Zi Yan Ji · Shanghai White Cut Chicken (Jining Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.7
No. 1226 Jiangning 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. 1226 Jiangning 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: Shanghai-style Pork Cutlet, 上海白斩鸡, Shanghai Drunken Chicken.
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: 4.7
- Address: No. 1226 Jiangning Road
- Popular dishes: Shanghai-style Pork Cutlet, 上海白斩鸡, Shanghai Drunken Chicken, Salted Pork and Tofu Stew, Fried Pork Cutlet Curry Rice
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Dishes
Shanghai-style Pork CutletShanghai-style pork cutlet made from pork tenderloin, marinated and coated with starch, egg wash, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Crispy outside, tender and juicy inside.
上海白斩鸡上海白斩鸡以鸡肉为主料,选用新鲜仔鸡,经沸水煮熟后迅速冷却,使鸡肉紧实鲜嫩。食用时切块装盘,配以姜丝和蘸料,保持原汁原味。
Shanghai Drunken ChickenShanghai Drunken Chicken is a traditional Chinese dish made with chicken marinated in yellow rice wine, ginger, and scallions, then served cold. It has a fresh and tender texture with a rich aroma of alcohol and seasonings.
Salted Pork and Tofu Stew咸肉豆腐煲 is made with salted pork and tofu. Slice the pork, add to a clay pot with tofu cubes, water or broth, and simmer gently until flavorful. Add ginger for aroma and optional vegetables like greens or mushrooms.
Fried Pork Cutlet Curry RicePork cutlet curry rice features pork tenderloin marinated and then coated in flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried to a golden crisp. It is served with a rich curry sauce made from onions, carrots, and potatoes, poured over steamed rice to create a flavorful and satisfying main dish.
Poached Chicken RiceA classic Chinese dish featuring tender poached chicken served over fragrant rice, often accompanied by ginger and scallion sauce.
Century Egg and Pork PorridgePreserved egg and lean pork congee is a traditional Chinese porridge dish, primarily made with preserved eggs, lean pork, and rice. The method involves cooking rice into a porridge, then adding pre-prepared preserved eggs and lean pork, continuing to simmer until the ingredients are fully cooked and the porridge reaches a thick consistency.
Pepper Chicken Hot PotA savory hot pot made with chicken, black pepper, ginger, and goji berries, known for its warming and nourishing properties.
Drunk ChickenA Chinese dish made by marinating chicken in yellow wine and seasonings, then steaming it to achieve a tender, fragrant flavor.
Green VegetablesChinese cabbage is a common vegetable known for its tender green leaves. When preparing it, fresh Chinese cabbage is typically selected, washed clean, and then cooked using methods such as stir-frying, boiling, or stewing. During cooking, ingredients like minced garlic and ginger slices can be added to enhance flavor while preserving its natural taste, highlighting the vegetable's fresh and natural appeal.
Chicken Noodle SoupChicken noodle soup is made by simmering chicken and water to create a flavorful broth, then adding noodles and cooking until done. Main ingredients include chicken, noodles, scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The broth is rich and the noodles are chewy.
Chicken Soup DumplingsChicken soup dumplings are made primarily from chicken and dumpling wrappers. First, chicken is simmered to create a rich and flavorful broth, then the filled dumplings are cooked in it. The wrappers are thin and delicate, the filling tender, and the broth delicious—creating a perfect harmony of flavors and nutrition.
Chicken Blood SoupA traditional soup made primarily from chicken blood, seasoned with scallions, ginger, and cilantro, offering a smooth and savory taste.