Old Guo's Private Kitchen
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 35, Shangcai 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. 35, Shangcai Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Steamed Freshwater Crab with Salted Pork, 扎肉, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 35, Shangcai Road
- Popular dishes: Steamed Freshwater Crab with Salted Pork, 扎肉, Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Braised Eel
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Dishes
Steamed Freshwater Crab with Salted PorkA Jiangsu-style dish featuring fresh June yellow crabs steamed with salted pork, combining delicate crab flavor with savory ham richness.
扎肉扎肉是一道以五花肉为主料的菜肴，将五花肉用竹签串起，经过焯水、腌制后，放入锅中加酱油、糖、料酒等调料慢炖而成。成品色泽红亮，肉质软糯。
Squirrel-shaped Mandarin FishSquirrel-shaped mandarin fish is made primarily from mandarin fish, named for its bright red color and shape resembling a squirrel after cooking. The fish is deboned, scored with diagonal cuts, marinated, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. A sweet and sour sauce made from sugar and vinegar is then prepared and poured over the fish, creating a vibrant appearance and a squirrel-like造型.
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.
Braised EelA traditional Chinese dish made by slow-cooking eel in a savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and rice wine until tender and flavorful.
红烧猪脚红烧猪脚是一道以猪脚为主要食材的中式菜肴，通过焯水去腥后与酱油、糖、料酒等调料一同炖煮，使猪脚软糯入味。制作过程中常加入八角、姜片、葱段等香料提升风味。
Clam and Tofu Stir-fryA Chinese dish featuring fresh clams and soft tofu, stir-fried to preserve the natural flavors of both ingredients, resulting in a delicate and savory taste.
Wild TurtleWild turtle stewed with ham and mushrooms, resulting in a rich, tender dish full of umami flavor.
Wild Whitebait FishFresh wild whitebait fish steamed or braised, highlighting its tender texture and natural flavor with ginger and scallions.
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.