Uyghur Restaurant (Yishan Road Store)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 3.9
No. 280 Yishan 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 No. 280 Yishan Road. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Cumin Lamb, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, Xinjiang Milk Tea.
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: 新疆菜
- Rating: 3.9
- Address: No. 280 Yishan Road
- Popular dishes: Cumin Lamb, Xinjiang Big Plate Chicken, Xinjiang Milk Tea, Xinjiang Hand-Rice, Xinjiang Noodles with Sauce
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Dishes
Cumin LambCumin lamb is a dish primarily made with lamb, seasoned with cumin powder and garnished with cilantro. The lamb is sliced, marinated with cumin and other seasonings, then quickly stir-fried in hot oil until cooked through, and finally sprinkled with cilantro for added aroma.
Xinjiang Big Plate ChickenXinjiang large plate chicken is a dish made from ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and chili peppers. First, the chicken is cut into pieces and stir-fried with spices, then vegetables like potatoes and chili peppers are added, and it is slowly stewed until fully flavored. Finally, the sauce is reduced and served on a plate.
Xinjiang Milk TeaXinjiang milk tea is made from fresh milk and brick tea. First, crush the brick tea and boil it in a copper pot or water pot. Once the tea boils, add fresh milk and continuously stir with a spoon while boiling until the tea and milk are fully blended. Remove the tea leaves, add salt, and it's ready.
Xinjiang Hand-RiceXinjiang hand-pulled rice is a traditional Xinjiang dish made primarily with lamb, carrots, onions, and rice. First, the lamb is stewed until tender, then diced carrots and onions are stir-fried in the pot. Finally, the pre-soaked rice is added and cooked together until it absorbs the rich meat aroma and becomes soft and sticky.
Xinjiang Noodles with SauceXinjiang mixed noodles is a dish made with hand-pulled noodles as the main ingredient, combined with stir-fried beef or lamb, onions, carrots, and other vegetables, then seasoned with soy sauce, salt, chili oil, and other condiments. The noodles are chewy, the ingredients are rich, and the flavor is robust.
油塔子油塔子是一种以面粉为主要原料,通过和面、擀皮、卷叠、油炸制成的传统面点。制作时将面团擀成薄片,折叠后切成小段,再经油炸至金黄酥脆,内部层次分明,口感松软。
Grilled Lamb RibsGrilled lamb chops is a dish made primarily from lamb chops, prepared by roasting. After marinating, the lamb chops are placed on a grill and slowly roasted over moderate heat until the exterior turns golden and crispy while the meat remains tender and juicy.
Roasted Lamb LegRoast lamb leg is a dish primarily made with lamb leg as the main ingredient. The preparation process mainly includes marinating and roasting steps until the lamb leg turns golden on the outside and the meat becomes tender.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Lamb Stir-Fried FlatbreadLamb stir-fried with naan is a dish featuring lamb and naan as main ingredients. Lamb slices or cubes are stir-fried with naan pieces and seasonings like green onions, ginger, and garlic, making the lamb flavorful and the naan soft and aromatic.
Homemade YogurtHomemade yogurt is a dairy product made primarily from milk and yogurt starter. The preparation method is simple: first heat the milk to an appropriate temperature, then mix in the yogurt starter evenly, and finally place it in a保温 container for fermentation. Once it has set, it is ready to enjoy.
Thin-skinned steamed bunThin-skinned buns are a traditional Chinese dough-based delicacy made by wrapping a filling inside a thin dough wrapper and steaming it. The dough is typically made from fermented dough that is rolled out thinly, and the filling is usually a mixture of pork, cabbage, scallions, and ginger, though shrimp or mushrooms can also be added according to taste.
Lamb in NaanLamb and naan is a specialty dish from Xinjiang, primarily made with lamb and naan. The preparation typically involves cutting tender, slow-cooked lamb into pieces, serving it with baked or fried naan, and drizzling it with rich lamb broth so the naan fully absorbs the flavorful sauce, creating a unique texture.