Aunt Gu's Dumplings & Meatballs
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
Lehu Pu Yu Wushe, Gaodong Town
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 Lehu Pu Yu Wushe, Gaodong Town. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Red Date Paste Tangyuan, 红烧大排, Braised Pork Meatballs.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: Lehu Pu Yu Wushe, Gaodong Town
- Popular dishes: Red Date Paste Tangyuan, 红烧大排, Braised Pork Meatballs, 芝麻汤圆, Sheep's Sorrel Dumplings
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Dishes
Red Date Paste TangyuanGlutinous rice balls filled with sweet red date paste, steamed or boiled to a soft and chewy texture.
红烧大排红烧大排是一道以猪排骨为主要食材的中式菜肴，先将排骨焯水去腥，再用油煎至表面微黄，加入酱油、糖、料酒、姜片等调料炖煮至入味，最后收汁使排骨表面光亮。成品色泽红亮，肉质软烂。
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.
芝麻汤圆芝麻汤圆是以糯米粉制成外皮，包裹炒香的黑芝麻馅料，煮熟后口感软糯，芝麻香气浓郁的传统甜点。
Sheep's Sorrel DumplingsA Chinese delicacy made with fresh shepherd's purse and pork filling, shaped into small balls and steamed or pan-fried for a savory, tender bite.
Shepherd's Purse DumplingsJi菜 dumplings are made with shepherd's purse and pork. The washed and chopped shepherd's purse is mixed with minced pork, seasoned, and used as filling. Wrapped in dumpling wrappers and boiled, the key lies in the fresh aroma and delicate texture of the filling.
Dumplings with Vegetable and Meat FillingDumplings filled with pork and vegetables are made primarily from pork, vegetables, and flour. The filling is prepared by mixing minced pork with chopped vegetables, then wrapped in dough and boiled.
Steamed Chicken ThighsA dish of chicken thighs steamed with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine, resulting in tender and fragrant meat.