Halal · Northwest Home Restaurant (Shanghai First Store)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 1055-5 Zhongxing 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. 1055-5 Zhongxing Road. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dongxiang Hand-Roasted Lamb, Grilled Lamb Ribs from the Desert, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot.
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: 新疆菜
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 1055-5 Zhongxing Road
- Popular dishes: Dongxiang Hand-Roasted Lamb, Grilled Lamb Ribs from the Desert, Spicy Potatoes in Dry Pot, Xinjiang Hand-Rice, Xinjiang Lamb Skewers
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Dishes
Dongxiang Hand-Roasted LambDongxiang hand-grabbed mutton is a traditional dish made with fresh mutton, boiled or stewed in clear water until tender, preserving its original flavor. Typically using lamb leg or rib, it's seasoned simply with scallions and ginger, and eaten by hand.
Grilled Lamb Ribs from the DesertGrilled lamb ribs from the desert use fresh lamb ribs, marinated and grilled over charcoal. Rich in protein, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, it's crispy outside and tender inside with rich aroma.
Spicy Potatoes in Dry PotDry Pot Potato Slices is a dish primarily made with potatoes. The potatoes are sliced thinly and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Then, they are stir-fried in a dry pot with chili peppers, scallions, ginger, garlic, and other seasonings, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.
Xinjiang Hand-RiceXinjiang hand-pulled rice is a traditional Xinjiang dish made primarily with lamb, carrots, onions, and rice. First, the lamb is stewed until tender, then diced carrots and onions are stir-fried in the pot. Finally, the pre-soaked rice is added and cooked together until it absorbs the rich meat aroma and becomes soft and sticky.
Xinjiang Lamb SkewersXinjiang lamb skewers, made by cutting lamb with alternating fat and lean into chunks, then threading onto bamboo or metal skewers. During grilling over charcoal, the meat is slowly roasted until charred on the outside and tender inside, while continuously brushing it with a special spice sauce to enhance flavor.
Hezhou BaoziHezhou Baozi is a traditional northern Chinese dumpling made with leavened dough filled with spiced lamb, onions, and carrots, steamed to perfection for a soft texture and savory flavor.
Stir-fried Oil-mustard GreensStir-fried oil lettuce is a home-style vegetarian dish primarily made with fresh oil lettuce. After washing and cutting the lettuce into segments, it is quickly stir-fried in hot oil and seasoned with an appropriate amount of salt to maintain the vegetable's crisp and tender texture.
Milk Sweet Rice Wine SoupMilk glutinous rice wine soup is made by heating glutinous rice wine and fresh milk together until slightly boiling, creating a warm drink. A small amount of rock sugar or goji berries may be added for flavor.
Beef Noodle SoupBeef noodle soup features hand-pulled noodles and tender beef chunks, accompanied by a variety of vegetables and a rich beef broth. The noodles are hand-rolled for a chewy texture, and the broth is slowly simmered from beef bones to create a deep, flavorful taste.
Special Eight Treasure Bowl TeaA fragrant tea blend with eight ingredients including lotus seeds, goji berries, longan, red dates, chrysanthemum, rock sugar, walnuts, and peanuts, simmered in a bowl for a rich, sweet taste.
Lamb Noodle SoupLamb noodle soup is a dish made primarily from lamb and flour. First, cook the lamb until tender, then slice it for later use. Mix flour with water to form a dough, roll it into thin sheets, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Next, boil the noodles in lamb broth until cooked through, then add the sliced lamb and seasonings.
Xinjiang LambXiyu lamb dish uses fresh lamb as main ingredient, with onions and carrots as accompaniments, slow-cooked or braised. Lamb is blanched to remove odor, then simmered with spices until tender and flavorful.
Nang Stir-Fried MeatNaan stir-fried with lamb is a dish primarily made with naan and lamb. The naan is cut into pieces and stir-fried together with sliced lamb, along with辅料 such as onions and carrots. It is seasoned and cooked to perfection.