Zuoting Yuan Fresh Beef Hot Pot (Senlan Garden City Branch)
Hot pot · ⭐ 4.5
No. 517 Qifan 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. 517 Qifan Road. It is a Hot pot place, and the flavors are rich (savory and bold; some bases can be spicy). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Skin Roll, Dried Mustard Greens Beef Pie, Chaozhou-style rice noodle sheets.
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: Hot pot
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: No. 517 Qifan Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Skin Roll, Dried Mustard Greens Beef Pie, Chaozhou-style rice noodle sheets, Beef Luncheon Meat, Beef Meatball Platter
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Dishes
Pork Skin RollSkillet pork is a dish primarily made with pork skin and pork. The pork skin is blanched, sliced into strips, and then stewed or braised together with fatty pork belly until the skin becomes soft and tender while the meat absorbs rich flavors. Common seasonings such as soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine are added during preparation to give the dish a glossy red color and a complex taste.
Dried Mustard Greens Beef PieSteamed beef and dried mustard greens bun made by mixing minced beef with dried mustard greens, wrapping in dough, and pan-frying until golden. Main ingredients: beef, dried mustard greens, flour, and seasonings.
Chaozhou-style rice noodle sheetsChao Shan specialty rice noodle is a traditional snack made from wide rice noodles, cooked with beef, offal, or seafood in a rich broth. After blanching, the noodles are simmered in the soup with seasonings and garnished with cilantro or green onions.
Beef Luncheon MeatBeef luncheon meat is made from minced beef, starch, seasonings, and other ingredients, mixed, filled, and cooked by steaming or heating to form a solid shape. It's usually cylindrical or rectangular with a smooth texture, easy to slice.
Beef Meatball PlatterBeef meatball platter features two types: traditional hand-made beef balls and seafood beef balls with shrimp. Made from fresh beef tenderloin, seasoned and cooked by boiling or steaming, served with vegetable garnish.
Demon Bull PlatterThe Bull Demon Platter features beef as the main ingredient, combined with various side vegetables such as onions, green peppers, and carrots, prepared by stir-frying or stewing. The beef is sliced or cubed and cooked together with the vegetables. Seasonings include soy sauce, cooking wine, ginger, and garlic, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.
Fatty Pig's TrotterFéi pián is a dish primarily made with pig trotters. Typically, the pig trotters are blanched and then stewed together with seasonings until tender and flavorful. During preparation, ingredients such as soy sauce, sugar, and cooking wine may be added to achieve a bright red color and rich taste.
Energy Bull Demon PlatterThe Energy Ox Demon Platter features beef as the main ingredient, paired with vegetables such as onions, green peppers, and red peppers, and is prepared by stir-frying. The beef is sliced and marinated to absorb flavor, then stir-fried together with the vegetables to preserve the natural taste of the ingredients.
Self-Service Fruit JamA fruit jam made from fresh fruits, simmered and sweetened, served in a self-service style for topping bread, yogurt, or ice cream.
Jasmine Mint Wagyu StripJasmine Mint Tenderloin is a dish featuring beef tenderloin (specifically the 'tenderloin' cut) as the main ingredient, seasoned with jasmine flowers and mint leaves. The tenderloin is sliced, marinated with seasonings, then quickly stir-fried or mixed with jasmine flowers and mint leaves to preserve the original flavor and fragrance of the ingredients.
Flying Fish Roe Shrimp DumplingsFlying fish roe shrimp dumpling is made with fresh shrimp meat mixed with starch and egg white, then topped with flying fish roe. The shrimp dumpling is smooth, and the roe is plump, offering a rich texture.
Fresh BeefFresh beef is a dish primarily made with fresh beef. To prepare it, first slice the beef thinly and marinate it with appropriate seasonings to infuse flavor. Then, quickly stir-fry the beef in hot oil until it changes color, preserving its tender texture. Finally, garnish with vegetables or seasonings to add color and depth to the dish.
Fresh Beef LegFresh beef leg is selected from the fresh leg portion, sliced and cooked by pan-frying, stir-frying or stewing to retain its tender texture and rich meat aroma.