Shen Xiao Yan Classic Shanghainese Delicacies (Yanchang Middle Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
No. 470 Yanchang Zhong 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. 470 Yanchang Zhong 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: Eight Treasure Spicy Sauce, Minglu Roast Duck, Crispy Roast Duck.
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: No. 470 Yanchang Zhong Road
- Popular dishes: Eight Treasure Spicy Sauce, Minglu Roast Duck, Crispy Roast Duck, Shanghai-style Braised Wheat Gluten, Deep Well Roast Goose with Barbecue Pork Rice
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Dishes
Eight Treasure Spicy SauceAn eight-treasure spicy sauce made by stir-frying a mix of meats and vegetables with chili and fermented bean paste, known for its rich, savory, and spicy flavor.
Minglu Roast DuckA premium duck dish marinated and roasted in a traditional furnace, featuring crispy skin and tender meat with rich aroma.
Crispy Roast DuckPeking duck is made from Beijing ducks, seasoned, hung, and roasted through a series of steps. The duck is inflated, cleaned, gutted, marinated with special spices, then roasted over an open flame until the skin turns golden and crispy while the meat stays tender.
Shanghai-style Braised Wheat GlutenA traditional Shanghai vegetarian dish made from wheat gluten, simmered and then roasted to absorb savory sauce. Often includes mushrooms and carrots for flavor and texture.
Deep Well Roast Goose with Barbecue Pork RiceA classic Cantonese dish featuring crispy-skinned roast goose and sweet-savory barbecued pork served over steamed rice.
Secret-Recipe Yellow CroakerFresh yellow croaker marinated and pan-fried, then simmered in a special sauce for rich flavor and tender texture.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a dish primarily made with pork spare ribs. The preparation involves marinating the ribs, then frying them until golden and crispy, followed by cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, which is then poured over the ribs.
Honey-glazed Barbecue PorkHoney-glazed barbecued pork is a traditional dish made from pork. Choose pork shoulder or belly, coat it with a marinade made from honey, light soy sauce, and five-spice powder, and marinate for several hours. Then roast slowly in an oven or over charcoal until the surface turns golden brown and the meat becomes tender and sweet.
Soy Sauce BeefSteamed beef is a delicious dish made primarily from beef, which absorbs the sauce thoroughly through marinating and slow stewing. During preparation, the beef is first marinated, then slowly cooked in a specially prepared sauce until fully tender, and finally cooled before being sliced and served.
Pan-fried Yellow CroakerPan-fried small yellow croaker is a dish featuring small yellow croaker as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then pan-fried in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.