are cooked on a flat pan until both sides turn golden brown. They can be eaten as is or paired with other ingredients.
Crispy Fried MushroomsCrispy fried mushrooms made with fresh mushrooms, lightly coated in starch or batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy outside while remaining tender inside.
Stewed Rooster in Iron PotStewed rooster in an iron pot is a dish made with a whole rooster as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, cabbage, and other ingredients, slowly stewed in an iron pot. First, the chicken is blanched to remove any odor, then it is placed together with seasonings and side dishes into the iron pot, adding water or broth to simmer until the chicken becomes tender and fully flavored.
Stewed Goose in Iron PotStewed goose in an iron pot is a nutritious dish made primarily from goose, seasoned with various spices and seasonings and slowly simmered in an iron pot. The broth is rich and flavorful, the meat tender and succulent, preserving the original taste of the goose.
Stewed Young Rooster in Iron PotStewed rooster in iron pot is a dish made with young rooster as the main ingredient, combined with potatoes, vermicelli, scallions, ginger, and garlic, slowly cooked in an iron pot. The rooster is cleaned, cut into pieces, and stewed with ingredients and seasonings until tender.
Stewed Bighead Carp in Iron PotStewed bighead carp in a cast-iron pot is a dish featuring bighead carp with potatoes, vermicelli, and tofu, slowly simmered in a cast-iron pot. First clean the fish, pan-fry until golden on both sides, then sauté葱姜蒜 and doubanjiang, add water or broth, and finally cook with vegetables until flavorful.
Sweet and Sour PorkGuobaorou is a traditional dish made primarily from pork tenderloin. The meat is sliced and marinated, then deep-fried in hot oil until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar, ensuring each piece of meat is evenly coated with the sauce.
Snow Village Big NoodlesA Northeast Chinese cold dish made from potato starch noodles, mixed with cucumber, carrot, and herbs, dressed in a tangy-spicy sauce.
Sesame Sauce NoodlesSesame sauce noodles is a dish primarily made with rice noodles and sesame paste. The rice noodles are boiled and then rinsed with cold water to maintain their chewy texture. A sauce is prepared by mixing sesame paste with minced garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, which is then poured over the noodles. Finally, chopped green onions and chili oil are sprinkled on top.