Nongjia Cai Lao Da (Jiuting Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 1229 Hushong Road (near Liting South 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 No. 1229 Hushong Road (near Liting South 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: Shanghai Earth Eel, Signature Earth-Baked River Fish, Plum Dried Vegetable Bucket Cake.
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: 4.3
- Address: No. 1229 Hushong Road (near Liting South Road)
- Popular dishes: Shanghai Earth Eel, Signature Earth-Baked River Fish, Plum Dried Vegetable Bucket Cake, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Special Pig Trotters
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Dishes
Shanghai Earth EelA traditional Shanghai dish made by braising eels with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Signature Earth-Baked River FishFresh river fish slow-baked in earth with secret sauce and spices, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Plum Dried Vegetable Bucket CakeA traditional Chinese pastry made with pickled mustard greens and pork, wrapped in dough and steamed in a bucket-shaped mold, offering a savory and aromatic flavor.
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
Special Pig TrottersSpecial pig trotters are simmered with soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and scallions to achieve a soft, flavorful texture. Some recipes add star anise and cassia bark for enhanced aroma, then reduce the sauce until thickened.
Straw-wrapped Pork BellyStuffed pork belly wrapped in straw is a traditional Chinese dish. Pork belly is cut into pieces, tied with straw, and then boiled, marinated, and stewed to create a unique aroma from the straw and maintain the meat's integrity.
Radish SoupRadish soup is a soup dish primarily made with radishes, and it's simple to prepare. Wash the radishes, cut them into pieces, and boil them with an appropriate amount of water. Then reduce the heat and simmer slowly until the radishes become tender. Season with salt and serve.
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.
Jinhua Bucket CakeJinhua bucket cake is a traditional snack from Jinhua, Zhejiang, made with glutinous rice flour and regular rice flour, filled with sweet bean paste or savory minced meat, steamed to perfection.
Iron Plate PrawnsA dish of fresh prawns cooked on a hot iron plate, seasoned with garlic and onions for a savory, aromatic flavor.
Cucumber SproutsCucumber sprouts are tender young shoots of cucumber, blanched and dressed with garlic, sesame oil, and vinegar for a refreshing dish.