Big-Eyed Buns (Yongqing Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.5
Nansen Yuan Holiday Hotel, Yongqing 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 Nansen Yuan Holiday Hotel, Yongqing 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: Preserved Vegetable and Pork Bun, Hot Dog Roll, Flower-shaped steamed bun.
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: 3.5
- Address: Nansen Yuan Holiday Hotel, Yongqing Road
- Popular dishes: Preserved Vegetable and Pork Bun, Hot Dog Roll, Flower-shaped steamed bun, Sour Cabbage Dumplings, Sour Pickle Dumplings
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Dishes
Preserved Vegetable and Pork BunSteamed pork and pickled mustard greens buns are made with a flour dough wrapper and filled with a mixture of fatty pork and pickled mustard greens. The pickled mustard greens, which have been preserved and sun-dried, offer a unique savory aroma. When combined with well-marbled pork and seasoned appropriately, the filling is wrapped in fermented dough and steamed to perfection.
Hot Dog RollA hot dog roll is a fast food item made by placing a grilled sausage into a small bun, accompanied by vegetables such as lettuce and pickles, and topped with a special sauce.
Flower-shaped steamed bunBaozi is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, crafted through steps such as fermentation, kneading, and rolling. Its surface features a spiral pattern, with a soft texture and distinct layers.
Sour Cabbage DumplingsSuancai bao is a dumpling filled with pickled cabbage, typically made with flour dough and steamed or pan-fried.
Sour Pickle DumplingsSour mustard greens bao is a steamed bun filled with sour mustard greens mixed with minced pork or vegetarian filling. The greens are chopped and seasoned, then wrapped in fermented dough and steamed.
Vegetable DumplingsVegetable dumplings are a traditional dish made by wrapping fresh greens in flour-based dough and steaming or pan-frying. Main ingredients include vegetables, flour, and minimal seasonings. The greens are chopped, mixed with seasoning, wrapped in rolled dough, then cooked by steaming or frying.
Mushroom DumplingsXianggu Cai Bao is a Chinese dim sum dish made primarily with mushrooms and greens. The filling consists of diced mushrooms and chopped vegetables wrapped in a dough, then steamed to perfection, releasing a delicate vegetable aroma and the unique flavor of mushrooms. During preparation, the mushrooms and greens are first stir-fried and seasoned before being encased in the dough and steamed until fully cooked.
Fresh Meat BunSteamed pork buns are a classic Chinese pastry made with pork as the main ingredient. The dough is fermented to achieve a soft and fluffy texture, while the filling uses fresh pork seasoned with spices and mixed thoroughly. After steaming, the filling becomes tender and juicy, perfectly blending with the dough to create an irresistible flavor.