Nakamura Sushi & Kaiseki (Yan'an West Road Store)
日料 · ⭐ 4.8
1st Floor, Shouxin Yindu Building, No. 1160 West Yan'an 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 1st Floor, Shouxin Yindu Building, No. 1160 West Yan'an Road. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Mini Salad, Kohata Sushi, Salmon Roe Rice Bowl.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.8
- Address: 1st Floor, Shouxin Yindu Building, No. 1160 West Yan'an Road
- Popular dishes: Mini Salad, Kohata Sushi, Salmon Roe Rice Bowl, Wagyu Steak, Tempura Platter
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Dishes
Mini SaladA small salad made with fresh lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado, dressed lightly with vinaigrette for a refreshing taste.
Kohata SushiKohata Sushi is a Japanese dish made with fresh fish and vinegared rice. Main ingredients include tuna and other seafood, offering a fresh and simple taste that highlights the natural flavor of the ingredients.
Salmon Roe Rice BowlA rice bowl topped with fresh salmon and salmon roe, seasoned lightly with soy sauce or wasabi for a rich, savory flavor.
Wagyu SteakWagyu steak is a premium beef dish made from high-quality Japanese Wagyu cattle, grilled to perfection for a rich, tender texture.
Tempura PlatterTempura platter made with shrimp, vegetables (like eggplant, green pepper, pumpkin), and seafood, all coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside.
Today's Sushi OmakaseA chef's selection of fresh sushi made with daily ingredients, featuring raw fish, seafood, and seasonal vegetables, served on seasoned rice.
Stir-fried Angus Pork BellyStir-fried Angus pork belly is a Chinese dish made with high-quality Angus pork belly and ingredients like scallions and ginger, stir-fried at high heat. It has a tender texture and is rich but not greasy.
Fried WagyuFried Wagyu is a dish made with high-quality Wagyu beef, marinated and then coated with starch or flour before being deep-fried until golden and crispy. The main ingredient is Wagyu beef, and the cooking method is frying, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Fried PorkA classic Chinese dish made by frying marinated pork slices or pieces until crispy and golden brown, with a savory and tender texture.
Grilled DishesGrilling is a cooking method that involves heating ingredients such as meat, vegetables, or seafood over charcoal, in an oven, or on a grill. Common techniques include marinating the ingredients before grilling or brushing them with sauce prior to cooking, which helps lock in the natural flavors and create a crispy exterior with a tender interior.
Sashimi PlatterSashimi platter features fresh fish slices, commonly salmon, tuna, and sea bream. Sliced delicately and served raw, it's typically paired with wasabi, soy sauce, or lemon juice.
Salt-grilled SardineSalt-grilled mackerel is a dish centered around mackerel as the main ingredient. To prepare it, first clean the mackerel thoroughly, then marinate it in salt for a period of time. Next, place the marinated mackerel on a grill and roast it at a moderate temperature until the skin turns golden and crispy, while the flesh remains tender and delicate.
Salt-roasted ChickenSalt-roasted chicken is a dish made with whole chicken or chicken legs, marinated with salt and then roasted. It is characterized by a crispy skin and tender meat with a salty and fragrant flavor.
Grilled Eel with Sweet SauceGrilled eel wrapped in bamboo leaves, marinated and slowly roasted to a crispy skin and tender flesh.
Tuna SushiTuna sushi is made with fresh tuna, seasoned rice, and seaweed. Tuna slices are placed on hand-formed rice or rolled in seaweed to create nigiri or maki. No extra seasonings are added to highlight the natural flavor of the ingredients.
Anglerfish Hot PotBlowfish hot pot features blowfish as the main ingredient, paired with side dishes such as tofu, cabbage, and vermicelli. The fish meat is sliced or placed whole into the pot to cook. The broth is typically clear or spicy麻酱 (mala), seasoned with ingredients like ginger slices and scallions. It is served after cooking.