Xuan Yi Restaurant (Hongmei Road Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 3295, Hongmei Road, Hongqiao Town (near Yan'an West 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. 3295, Hongmei Road, Hongqiao Town (near Yan'an West Road). It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Three-Cup Chicken, Baby bok choy, Stir-Fried Beef with Sauce.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.4
- Address: No. 3295, Hongmei Road, Hongqiao Town (near Yan'an West Road)
- Popular dishes: Three-Cup Chicken, Baby bok choy, Stir-Fried Beef with Sauce, Pan-fried Hairtail, Pine Nut Mandarin Fish
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Dishes
Three-Cup ChickenThree-cup chicken is a dish made with chicken thighs or breast meat, seasoned with equal parts sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce. During cooking, the chicken is first cut into pieces and marinated, then combined with sesame oil, rice wine, and light soy sauce, slowly simmered until the chicken is fully cooked and infused with flavor, and finally reduced to coat the ingredients thoroughly.
Baby bok choyBaby bok choy is a small type of Chinese cabbage with a fresh and tender texture. Common cooking methods include stir-frying, garlic stir-fry, or simmering in clear soup. To prepare, first wash the baby bok choy thoroughly, then add appropriate seasonings and ingredients according to your chosen method, and stir-fry until soft or simmer until flavorful.
Stir-Fried Beef with SauceA Chinese stir-fry dish featuring beef slices, typically cooked with onions, green peppers, and garlic in oil. Beef is blanched or briefly fried before stir-frying with vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce.
Pan-fried HairtailCrispy fried hairtail is a Chinese dish featuring hairtail as the main ingredient. After cleaning, the fish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.
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.
Preserved Vegetable and Minced Pork with Green BeansA stir-fried dish of green beans with minced pork and preserved vegetable paste, known for its savory and slightly salty flavor.
Boiling Black Fish SlicesBoiling black fish slices is a dish featuring black fish as the main ingredient. The fish is sliced and cooked with bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, and greens in boiling broth. The soup base is made by stir-frying doubanjiang, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, and garlic, then adding stock or water to boil before pouring over the fish and vegetables for quick cooking while preserving tenderness.
Steamed Sea Bass with OilOil-drenched sea bass is a dish made with fresh sea bass as the main ingredient, which is marinated and then finished by pouring hot oil over it to cook. The skin becomes crispy while the flesh remains tender, and when paired with a specially prepared sauce, it delivers a unique flavor.
Huai'an Eel DishA traditional Su cuisine dish made with eel, pork, and eggs, stir-fried to a tender and flavorful finish.
Hot Steamed Braised Beef BrisketA Cantonese classic dish featuring tender beef brisket simmered in broth, served chilled and sliced, preserving its natural flavor and texture.
Unique Rice Noodle StewA unique rice noodle stew featuring shrimp, chicken, and vegetables simmered in a savory sauce, creating a rich and flavorful dish.
Braised Beef Handmade NoodlesBraised beef hand-pulled noodles feature fresh beef and handmade noodles. Beef is braised with scallions, ginger, star anise, and spices until tender, creating a rich broth. Noodles are tossed in the sauce for a chewy texture and deep flavor.
Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented WineSweet glutinous rice balls cooked in fermented rice wine, made by shaping glutinous rice flour into small balls and simmering them in boiling water until they float, then adding rice wine and sugar for flavor.
Sauce Pepper Fresh FreshSauce Pepper Fresh Fresh is a dish mainly made with fresh peppers and special sauce, cooked by stir-frying. It has a fresh spicy taste, highlighting the spicy flavor of peppers and the rich taste of the sauce.
Sizzling Beef TenderloinBlack iron plate beef is a dish primarily made with beef, usually using the tenderloin or sirloin cut. The meat is sliced into strips, marinated with seasonings, and then quickly stir-fried on a hot iron plate until cooked through. Onions and green peppers are commonly added during cooking to enhance the flavor and texture.
Fresh Sauce Crispy ShrimpFresh sauce crispy shrimp features tender shrimp coated in a light batter and deep-fried until golden, then drizzled with a savory fresh sauce for a delightful crunch and umami flavor.
Sesame Oil TripeA Chinese dish made with pork kidneys stir-fried in sesame oil, known for its rich aroma and tender texture.