Old Li Lamb Shoulder Hotpot & Gu Street Snacks (Xijiangwan Road Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 3.6
A-3, No. 122, Xi Jiangwan 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 A-3, No. 122, Xi Jiangwan Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Fried Steamed Bun Slices, Grilled Lamb Skewers, Spicy Stir-Fried Lamb Tripe.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: A-3, No. 122, Xi Jiangwan Road
- Popular dishes: Fried Steamed Bun Slices, Grilled Lamb Skewers, Spicy Stir-Fried Lamb Tripe, Hot Lamb Soup, Special Thirteen-Spice Dish
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Dishes
Fried Steamed Bun SlicesFried steamed bun slices is a simple and popular Chinese snack, primarily made from steamed buns. The preparation involves slicing the buns thinly and frying them in hot oil until golden and crispy. The fried buns are香脆 (crispy and fragrant), suitable as a breakfast item paired with soy milk or milk, or as a light afternoon tea snack.
Grilled Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made primarily from fresh lamb, cut into uniform small pieces and threaded onto bamboo or metal skewers. After marinating, they are slowly grilled over charcoal, turning frequently to ensure even heating. They are cooked until the surface turns golden brown and the meat becomes tender, releasing a rich aroma.
Spicy Stir-Fried Lamb TripeA dish made by stir-frying lamb tripe with spicy seasonings like chili and Sichuan pepper, served cold or warm.
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.
Special Thirteen-Spice DishA Chinese dish featuring a blend of thirteen spices, typically made with chicken wings, pork ribs, or beef, marinated and then fried or stewed for rich aroma and flavor.
Secret Thirteen Spice DishA Chinese dish featuring a blend of thirteen spices, commonly made with chicken, beef, or tofu, marinated and stir-fried to absorb the rich, aromatic flavors.
Spicy Crawfish from GujieA spicy stir-fried dish made with crayfish, seasoned with Sichuan peppercorns and chili, popular in Beijing's Gujie area.
Sweet Pickled GarlicSugarcane garlic is a traditional Chinese side dish made primarily from fresh garlic. The preparation involves soaking and drying the garlic cloves, then marinating them with sugar, vinegar, and other seasonings until the cloves become transparent and take on an amber color. Sugarcane garlic has a crisp texture and a sweet yet slightly sour taste.
Goat Tail and Scorpion Hot PotYang tail scorpion pot features lamb tail and scorpions, sliced and stewed together with ginger slices and green onions, slowly simmered until tender with a rich broth.
Lamb Ribs and Sheep Bones Hot PotLamb rib and lamb tail pot features lamb ribs and tails as main ingredients, paired with potatoes, carrots, onions, and spices like ginger, scallions, star anise, and Sichuan pepper, slowly stewed until tender and flavorful.
Mutton Stew with BonesYang Jiezi is a dish featuring lamb leg bones as the main ingredient, typically cooked with offal and blood in water or broth. It's simmered slowly after blanching the meat to remove odor, then stewed with ginger, scallions, star anise, and other spices until tender and flavorful.
Beijing-style Boiled TripeOld Beijing water-boiled tripe is a traditional Beijing dish, primarily made with fresh beef tripe or lamb stomach. The preparation involves slicing the tripe into thin strips, quickly blanching them in boiling water until cooked, then draining off the water. Finally, it is mixed with sauces such as sesame paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Garlic CrawfishGarlic shrimp is made with freshwater crayfish as the main ingredient, stir-fried with garlic, spices, and seasonings. First, clean the crayfish thoroughly, then marinate them with garlic, ginger slices, chili peppers, and other seasonings. Finally, quickly stir-fry over high heat to maintain the fresh and tender texture of the shrimp meat.
Shiitake MeatballsXianggu Guanyuan is a dish made by mixing pork mince with chopped mushrooms, starch, and seasonings to form meatballs, then steamed or boiled. Main ingredients include pork, mushrooms, egg, and seasonings. The mixture is kneaded until elastic, shaped into balls, and cooked in boiling water or steam.
Spicy CrawfishSpicy crayfish is made primarily from crayfish, cooked with a variety of spices including chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns. It has a bright red color, rich aroma, tender shrimp meat, and a bold spicy and numbing flavor that is deeply loved by diners.