Hui Yuan
地方菜 · ⭐ 4.3
No. 486 Donglin 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. 486 Donglin Road. It is a 地方菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Salted Pork Head Meat, Sizzling Eel丝, Earthen Pot-Braised Old Goose.
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: 地方菜
- Rating: 4.3
- Address: No. 486 Donglin Road
- Popular dishes: Salted Pork Head Meat, Sizzling Eel丝, Earthen Pot-Braised Old Goose, Stir-fried Eggs with Earth Moss, Stone Pot Rice with Vegetables
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Dishes
Salted Pork Head MeatA traditional Chinese cold dish made from pork head, cured, boiled, and chilled before slicing, offering a savory and salty flavor with tender texture.
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.
Earthen Pot-Braised Old GooseA traditional dish made by slow-cooking old goose with spices and seasonings in an earthen pot, resulting in tender, flavorful meat.
Stir-fried Eggs with Earth MossA home-style dish made with earth moss and eggs. Wash the earth moss, blanch it, and set aside beaten eggs. Heat oil in a pan, fry the eggs first, then stir-fry the earth moss, finally mix and cook together.
Stone Pot Rice with VegetablesA Chinese dish featuring rice cooked in a stone pot with vegetables and meat, creating a crispy bottom layer and flavorful combination.
Stinky TofuStinky tofu is a traditional snack whose main ingredient is tofu. Through a special fermentation process, the tofu develops a unique smell and taste. The fermented tofu blocks are usually deep-fried until golden and crispy, then served with seasonings.
Fermented Mandarin FishStinky mandarin fish, made primarily from mandarin fish, is known for its unique aroma resulting from a special curing process. The fish is first cured and fermented, then braised with chili peppers, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings. The flesh is tender and the texture is smooth.
Sauce-Braised Pork KidneyA Sichuan dish featuring tender pork kidneys stir-fried with vegetables and a savory sauce made from fermented bean paste and soy sauce.
Golden Squash NoodlesA dish made from shredded pumpkin, stir-fried or served cold, with a soft and fragrant texture.
Crispy Yellow CroakerCrispy yellow croaker is a dish made with small yellow croakers, marinated and coated in starch or flour before frying until golden and crispy. The exterior is crunchy while the fish meat remains tender and fresh.