Duan's Lobster & Beijing-style Lamb Spine Hot Pot (Zhonghua Xin Lu Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 430 Zhonghua Xin 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. 430 Zhonghua Xin 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: Cold-mixed Enoki Mushrooms, Dry-Fried Spicy Crawfish Tails, Rice Cake.
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: 4.1
- Address: No. 430 Zhonghua Xin Road
- Popular dishes: Cold-mixed Enoki Mushrooms, Dry-Fried Spicy Crawfish Tails, Rice Cake, Spicy Cucumber Salad, Goat Spine Hot Pot
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Dishes
Cold-mixed Enoki MushroomsFresh enoki mushrooms blanched and drained, then mixed with garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili oil.
Dry-Fried Spicy Crawfish TailsFresh crawfish tails stir-fried with dried chili, Sichuan pepper, and garlic for a spicy and aromatic flavor.
Rice CakeNian gao is a traditional Chinese rice product made primarily from glutinous rice. After steaming and pounding, it is shaped into a cohesive form. It has a soft and sticky texture and can be served as a staple food, dessert, or snack.
Spicy Cucumber SaladCucumber salad is a home-style cold dish primarily made with cucumbers. The preparation is simple: wash the cucumbers, crush them by hand, then mix with minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and seasonings.
Goat Spine Hot Pot羊蝎子 is a dish primarily made from lamb spine bones, named for its resemblance to a scorpion. The preparation typically involves blanching the lamb bones to remove any odor, then adding various spices and seasonings such as green onions, ginger, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and soy sauce, followed by slow stewing until the meat becomes tender and the marrow becomes richly fragrant.
Goat Spine Hot PotMutton spine hot pot features mutton spines as the main ingredient, combined with various spices and vegetables. The mutton spines are first stewed, then additional ingredients such as tofu and vegetables are added for hot pot cooking. The broth is rich and flavorful, with tender, succulent meat.
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.
Spicy SnailsA spicy stir-fried dish made with freshwater snails and chili peppers, popular in Sichuan cuisine.
Spicy Thirteen-Spice ShrimpA spicy Sichuan-style dish featuring fresh shrimp stir-fried with thirteen spices, chili, and Sichuan pepper for a bold, aromatic flavor.
Spicy Thirteen-Spice Crawfish (Medium Size)Fresh medium-sized crawfish stir-fried with a secret spicy thirteen-spice blend, delivering rich aroma and bold, numbing heat.