Yao's Crayfish (Jinqiao Thumb Plaza Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.4
West side of the intersection of Pingdu Road and Jiaodong Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Shanghai, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at West side of the intersection of Pingdu Road and Jiaodong Road. It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: 13-Spice Crawfish, Fresh Oysters, Salt-and-Pepper Frog Legs.
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: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.4
- Address: West side of the intersection of Pingdu Road and Jiaodong Road
- Popular dishes: 13-Spice Crawfish, Fresh Oysters, Salt-and-Pepper Frog Legs, Salted Edamame, Carbon Pot Hot Steam Lamb Soup
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Dishes
13-Spice CrawfishA dish of fresh crawfish cooked with a blend of thirteen spices, resulting in a rich and aromatic flavor.
Fresh OystersFresh oysters, using oysters as the main ingredient, are cleaned and eaten raw or lightly prepared to preserve their original flavor. Typically served with lemon juice, soy sauce, or mustard.
Salt-and-Pepper Frog LegsSzechuan salt and pepper frog is a dish featuring frogs as the main ingredient. After preparation, the frogs are marinated with wine and ginger to remove fishy odor, then coated in starch and deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside. Finally, they're stir-fried with garlic, chili, Sichuan peppercorns, and seasoned with salt and pepper for rich flavor.
Salted EdamameSalted boiled soybeans is a cold dish primarily made with fresh soybeans. The soybeans are blanched and then simmered with salt, star anise, cinnamon, and other spices, then cooled before serving. No complex seasonings are added during preparation, highlighting the fresh and tender texture of the soybeans.
Carbon Pot Hot Steam Lamb SoupA pot of fresh lamb, radish, and green onion is slowly stewed in a carbon-heated copper pot. The broth is clear and fragrant, with tender lamb and a subtle aroma.
PeanutPeanuts are a common ingredient that can be cooked into various delicious dishes. Typical methods include stir-frying, boiling, or roasting. To stir-fry peanuts, simply place them in hot oil and gently stir-fry over low heat until golden brown. Boiled peanuts involve cooking peanuts with seasonings until they become soft. Roasted peanuts are spread evenly on a baking tray and placed in a preheated oven until they become crispy and fragrant.
ScrewSnails are a dish primarily made with snail ingredients, usually field or sea snails, cleaned and processed by boiling or blanching in water. They can be stir-fried with葱姜蒜 and chili, or simmered with豆瓣酱 and soy sauce to enhance flavor.
Golden Soup Garlic CrawfishGolden garlic lobster soup features fresh lobsters stir-fried with garlic, ginger, and onions. After cleaning and blanching the lobsters to remove odor, they are cooked with garlic, chili, and tomato sauce, then simmered in broth or water and thickened for a rich, flavorful finish.
Large Oyster in Pressure CookerLarge oysters simmered in a pressure cooker, tender and flavorful, seasoned with garlic, ginger, and a touch of cooking wine.
Lobster GrandA dish featuring fresh large lobster cooked with vegetables and a special sauce, offering rich flavor and tender meat.