Saigon Mama • Vietnamese Noodles (Jiuguang Center Store)
Southeast Asian cuisine · ⭐ 4.1
B1 Floor, Daning Jiuguang Shopping Mall, No. 2188 Gonghe Xin Road (opposite Huawei outdoor seating area)
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 B1 Floor, Daning Jiuguang Shopping Mall, No. 2188 Gonghe Xin Road (opposite Huawei outdoor seating area). It is a Southeast Asian cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Beef Noodle Soup, Squid Cake, Locomotive Rice Noodles.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Southeast Asian cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
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: Southeast Asian cuisine
- Rating: 4.1
- Address: B1 Floor, Daning Jiuguang Shopping Mall, No. 2188 Gonghe Xin Road (opposite Huawei outdoor seating area)
- Popular dishes: Beef Noodle Soup, Squid Cake, Locomotive Rice Noodles, Beef Ribs Train Head Rice Noodles, Special Fresh Shrimp Rolls
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Dishes
Beef Noodle SoupFresh beef rice noodles made with sliced or shredded beef, cooked or mixed with rice noodles and seasoned with broth. Garnished with green onions and cilantro.
Squid CakeCuttlefish cakes are made primarily from cuttlefish meat, starch, and seasonings. The cuttlefish is minced, mixed with starch, shaped into patties, and then fried or pan-fried.
Locomotive Rice NoodlesPhở tàu hỏa is made with rice noodles as the main ingredient, combined with various meats such as beef, beef tripe, and beef tendons, accompanied by vegetables like bean sprouts and cilantro. It is seasoned with fish sauce and lime juice, resulting in a清淡 (light) yet flavorful broth.
Beef Ribs Train Head Rice NoodlesBeef short rib train head rice noodles made with beef short ribs, rice noodles, spices, and seasonings simmered together. Beef is blanched first, then slowly stewed with ginger and scallions until tender. Rice noodles are added at the end to absorb the rich broth. Clear or slightly yellow soup, tender beef, and smooth rice noodles.
Special Fresh Shrimp RollsSpecial fresh shrimp rolls are made with fresh large shrimp, deveined and sliced or mashed, mixed with shredded vegetables like carrots and cucumbers, wrapped in thin pancakes or spring roll wrappers, then fried or steamed. The outer skin is crispy or soft, with a flavorful, chewy filling.
Mango Sticky RiceMango sticky rice is made from glutinous rice and fresh mango. The glutinous rice is soaked and then steamed, served with diced mango and drizzled with coconut milk for a sweet and chewy flavor.
Vietnamese Spring RollsVietnamese spring rolls are made with rice paper wrapped around fillings such as pork, shrimp, bean sprouts, and lettuce, offering a refreshing and non-greasy taste. The rolled spring rolls can be dipped in fish sauce or lemon juice for added flavor and texture.
Vietnamese Drip CoffeeVietnamese drip coffee uses a special metal dripper to slowly extract coffee from coarsely ground beans with hot water, typically served with condensed milk and ice. Main ingredients include Vietnamese coffee beans, condensed milk, and ice.
Vietnamese Coconut JellyVietnamese Coconut Jelly is a dessert made primarily with coconut milk, coconut flesh, and sugar, cooked and cooled to form a gel-like texture. It has a refreshing taste with a rich coconut aroma.
Spicy Sour Beef NoodlesSpicy beef noodle soup features sliced or shredded beef stewed with seasonings, soft rice noodles soaked in hot water, and topped with beef broth, chili oil, vinegar, garlic, and green onions.
Lemongrass Grilled Chicken SkewersLemongrass grilled chicken skewers made with chicken breast, marinated in lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, coconut sugar, and chili, then grilled over charcoal or in an oven.