Taohuayuan Restaurant · Hunan Cuisine · Local Shanghai Cuisine (Zhangjiang Store)
Hunan cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
No. 1252–1256, Gaosi 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. 1252–1256, Gaosi Road. It is a Hunan cuisine place, and the flavors are spicy (numbing/spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Large Yuxian Tofu, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot.
If you cannot eat spicy food, use Dragon Mate to say “no spicy” before ordering, and tell the staff clearly.
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: Hunan cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 1252–1256, Gaosi Road
- Popular dishes: Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Large Yuxian Tofu, Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Shredded Cabbage, Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Dishes
Homestyle Stir-Fried PorkFarmhouse stir-fried pork is a traditional Chinese dish primarily made with pork belly and green peppers. To prepare, slice the pork belly thinly and cut the green peppers into strips after removing the seeds. Next, heat a wok with oil, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add the pork belly slices and stir-fry until lightly golden. Add the green pepper strips and quickly stir-fry. Finally, season with适量 salt, light soy sauce, and a small amount of sugar, stir well, and serve.
Large Yuxian TofuLarge Yuxian Tofu is a Chinese dish made primarily with tofu, using high-quality yellow beans. The tofu is sliced, marinated with special spices, and then fried or steamed, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with a rich aroma.
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Shredded CabbageShredded cabbage is a home-style dish primarily made with cabbage. The preparation involves tearing the cabbage by hand into pieces, then stir-frying it quickly with garlic, chili, and other seasonings at high heat to preserve its crisp and tender texture.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp SkewersSpicy grilled shrimp skewers made with fresh shrimp marinated in Hunan-style spices and grilled over charcoal for a smoky, fiery flavor.
Pork TrotterPig trotters are blanched, then simmered with seasonings like soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger slices, and green onions until tender and flavorful.
Corn PancakeCorn cake is a Chinese pan-fried dish using fresh corn kernels as the main ingredient. Mix corn with a little starch, add salt and egg, stir well, then fry in a pan until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy outside and tender inside.
Bamboo Skewer ShrimpBamboo skewer shrimp is a dish of fresh shrimp threaded onto bamboo sticks and fried or grilled until crispy outside and tender inside, often served with salted pepper or garlic sauce.
Crab Roe TofuCrab Roe Tofu is a traditional delicacy featuring tender tofu and crab roe as its main ingredients. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into pieces, then stewing it together with fragrant crab roe, delicate crab meat, and appropriate seasonings until the tofu absorbs the rich flavors and the aroma of crab fills the air. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served in a dish, showcasing an appealing yellow-and-white color combination.
Stir-fried Chicken Offal with Sour BeansA classic Chinese home-style dish made by stir-frying chicken offal with sour beans, offering a tangy and spicy flavor.
Chicken Stock Bamboo Shoot PotA traditional Chinese dish made with fresh bamboo shoots simmered in chicken stock, resulting in tender, flavorful vegetables and a rich, savory broth.