The Great Canteen (Yanji East Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
Ground Floor, No. 135-1 Yanji East 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 Ground Floor, No. 135-1 Yanji East 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: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Salted Vegetable and Soybean Shredded Pork, Twice-Cooked Pork.
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: 3.5
- Address: Ground Floor, No. 135-1 Yanji East Road
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Salted Vegetable and Soybean Shredded Pork, Twice-Cooked Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Pickled Vegetable and Pork Shreds
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Dishes
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Salted Vegetable and Soybean Shredded PorkA classic home-style dish made with salted vegetables, soybeans, and pork shreds, stir-fried to perfection for a savory, satisfying meal.
Twice-Cooked PorkStir-fried pork is a traditional dish made primarily with pork. The pork is first boiled and sliced, then stir-fried with ingredients such as garlic chives and doubanjiang until the edges of the meat slices curl slightly and turn an appealing reddish-brown.
Kung Pao ChickenKung Pao Chicken is a dish made primarily with chicken, stir-fried with辅料 such as peanuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, and dried chili peppers. The chicken is cut into cubes, marinated, then quickly stir-fried with fried peanuts and seasonings to create a dish with a bright red color and tender, flavorful texture.
Pickled Vegetable and Pork ShredsSuan cai with pork shreds is a Chinese home-style dish made from pork tenderloin and pickled mustard greens. The pork is marinated, then stir-fried with shredded suan cai. Scallions, ginger, and garlic are added for aroma, with salt and soy sauce as main seasonings. The dish is tender and crisp.
Braised Bamboo Shoots in OilOil-braised bamboo shoots is a dish primarily made with bamboo shoots. The preparation involves cutting the bamboo shoots into pieces, stir-frying them in hot oil until slightly golden, adding seasonings such as soy sauce and sugar, then slowly simmering over low heat until fully flavored, and finally reducing the sauce before serving.
Braised Cutlass FishBraised ribbon fish is made primarily with ribbon fish, which is marinated, then pan-fried until golden brown. Seasonings and适量 of water are added to braise the dish until flavorful, and finally reduced to a glossy glaze.
Minced Pork Steamed EggA Chinese home-style dish made by steaming eggs mixed with minced pork, resulting in a tender and savory texture.
Stir-fried Pork Liver with SauceStir-fried liver with sauce is a dish made by quickly stir-frying pig liver with a special sauce. After slicing and marinating, the liver is stir-fried at high heat with the sauce, resulting in a bright red color and a tender texture.
Bone SoupBone broth is made by slow-cooking animal bones like pork, beef, or chicken in water for several hours to extract marrow and gelatin. Add ginger slices and scallions to reduce odor and enhance aroma; some recipes include carrots or corn for added flavor.