Afanti Xinjiang Restaurant (Jing'an Store)
新疆菜 · ⭐ 4.4
No. 628 Daining Road, Jing'an District
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. 628 Daining Road, Jing'an District. It is a 新疆菜 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Dry-Fried Noodles, Xinjiang Noodles with Sauce, Stir-Fried Rice Noodles.
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: 4.4
- Address: No. 628 Daining Road, Jing'an District
- Popular dishes: Dry-Fried Noodles, Xinjiang Noodles with Sauce, Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, Grilled Baozi (Limited Time Order) samsa, Tomato Noodles
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Dishes
Dry-Fried NoodlesDry-fried noodles is a noodle dish made by stir-frying noodles with vegetables, meat, and other ingredients. The noodles are first cooked to about half-done, then stir-fried in a wok with the配料 until they become dry and fragrant, turning golden brown and visually appealing.
Xinjiang Noodles with SauceXinjiang mixed noodles is a dish made with hand-pulled noodles as the main ingredient, combined with stir-fried beef or lamb, onions, carrots, and other vegetables, then seasoned with soy sauce, salt, chili oil, and other condiments. The noodles are chewy, the ingredients are rich, and the flavor is robust.
Stir-Fried Rice NoodlesStir-fried rice noodles is a Chinese dish using rice sheets as the main ingredient, typically stir-fried with vegetables and meat after cutting the sheets into strips.
Grilled Baozi (Limited Time Order) samsaA traditional Xinjiang snack made by wrapping lamb and onion in dough and grilling until crispy, offering a savory and juicy flavor.
Tomato NoodlesA simple and delicious dish made by mixing fresh tomatoes with cooked noodles, seasoned with garlic, onion, and a touch of salt.
Lamb SkewersLamb skewers are made by cutting fresh, tender lamb into chunks, threading them onto bamboo or metal skewers, and marinating before grilling directly over charcoal. During grilling, the lamb's fat drips onto the fire, creating smoke that熏 (smokes) the meat, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior with rich aroma.
Lamb Stir-Fried NoodlesLamb stir-fried noodles are made primarily with fresh lamb and noodle slices. First, the lamb is sliced thinly, and the noodle slices are boiled to about 70% doneness before being drained. Then, in hot oil, the lamb slices are quickly stir-fried until they change color. Next, add the noodle slices, vegetables, and seasonings, and stir everything together evenly.
Sesame FlatbreadSesame naan is a traditional Xinjiang dish made primarily from flour and baked with sesame. During preparation, the dough is fully fermented, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked until golden and crispy.
Fried Meat NoodlesFried meat noodles is a noodle dish primarily made with noodles and pork. The pork is sliced thinly, deep-fried until golden and crispy, then mixed with cooked noodles and vegetables or other ingredients, and seasoned with调味料 to create a flavorful dish.
Lamb in NaanLamb and naan is a specialty dish from Xinjiang, primarily made with lamb and naan. The preparation typically involves cutting tender, slow-cooked lamb into pieces, serving it with baked or fried naan, and drizzling it with rich lamb broth so the naan fully absorbs the flavorful sauce, creating a unique texture.