HOMES Shanghai Local Cuisine (Huaihai West Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
Second-Floor Shop, Xin Huaihai Fang, Nos. 1580-12, Kaixuan Road (turn left at Exit 6 of Hongqiao Road Metro Station and enter Huaihai Fang)
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 Second-Floor Shop, Xin Huaihai Fang, Nos. 1580-12, Kaixuan Road (turn left at Exit 6 of Hongqiao Road Metro Station and enter Huaihai Fang). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Premium Beef Cubes, Traditional Vegetarian Duck, Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish Mackerel.
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: 4.8
- Address: Second-Floor Shop, Xin Huaihai Fang, Nos. 1580-12, Kaixuan Road (turn left at Exit 6 of Hongqiao Road Metro Station and enter Huaihai Fang)
- Popular dishes: Premium Beef Cubes, Traditional Vegetarian Duck, Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish Mackerel, Shanghai-style Eel Strips, 熟醉大闸蟹
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Dishes
Premium Beef CubesPremium beef cubes made from high-quality tenderloin, cut into uniform small squares, marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and starch, then quickly stir-fried or deep-fried until the surface is slightly charred while the inside remains tender. The finished dish has a bright red color and firm, elastic texture.
Traditional Vegetarian DuckA vegetarian dish made by wrapping seasoned vegetable fillings in tofu skin and steaming, mimicking the texture and flavor of duck.
Shanghai-style Smoked Spanish MackerelA traditional Shanghai dish made by marinating and smoking fresh Spanish mackerel with tea and sugar, resulting in tender fish with a subtle smoky-sweet flavor.
Shanghai-style Eel StripsA classic Shanghai dish made with eel strips stir-fried with vegetables and a savory sauce, known for its tender texture and rich flavor.
熟醉大闸蟹熟醉大闸蟹以新鲜大闸蟹为主料，经蒸熟后浸泡在由黄酒、酱油、糖、姜片、葱段等调制的醉汁中腌制而成，使蟹肉吸收酒香与调味料的精华。
Braised Pork BellySpecial braised pork belly is made with fatty pork, blanched and then stewed with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, cinnamon, and bay leaves until tender and glossy.
Zi Fan GaoZi Fan Gao is a traditional Chinese snack made by steaming glutinous rice and rice together, then frying the cut pieces until crispy outside and soft inside, often served with minced meat, shrimp, and scallions.
Glutinous Rice with Red DatesA traditional Chinese dessert made by steaming glutinous rice wrapped around pitted red dates, resulting in a sweet and chewy treat.
Chicken Wing Soup with Tofu Skin NoodlesA dish made by simmering tofu skin noodles in chicken wing broth, resulting in a rich, savory flavor and tender texture.
Seaweed-Crusted Yellow CroakerA Jiangsu-style dish featuring crispy fried small yellow croaker sprinkled with savory seaweed flakes.
Crab Meat TofuCrab meat tofu is a traditional delicacy made with soft tofu as the main ingredient, combined with fresh crab meat and crab roe. The preparation involves cutting the tofu into small pieces, mixing it with sautéed crab meat and roe, adding broth or water, gently simmering, and finally seasoning and reducing the sauce so the tofu fully absorbs the rich crab flavor.