Zhuangyuan Lou Restaurant (Jinxi Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.5
No. 346 Jinxī Road (near Jinze Bus Station)
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. 346 Jinxī Road (near Jinze Bus Station). It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Ancient Town Braised Eel, Sizzling Eel丝, Braised Bamboo Shoots in Oil.
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: 4.5
- Address: No. 346 Jinxī Road (near Jinze Bus Station)
- Popular dishes: Ancient Town Braised Eel, Sizzling Eel丝, Braised Bamboo Shoots in Oil, Stir-Fried Shrimp, Steamed Whitebait
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Dishes
Ancient Town Braised EelFresh eel is marinated, pan-fried, and slowly braised with soy sauce, sugar, and wine to create a richly flavored dish with tender texture and glossy finish.
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.
Braised Bamboo Shoots in OilOil-braised bamboo shoots is a dish primarily made with bamboo shoots. The preparation involves cutting the bamboo shoots into pieces, stir-frying them in hot oil until slightly golden, adding seasonings such as soy sauce and sugar, then slowly simmering over low heat until fully flavored, and finally reducing the sauce before serving.
Stir-Fried ShrimpOil-blasted shrimp is a Chinese dish made with fresh river shrimp, quickly stir-fried in hot oil. Shrimp are deveined,留尾, marinated with wine and salt, then stir-fried rapidly in hot oil with葱姜蒜 for aroma, finished with a touch of soy sauce and sugar to make the meat tender and shiny red.
Steamed WhitebaitSteamed whitebait is a dish made from fresh whitebait fish, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, then steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
Steamed White FishSteamed white fish is a dish made with fresh white fish, seasoned with ginger slices and green onions, and steamed to preserve its natural flavor.
White-Cut ChickenWhite-cut chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with tender chicken as the main ingredient, carefully prepared to preserve the original flavor of the meat. The preparation method mainly involves boiling the whole chicken until cooked, then cutting it into small pieces. The skin turns golden and tempting, while the meat remains fresh, tender, and juicy.
Braised Pork BellyBraised pork belly is a classic Chinese dish made with pork belly as the main ingredient. After stir-frying and slow simmering, the meat becomes tender and juicy. During cooking, ingredients such as caramelized sugar and soy sauce are commonly added to give the dish a rich red color and deep flavor.
WatercressCao Tou is a dish primarily made from Cao Tou (a wild vegetable, scientifically known as alfalfa). Typically, the Cao Tou is washed, blanched, and then stir-fried with ingredients such as minced garlic and ginger threads to maintain its fresh and tender texture.
Kanazawa Local DumplingsKanazawa local dumplings are made with locally sourced pork and shrimp, steamed in delicate wrappers for a fresh, savory taste.