Hong Qilin Old Town
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 727-2 Anyuan Road, Caojiadu Subdistrict (near Yanping 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. 727-2 Anyuan Road, Caojiadu Subdistrict (near Yanping 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: Shanghai Fried Rice, Twice-Cooked Pork, Braised Eel Strips in Small Pot.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 727-2 Anyuan Road, Caojiadu Subdistrict (near Yanping Road)
- Popular dishes: Shanghai Fried Rice, Twice-Cooked Pork, Braised Eel Strips in Small Pot, Giant Lion's Head, Smoked Spanish Mackerel
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Dishes
Shanghai Fried RiceShanghai-style fried rice is a home-cooked dish made by stir-frying rice with greens, ham, and shrimp. First, cook the rice separately, then add chopped greens, ham, and shrimp, stir well, and season.
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.
Braised Eel Strips in Small PotA dish made with eel strips braised in a small pot with ginger and scallions, resulting in tender, flavorful meat and rich broth.
Giant Lion's HeadGiant Lion's Head is a large meatball made primarily from pork and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. It is characterized by its full shape and tender texture, usually prepared by stewing or steaming.
Smoked Spanish MackerelA Chinese dish made by smoking fresh Spanish mackerel after marinating it, resulting in tender, flavorful fish with a rich smoky aroma.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
Old Town Fragrant ShrimpA dish featuring fresh river shrimp stir-fried with secret spices and garlic, resulting in tender, aromatic shrimp with a rich flavor.
腐乳肉腐乳肉是一道以五花肉为主料,经过焯水后切块,用腐乳、黄酒、糖等调料腌制入味,再经炖煮或红烧制成的菜肴。成品色泽红亮,肉质软糯,带有腐乳的独特香气。
Stir-Fried Crab-Like DishScrambled crab is made primarily from fish meat or eggs, named so because the finished dish has a bright red color and resembles a crab in shape. The basic method involves mixing the main ingredients with seasonings such as ginger paste, then stir-frying or steaming to cook.
Braised Watercress with WineA dish made by stir-frying草头 (a spring seasonal vegetable) with yellow wine and garlic. The草头 is blanched, then stir-fried with seasonings to absorb the wine aroma, resulting in a fresh and tender 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.
Tangerine Peel Stir-Fried ShrimpFresh river shrimp stir-fried with tangerine peel, ginger, and seasonings, resulting in a savory, aromatic dish with tender shrimp and citrus notes.
Fish Head SoupFish head soup is made primarily with fish heads, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and slowly simmered. Fresh fish heads like bighead carp or black carp are used with water to create a creamy white broth with rich flavor.