Zao Hua Tang · Blubber Feast (Xianghua Branch)
农家菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 1789, Xianghua Highway
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. 1789, Xianghua Highway. It is a 农家菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Glutinous Rice Ball, Chongming Tangtuan, Chongming Special Lamb.
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: 3.9
- Address: No. 1789, Xianghua Highway
- Popular dishes: Glutinous Rice Ball, Chongming Tangtuan, Chongming Special Lamb, Chongming White-Cut Lamb, Chongming Golden Melon Strips
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Dishes
Glutinous Rice BallDumplings are traditional Chinese snacks made from glutinous rice flour, filled with various ingredients like red bean paste, sesame, or meat, then steamed or boiled.
Chongming TangtuanChongming Tangtuan is a traditional Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice flour for the outer skin and sweet fillings such as red bean paste or sesame. The filling is wrapped in the glutinous rice dough and steamed, resulting in a soft and sweet texture.
Chongming Special LambChongming special lamb uses locally raised goat from Chongming Island, slow-cooked with ginger, cooking wine, and spices for tender meat and rich broth.
Chongming White-Cut LambA traditional dish from Chongming, Shanghai, made by blanching fresh lamb slices and gently simmering them in a light broth with aromatics for a tender, flavorful result.
Chongming Golden Melon StripsA vegetarian dish made from Chongming's specialty golden melon, sliced and stir-fried or served cold for a crisp, mild flavor.
Hair Crab with Rice NoodlesA Chinese dish featuring fresh hairy crab and glutinous rice noodles, simmered in a savory sauce to absorb the rich crab flavor.
Mixed Fish Stir-fryA dish made by stir-frying a mix of small fish with chili, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a crispy and spicy flavor.
Oil-Marinated Ribbon FishOil-braised ribbonfish is a dish featuring ribbonfish as the main ingredient. The fish is cut into segments, marinated, then pan-fried in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices are added, then simmered gently to infuse flavor. Finally, hot oil is drizzled for enhanced aroma. The finished dish has a golden color and tender fish meat.
猪油渣炒青菜猪油渣炒青菜是一道以猪油渣和青菜为主要食材的家常菜。先将猪油渣煸炒至香脆,再加入洗净切段的青菜快速翻炒,使青菜吸收猪油渣的香味,保持青菜的鲜嫩口感。
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.
Soy Sauce ShrimpA classic Chinese dish featuring fresh shrimp stir-fried in soy sauce, resulting in a savory and slightly sweet flavor.
Braised FishA dish made by slow-cooking fresh fish with soy sauce, sugar, and aromatics until tender and flavorful.
Braised Pork Belly with AbaloneAbalone braised pork is a traditional delicacy made primarily with abalone and fatty pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until browned, adding seasonings, and slow-cooking until the meat becomes tender. Finally, abalone is added to simmer together, allowing the seafood flavor of the abalone to perfectly blend with the rich taste of the braised pork.