Ciyuan Restaurant
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 566, Dingxi Road (Ciyuan Restaurant, near Xinhua 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. 566, Dingxi Road (Ciyuan Restaurant, near Xinhua Road). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Health-Preserving Millet with Sea Cucumber, Caesar Salad, Nanchang Fried Rice Noodles.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 566, Dingxi Road (Ciyuan Restaurant, near Xinhua Road)
- Popular dishes: Health-Preserving Millet with Sea Cucumber, Caesar Salad, Nanchang Fried Rice Noodles, Ancient Method Braised Large Back Fin, Taiwanese Three-Cup Chicken
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Dishes
Health-Preserving Millet with Sea CucumberA nourishing dish of sea cucumber and millet stewed together, featuring tender sea cucumber and fragrant millet cooked slowly in water or broth.
Caesar SaladCaesar salad is a dish made with romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and a dressing of olive oil, garlic, anchovies, lemon juice, and egg yolk.
Nanchang Fried Rice NoodlesNanchang fried rice noodles is a traditional Jiangxi dish made primarily with rice noodles, combined with ingredients such as shredded meat and vegetables. After high-heat stir-frying, the rice noodles fully absorb the flavors of the seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Ancient Method Braised Large Back FinAncient method braised large back fin is a dish made with large back fin as the main ingredient, cooked by traditional slow cooking methods. The main ingredients include large back fin and scallions, ginger, etc., with a delicious taste and soft texture.
Taiwanese Three-Cup ChickenTaiwanese three-cup chicken is made with chicken as the main ingredient, cooked with three key seasonings: rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with ginger slices, garlic paste, and perilla leaves until fragrant. Then, a seasoned sauce is added and simmered slowly until the flavors are fully absorbed, followed by reducing the sauce to finish.
Pan-fried HairtailCrispy fried hairtail is a Chinese dish featuring hairtail as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Sea Cucumber Meat Sauce Millet PorridgeA nourishing porridge made with millet, sea cucumber, and savory meat sauce, slow-cooked to perfection for a rich, comforting flavor.
Steamed Eastern Star GrouperSteamed Eastern Star Perch is a Chinese dish featuring fresh perch. After cleaning, make cuts on both sides of the fish, add ginger slices and scallions, steam it over water until cooked through, then drizzle with soy sauce and hot oil for aroma.
Chaozhou Braised Goose HeadA Cantonese dish featuring goose head braised in a secret-spice broth, resulting in tender, flavorful meat infused with aromatic seasonings.
SteakSteak is made primarily from beef, carefully selected and cut to preserve the most tender parts of the meat. It is typically marinated with spices and seasonings, then seared at high heat in a skillet or on a grill until the surface is golden and slightly charred, while the inside remains juicy and tender. During preparation, garlic cloves and rosemary can be added according to personal taste to enhance the aroma.
Lily Bulb in PalmLily Bulb in Palm is a Chinese dish made with lily bulbs and pork trotters, which are stewed together for a tender texture and mild flavor, offering nourishing benefits.
Secret-Recipe River ShrimpFresh river shrimp marinated in a secret sauce and stir-fried to perfection, resulting in tender, flavorful shrimp with a rich aroma.
Meat Sauce Braised Large Liao Sea CucumberMeat Sauce Braised Large Liao Sea Cucumber is a dish made with large Liao sea cucumber as the main ingredient, combined with meat sauce and seasonings such as green onion and ginger, using the dry braising technique. It has a fresh and tender texture with rich sauce aroma.
Scallion Oil CodFresh cod fillet cooked with scallions and sesame oil, resulting in a tender and aromatic dish.
Sichuan Pepper Beef CubesTender beef cubes stir-fried with Sichuan pepper and garlic, delivering a spicy and numbing flavor characteristic of Sichuan cuisine.
Cordyceps Mushroom Steamed BowlA nourishing dish made by slow-steaming high-quality cordyceps and various mushrooms, resulting in a rich, savory broth.
Foie GrasFoie gras is a delicacy made primarily from rich and tender goose liver, carefully prepared through meticulous cooking techniques. Its preparation typically includes steps such as marinating and poaching to preserve the liver's delicate texture.