Dongcheng Story · Seeking Mama's Taste (Yulan Road Branch)
江浙菜 · ⭐ 4.1
No. 270 Yulan 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. 270 Yulan 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: Cucumber Salad, Bamboo Shoot and Bone Marrow Meat, Signature Shrimp Paste Pork Ribs.
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: 4.1
- Address: No. 270 Yulan Road
- Popular dishes: Cucumber Salad, Bamboo Shoot and Bone Marrow Meat, Signature Shrimp Paste Pork Ribs, Pine Nut Mandarin Fish, Pan-fried Bun
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Dishes
Cucumber SaladA refreshing Chinese cold dish made with cucumber and carrot ribbons, seasoned with garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.
Bamboo Shoot and Bone Marrow MeatA Chinese dish featuring tender mountain yam and rich bone marrow, slow-cooked or steamed for a savory, nourishing flavor.
Signature Shrimp Paste Pork RibsSignature Shrimp Paste Pork Ribs features tender pork ribs slow-cooked in shrimp paste, delivering a rich, savory flavor with a hint of sweetness.
Pine Nut Mandarin FishSongzi Gu Yu is a dish made from mandarin fish and pine nuts. The fish is scored, fried until crispy, then stir-fried with sautéed pine nuts and drizzled with sweet and sour sauce, resulting in crispy exterior and tender interior with nutty aroma.
Pan-fried BunA pan-fried bun is a snack filled with pork and made from flour dough. To prepare it, wrap the pork filling in dough, then pan-fry in a skillet with oil until the bottom turns golden and crispy, finally sprinkling sesame seeds and green onions on top.
Stone Pot Rice with VegetablesA Chinese dish featuring rice cooked in a stone pot with vegetables and meat, creating a crispy bottom layer and flavorful combination.
Shanghai-style smoked fishOld Shanghai smoked fish is a traditional dish made from mandarin fish or grass carp, prepared by marinating, frying, and braising. The fish is first marinated to absorb flavor, then deep-fried until golden and crispy, and finally soaked in a specially prepared braising sauce to enhance its rich taste.
Old Shanghai Eel SauceA classic Shanghai dish made with eel, braised in a rich sauce of soy sauce, sugar, and lard for a savory, tender flavor.
Clam and Liver Stir-fryA Chinese home-style dish featuring fresh clams and pork liver, stir-fried with ginger, garlic, and seasonings for a savory, tender taste.
Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented WineSweet glutinous rice balls cooked in fermented rice wine, made by shaping glutinous rice flour into small balls and simmering them in boiling water until they float, then adding rice wine and sugar for flavor.
阿婆红烧肉阿婆红烧肉以五花肉为主要食材，经过焯水处理后与冰糖、生抽、老抽、料酒、八角、桂皮等调料一同炖煮，直至肉质软糯、色泽红亮。
Egg Picking StonesA creative Chinese dish featuring eggs with tofu and greens, steamed and stir-fried for a tender texture and balanced nutrition.