Ancient Method Traditional Beef Restaurant (Zhenqian Road Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 88 Zhenqian 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. 88 Zhenqian 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: Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Signature Beef Soup, Beef Offal Fried Rice.
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: 3.6
- Address: No. 88 Zhenqian Road
- Popular dishes: Spicy Frog Legs in Dry Pot, Signature Beef Soup, Beef Offal Fried Rice, Beef Offal Noodle Soup, Beef Handmade Noodles
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Dishes
Spicy Frog Legs in Dry PotDry Pot Frog is a dish featuring frog legs as the main ingredient, stir-fried with various spices and vegetables. The frog meat is tender and becomes deliciously flavorful after cooking, with an aromatic fragrance. The dry pot method preserves the dish's dry and fragrant characteristics, while the addition of vegetables enhances the textural layers.
Signature Beef SoupSignature beef soup made with brisket or shank, simmered with scallions, ginger, star anise, and spices. Slow-cooked for rich broth and tender meat. Serve with vermicelli or tofu skin, season to taste with salt and pepper.
Beef Offal Fried RiceA stir-fried rice dish made with beef offal, vegetables, and seasonings, popular in Chinese street food culture.
Beef Offal Noodle SoupBeef offal noodle soup is made with beef offal (such as tripe, intestines, and lungs) and rice noodles. After cleaning and blanching the offal to remove odor, it's stewed with ginger slices and scallions until tender, then boiled with soaked rice noodles and seasoned.
Beef Handmade NoodlesBeef hand-pulled noodles feature fresh beef slices or strips cooked with handmade noodles. The noodles are chewy and elastic, the beef tender, and the sauce typically made from soy sauce, scallions, and ginger.
Beef RibsBeef short ribs are selected from the rib section with bones, blanched to remove odor, then marinated with soy sauce, cooking wine, and ginger slices before slow-cooking or braising until tender and flavorful.
Secret-Recipe Crisp RadishCrisp radish marinated with a secret blend of garlic, chili, vinegar, and sugar for a refreshing, tangy bite.
Honey Peach Water MangoHoney Peach Water Mango is a dessert made with fresh honey peaches and mangoes. The peaches and mangoes are cut into pieces, seasoned with appropriate honey, mixed evenly, and then chilled for serving.
Egg and Green Pepper Rice BowlGreen pepper stir-fried egg over rice is a Chinese dish featuring eggs and green peppers. Eggs are scrambled and set aside, then green peppers sliced and stir-fried together with the eggs, seasoned and served over steamed rice.
Leek DumplingsScallion pancakes are a traditional snack made primarily from scallions, eggs, and flour. Scallions are chopped and mixed with cooked eggs, then seasoned to create the filling. A dough is made by mixing flour with water, rolled into wrappers, and filled with the mixture before being pan-fried until golden and crispy.