Jingao Jia Yan (Jinqiao Branch)
特色菜 · ⭐ 4.2
No. 2330 Jingao 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. 2330 Jingao Road. It is a 特色菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Golden Threadfin Bream, Jia Yan Signature Maoxuewang, Soul-Capturing Fish Head.
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: 特色菜
- Rating: 4.2
- Address: No. 2330 Jingao Road
- Popular dishes: Golden Threadfin Bream, Jia Yan Signature Maoxuewang, Soul-Capturing Fish Head, Mother's Braised Pork Belly, Stir-Fried Pork
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Dishes
Golden Threadfin BreamOrange-spotted grouper is a high-end fish typically prepared by steaming or braising. The main ingredient is the orange-spotted grouper, with辅料 including ginger threads, green onion segments, and soy sauce. Steaming preserves the fish's tender texture, while braising allows the flesh to absorb the rich flavors of the sauce.
Jia Yan Signature MaoxuewangJia Yan Signature Maoxuewang is a Sichuan dish made with ingredients such as beef tripe, duck blood, and yellow throat, cooked in a spicy and numbing broth, offering a rich and delicious flavor.
Soul-Capturing Fish HeadHun Fish Head is a dish made with fresh fish head, simmered with ginger, scallion, garlic, and other seasonings. Typically using bighead carp or silver carp heads, it's pan-fried then slowly stewed in broth with fermented broad bean paste and chili to absorb the rich flavors while keeping the flesh tender.
Mother's Braised Pork BellyMother's braised pork belly is a home-style dish primarily made with pork belly. The preparation involves cutting the pork into pieces, stir-frying until slightly golden, then adding caramel color and soy sauce for stewing until the meat becomes tender and the sauce thickens.
Stir-Fried PorkStir-fried pork is a Chinese dish primarily made with pork, typically sliced thinly and quickly stir-fried with garlic, chili, and other seasonings. The dish has a bright red color, tender meat, and retains the original flavors of the ingredients during cooking.
Stir-Fried Beef with Yellow OnionStir-fried Yellow Beef is a dish made primarily with yellow beef and vegetables. To prepare it, slice the yellow beef thinly, marinate it with seasonings to infuse flavor, then quickly stir-fry it together with garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and other ingredients to maintain the beef's tender texture.
New-style Sea Cucumber with Oil-Flavored EelNew-style sea cucumber with oil-flavored eel is a Chinese dish made with sea cucumber and eel as main ingredients, using a unique cooking method that combines the two with special seasonings for a fresh and rich flavor.
Spider CrabSpider crab is a dish made primarily with fresh spider crab. The preparation typically involves cleaning the crab body, then steaming or stir-frying it, and adding seasonings such as ginger and garlic to enhance the aroma according to taste. Spider crab has delicious meat and is a delicacy for seafood lovers.
Shanghai Boiled ChickenA classic Shanghai dish featuring tender, poached chicken served chilled with ginger and soy sauce for a delicate, savory flavor.
Seafood Bean NoodlesA Chinese dish made with yellow bean noodles and fresh seafood like shrimp, squid, and clams, offering a savory and satisfying flavor.
Braised Beef Tenderloin with Tea Tree MushroomsTender beef strips stir-fried with tea tree mushrooms in a rich braising sauce, offering a savory and aromatic dish.
Peking Roast DuckOld Beijing Roast Duck is made from tender Peking duck with a unique roasting technique, resulting in crispy skin and tender meat with a bright red color. It's best enjoyed by wrapping slices in thin pancakes, along with scallion strips and sweet bean sauce.
Golden Garlic Pork RibsGolden Garlic Bone is a dish primarily made with pork ribs. The preparation involves marinating the pork ribs to infuse flavor, then coating them with minced garlic and other seasonings before deep-frying at high temperature until golden and crispy. Finally, it is garnished with chopped green onions to enhance aroma.