Lin Family Restaurant (Xinlin Highway Store)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 2, Lane 88, Xinlin 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 No. 2, Lane 88, Xinlin Road. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salted Vegetable and Pig Liver Stir-fry, Steamed Stinky Tofu, Stove-Top Salted Pork and Vegetable Rice.
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: 农家菜
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 2, Lane 88, Xinlin Road
- Popular dishes: Salted Vegetable and Pig Liver Stir-fry, Steamed Stinky Tofu, Stove-Top Salted Pork and Vegetable Rice, Hot Lamb Soup, Pork Ear
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Dishes
Salted Vegetable and Pig Liver Stir-fryA classic Chinese dish featuring tender pig liver stir-fried with salted vegetables, offering a savory and satisfying flavor.
Steamed Stinky TofuA dish made by steaming fermented tofu with seasonings like scallions, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, resulting in a soft, savory flavor.
Stove-Top Salted Pork and Vegetable RiceA traditional Chinese dish made by simmering rice with salted pork and vegetables in a clay pot, resulting in a savory, aromatic meal.
Hot Lamb SoupHot lamb is a dish primarily made with fresh lamb meat, typically using lamb leg or lamb belly. The meat is cut into pieces, blanched in water to remove blood foam, then stewed with ingredients such as ginger slices and scallions to ensure the lamb is thoroughly cooked while remaining tender. A small amount of cooking wine can be added during cooking to remove fishy odor, and finally garnished with chopped scallions or cilantro.
Pork EarPork ears is a traditional Chinese dish, primarily made from pig's ears. After careful braising, the pork ears become chewy and firm, and when sliced, they reveal a unique texture. It is usually served with seasonings to enhance its flavor.
Steamed Lamb SliceWhite-cut mutton is a dish featuring fresh lamb leg or belly, blanched to remove odor, then gently simmered in water with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine. Served chilled and sliced, it's enjoyed with dipping sauce.
Poached ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional dish made primarily from young chicken. It is boiled without any seasonings, preserving the natural flavor of the meat. It is served with a specially prepared sauce to enhance its original taste.
Boiled Shrimp in Salt WaterSaltwater shrimp is a dish made with fresh shrimp, boiled in salted water with ginger and scallions, then drained and served. Simple to prepare, it preserves the shrimp's natural flavor.
Braised Pond FishA Chinese dish made by braising fresh pond fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork IntestinesStewed pork intestines is a dish made primarily from pig intestines, cleaned and blanched to remove odor, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until tender and flavorful.
Braised Eel TubesA dish made by slow-cooking eel tubes with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Chicken FeetChicken feet are carefully prepared to achieve a tender skin and chewy, elastic texture. Typically marinated to absorb flavor, then finished by boiling, braising, or roasting, preserving the natural essence of the chicken feet while enhancing their delicious taste.