Meiling Yuan: A Homecoming Banquet of Chinese Heritage (Locke Bund Source Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
6th Floor, Young Women's Christian Association Building, No. 133 Yuanmingyuan 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 6th Floor, Young Women's Christian Association Building, No. 133 Yuanmingyuan Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Signature Stone Pot Braised Shark Fin with Pork Ribs, Shanghai-style smoked fish.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: 6th Floor, Young Women's Christian Association Building, No. 133 Yuanmingyuan Road
- Popular dishes: Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, Signature Stone Pot Braised Shark Fin with Pork Ribs, Shanghai-style smoked fish, Stone Pot Huangfen Fisherman's Spring, Five Blessings Platter
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Dishes
Kung Pao Shrimp BallsKung Pao Shrimp is a Chinese dish featuring fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. The shrimp are deveined with tails intact, marinated, and then deep-fried until golden and crispy. It is then stir-fried with dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, and aromatics such as green onions, ginger, and garlic to enhance flavor. The dish has a bright red color and plump shrimp balls.
Signature Stone Pot Braised Shark Fin with Pork RibsA premium dish featuring shark fin and pork ribs braised slowly in a stone pot, resulting in rich, savory flavors and tender textures.
Shanghai-style smoked fishBeng-style smoked fish is a traditional Shanghai dish made primarily from mandarin fish or grass carp. The fish pieces are first marinated to absorb flavor, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, and finally soaked in a specially prepared smoking sauce to absorb its rich umami essence.
Stone Pot Huangfen Fisherman's SpringA premium Fujian dish featuring a slow-cooked stew of rare ingredients like abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, scallop, gelatinous fish skin, chicken, and pork trotter, served in a stone pot for rich flavor.
Five Blessings PlatterA refined platter featuring five delicately prepared dishes: braised beef, savory chicken thigh, steamed fish, poached shrimp, and chilled jellyfish salad—balanced in flavor and presentation.
Meiling Signature Stone Pot Stewed Large Fish MawThe Meiling signature stone pot stewed large fish maw uses high-quality fish fins, combined with chicken and ham, and is cooked using the yellow stewing method. It has a tender texture and rich broth.
Meiling Bird's Nest养生 PorridgeA nourishing porridge made with bird's nest, glutinous rice, red dates, and goji berries, slow-cooked to a smooth texture for health benefits.
Braised Yellow Croaker with Wine FlavorStir-fried Yellow Croaker with Wine Flavor is made from fresh yellow croaker,辅以姜片、葱段和料酒. The fish is cleaned and scored on the surface, placed in a dish, marinated with seasonings, then steamed gently. After steaming, hot oil and sauce are drizzled over it to make the fish tender and infused with rich wine aroma.
Braised Yellow Croaker Belly with Wine AromaFresh yellow croaker belly is marinated in rice wine, ginger, and scallions, then steamed to preserve its tenderness and infuse a rich wine aroma.
Cigar Spring RollsCigar spring rolls are made by wrapping a filling in spring roll wrappers and shaping them like cigars. The main ingredients include pork, shrimp, carrot, wood ear mushroom, and bean sprouts, which are stir-fried with seasoning and then deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Huangfen Stone Pot Buddha Jumps Over the WallA premium Cantonese dish featuring abalone, sea cucumber, bird's nest, and other delicacies simmered slowly in a stone pot to create a rich, savory broth.
Black Truffle Abalone Braised PorkBlack truffle abalone braised pork is an exquisite Chinese delicacy, made with premium fatty pork belly, paired with precious black truffles and abalone, carefully prepared through meticulous cooking. The pork belly is simmered until tender and fully infused with flavor, while the aroma of black truffles blends harmoniously with the freshness of abalone, adding rich layers of taste to the dish.
Black Pepper Sirloin SteakA dish made with beef tenderloin stir-fried with black pepper, onions, and peppers, offering a rich, savory flavor.