Old Chen Restaurant (Hongliu Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 264, Lane 238, Hong Liu 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. 264, Lane 238, Hong Liu Road. It is a 江浙菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pork Tetra, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin.
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: 3.8
- Address: No. 264, Lane 238, Hong Liu Road
- Popular dishes: Pork Tetra, Salted Pepper Pork Ribs, Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin, Fermented Mandarin Fish, Sweet Rice Wine Balls
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Dishes
Pork Tetra掌中宝 is a refined Chinese dish primarily made from chicken cartilage. During preparation, the chicken cartilage is marinated to absorb flavor, then quickly stir-fried at high heat to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, resulting in a rich and layered texture.
Salted Pepper Pork RibsBlack pepper salt pork strips is a dish made from pork tenderloin, sliced, marinated, deep-fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then stir-fried with black pepper salt. Golden color, crispy texture, rich pepper-salt aroma.
Sweet and Sour Pork TenderloinSweet and sour pork is a classic Chinese dish primarily made with pork tenderloin. The preparation involves cutting the tenderloin into strips, marinating it, then deep-frying until golden and crispy. It is finally coated with a sweet and sour sauce made from sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and other seasonings, creating a deliciously tangy and sweet flavor.
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.
Sweet Rice Wine BallsGlutinous rice balls cooked in fermented rice wine, a traditional sweet dish. Made by shaping glutinous rice flour into small balls, boiling until they float, then adding rice wine and sugar, sometimes with goji berries or red dates.
Braised and Roasted Pig TrottersBraised and roasted pig trotters with a savory, aromatic flavor, tender meat and crispy skin.
Bamboo Shoots with Chinese MushroomsStir-fried mushrooms with bok choy is a dish featuring fresh mushrooms and tender bok choy. Wash and cut the bok choy, remove stems from mushrooms and slice them. Blanch both ingredients, then stir-fry together with seasonings until well blended.