Shanghai Family Home (Hanguang Road Store)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 160 Hangguang North Road (near Huashang Daily)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Xi'an, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 160 Hangguang North Road (near Huashang Daily). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Shanghai Steamed Bun with Crispy Bottom, Shanghai-style Eel in Hot Oil Sauce, Roasted Wheat Gluten.
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: Xi'an
- Category: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 160 Hangguang North Road (near Huashang Daily)
- Popular dishes: Shanghai Steamed Bun with Crispy Bottom, Shanghai-style Eel in Hot Oil Sauce, Roasted Wheat Gluten, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs, Braised Large Yellow Croaker
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Dishes
Shanghai Steamed Bun with Crispy BottomShanghai steamed dumplings with pork filling, enhanced with gelatinous skin, are wrapped in a rolled dough. The bottoms are pan-fried until golden and crispy, while the tops are sprinkled with black sesame seeds and scallions. The result is a tender, juicy bite with an aromatic flavor.
Shanghai-style Eel in Hot Oil SauceThis Shanghai-style dish features eel as the main ingredient. The eel is cut into pieces, stir-fried with scallions, ginger, and garlic, then simmered with soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine until flavorful, finally drizzled with hot oil to enhance aroma.
Roasted Wheat GlutenSteamed gluten is a vegetarian dish made from wheat gluten, soaked and boiled, then stewed or roasted in seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, star anise, and cinnamon for rich flavor and chewy texture.
Sweet and Sour Pork RibsSweet and sour pork ribs is a dish primarily made with pork spare ribs. The preparation involves marinating the ribs, then frying them until golden and crispy, followed by cooking a sweet and sour sauce using sugar, vinegar, and ketchup, which is then poured over the ribs.
Braised Large Yellow CroakerBraised large yellow croaker is made with large yellow croaker as the main ingredient, marinated and then braised with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. The flesh of the yellow croaker is tender, and braising enhances its flavor, resulting in an appealing reddish-brown color.
Braised Pork MeatballsBraised pork meatballs, also known as 'Lion's Head,' is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork. The preparation involves mincing the pork, mixing it with seasonings, shaping it into large meatballs, and then braising them slowly in a rich sauce until the sauce thickens and the meatballs become tender and flavorful.
Shanghai-style Braised Pork BellyOld Shanghai braised pork belly is primarily made with fatty pork belly. After blanching to remove odor, it is simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, and spices to achieve tender meat and a bright red color.
Old Shanghai Smoked FishA classic Shanghai dish made by marinating and frying fish, then simmering in a sweet-savory sauce. It has a glossy red appearance and tender, flavorful texture.
Crispy Scallion Snail SlicesFresh snail meat is combined with scallions and deep-fried to create crispy slices. The snail meat is tender and crisp, with a rich onion aroma and a satisfying crunch.
Chicken Greens with Braised Bamboo ShootsFresh chicken greens paired with tender bamboo shoots braised in oil, offering a delicate and savory taste typical of Jiangnan cuisine.