Hesheng Yan (Yangtai Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 2152 Yangtai 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. 2152 Yangtai Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Vegetarian Abalone, Rounded Dumpling Shrimp, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork.
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: 江浙菜
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: No. 2152 Yangtai Road
- Popular dishes: Vegetarian Abalone, Rounded Dumpling Shrimp, Homestyle Stir-Fried Pork, Spicy Chicken with Chili Sauce, Four Fortune Steamed Wheat Gluten
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Dishes
Vegetarian AbaloneA vegetarian dish made by wrapping seasoned mushrooms and vegetables in tofu skin, steamed to resemble abalone in texture and appearance.
Rounded Dumpling ShrimpPao Yuan Da Xia features fresh shrimp as the main ingredient. The shells are removed while leaving the tails intact, and the backs are slit to remove the intestinal vein. The shrimp are marinated with cooking wine and salt, then coated in starch and deep-fried until golden brown. In another pan, sauté葱姜蒜 (scallions, ginger, and garlic) until fragrant, add a prepared sauce (made from soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water-thickened cornstarch), bring to a boil, and stir in the fried shrimp until evenly coated. The finished dish has a bright red color, with shrimp shaped like ingots, crispy on the outside and tender inside.
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.
Spicy Chicken with Chili SauceSpicy chicken is a dish made primarily from chicken, seasoned with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other spices. The chicken is boiled until tender, then shredded and drizzled with a specially prepared spicy and numbing sauce. Finally, it is garnished with crushed peanuts and cilantro.
Four Fortune Steamed Wheat GlutenFour Happiness Baked Wheat Gluten is a traditional dish made primarily from baked wheat gluten, black fungus, yellow chrysanthemum flowers, and peanuts. The baked wheat gluten is first fried, then simmered with seasonings and ingredients until fully flavored.
Small AbaloneFresh abalone is the main ingredient, carefully processed and then steamed or braised with simple seasonings to retain its natural flavor and tender texture.
Sesame Seed Mandarin FishA dish featuring fresh mandarin fish glazed with a sweet and sour sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds for a crunchy texture and rich flavor.
Pine Nut Mandarin FishSongzi Gu Yu is a dish made from mandarin fish and pine nuts. The fish is scored, fried until crispy, then stir-fried with sautéed pine nuts and drizzled with sweet and sour sauce, resulting in crispy exterior and tender interior with nutty aroma.
Peach Garden Boiled ChickenA classic Cantonese dish featuring tender chicken poached in water and served chilled, with a light, savory flavor enhanced by ginger and scallion sauce.
Sea Urchin EggplantSea urchin eggplant is a dish featuring eggplant and sea urchin. Eggplant slices are fried or steamed, then mixed with fresh sea urchin, seasoned, and tossed or lightly pan-fried. The dish has a bright color, soft texture, and the umami of sea urchin blends perfectly with the eggplant's absorbent quality.
Stir-fried SnailsA dish made by stir-frying fresh snails with chili, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a flavorful and slightly spicy taste.
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.
Steamed Clams with Sticky RiceA Chinese dish featuring fresh clams steamed with sticky rice, offering a savory and tender flavor.
Steamed Clams with Sticky RiceA Chinese dish featuring fresh clams steamed with seasoned sticky rice, offering a delicate balance of seafood flavor and soft, chewy rice texture.
Homemade Spring RollsHomemade spring rolls are made by wrapping fresh vegetables, pork, and vermicelli in thin dough and deep-frying until crispy. They offer a satisfying crunch and savory filling.
Honey Pepper Beef CubesA stir-fried dish of tender beef cubes glazed with honey and spicy peppers, offering a sweet and spicy flavor.
Sour Cabbage FishSuancai Yu is a dish primarily made with fish meat and pickled cabbage. The fish is sliced and paired with marinated pickled cabbage, along with seasonings such as ginger slices and garlic paste. After cooking, the fish becomes tender, the pickled cabbage offers a tangy aroma, and the broth becomes rich and flavorful.
Braised Abalone with Pig TrottersA Cantonese dish featuring abalone and pig trotters braised in a savory sauce, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.