Aming Xiaocai · Seafood · Shanghai Cuisine (Pujian Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.8
5th Floor, Paris Spring Department Store, No. 118, Pujiang 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 5th Floor, Paris Spring Department Store, No. 118, Pujiang 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: Sizzling Eel丝, Walnut Bun, Ham and Large Yellow Croaker.
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: 5th Floor, Paris Spring Department Store, No. 118, Pujiang Road
- Popular dishes: Sizzling Eel丝, Walnut Bun, Ham and Large Yellow Croaker, Slow-Cooked Tofu, Clam and Liver Stir-fry
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Dishes
Sizzling Eel丝Fried eel threads in hot oil is a Chinese dish primarily made with eel. To prepare it, eel is sliced into thin strips and marinated with seasonings such as scallions, ginger, and garlic. Next, the eel strips are quickly stir-fried in hot oil to maintain their tender texture. Finally, hot oil is poured over the dish to enhance the aroma of the eel, resulting in a bright red color and rich, fragrant flavor.
Walnut BunWalnut bao is a traditional pastry made from flour as the main ingredient, fermented with yeast to form dough, then filled with walnuts, sugar, and a small amount of sesame seeds, and steamed. The outer skin is soft, while the filling is sweet and rich in flavor.
Ham and Large Yellow CroakerA dish made with fresh large yellow croaker and ham, steamed together to create a delicate and savory flavor.
Slow-Cooked TofuA traditional Chinese dish made by slowly simmering soft tofu with ingredients like minced meat, mushrooms, and shrimp, resulting in a rich, savory flavor.
Clam and Liver Stir-fryA Chinese home-style dish featuring fresh clams and pork liver, stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and seasonings for a savory, tender taste.
Vegetable SaladVegetable salad is made from fresh vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and carrot, sliced or diced, mixed with salad dressing. Add ingredients like egg, ham, or cheese as desired.
Premium Braised Pork BellyPremium braised pork belly is made with fatty pork belly, blanched to remove odor, then simmered with rock sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, star anise, and cinnamon until tender and glossy.
A Ming's Oil-Braised ShrimpA Ming's Oil-Braised Shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp stir-fried quickly in oil with garlic, ginger, and scallions, resulting in crispy shells and tender meat.
White Cut ChickenA classic Cantonese cold dish made by poaching chicken and slicing it thinly, served with soy sauce and sesame oil for a fresh, tender taste.
Pan-fried Ribbon FishFresh cuttlefish is marinated with salt and cooking wine, then pan-fried until golden brown on both sides, creating a crispy exterior and tender interior.
Black Pig Meatball Steamed CrabBlack pig meatballs steamed with crab, creating a rich and savory dish that highlights the delicate flavor of both ingredients.