Dandao · Sea Urchin Specialty Store (Kaidi Jingcui Branch)
日料 · ⭐ 4.5
CapitaCrystal Jiucai, No. Xujiahui Road, Floor 5, Unit 23
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 CapitaCrystal Jiucai, No. Xujiahui Road, Floor 5, Unit 23. It is a 日料 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Four Appetizers, Wood Box Beef, Wood Box Sea Urchin.
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: 日料
- Rating: 4.5
- Address: CapitaCrystal Jiucai, No. Xujiahui Road, Floor 5, Unit 23
- Popular dishes: Four Appetizers, Wood Box Beef, Wood Box Sea Urchin, Sea Urchin Tempura, Sea Urchin Rice Bowl
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Dishes
Four AppetizersA set of four exquisite cold dishes, typically including jellyfish salad, poached chicken, braised beef, and spiced smoked fish, served to stimulate the appetite.
Wood Box BeefWood Box Beef is a dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked with vegetables in a savory sauce, served in a wooden box for presentation.
Wood Box Sea UrchinA refined Japanese dish featuring fresh sea urchin served in a wooden box, highlighting its delicate sweetness and smooth texture.
Sea Urchin TempuraSea urchin tempura is a Japanese fried dish featuring fresh sea urchin as the main ingredient, coated in a light batter and deep-fried to golden crispness. The rich flavor of the sea urchin blends perfectly with the crispy batter, creating a unique texture.
Sea Urchin Rice BowlA dish featuring fresh sea urchin mixed with rice, seasoned lightly with salt and soy sauce for a rich, savory flavor.
Sea Urchin Hot PotA hot pot featuring fresh sea urchin, cooked in a flavorful broth with seafood and vegetables, highlighting the rich, savory taste of sea urchin.
Sea Urchin DumplingsSea urchin dumplings filled with fresh sea urchin and pork, pan-fried until golden and crispy, offering a rich, oceanic flavor.
Sea Urchin CustardSea urchin custard is a steamed dish made primarily with eggs and sea urchin. Whisk eggs with water or broth, strain, pour into small bowls, add fresh sea urchin, then steam until set. The result is smooth and tender, with the sea urchin's umami flavor perfectly blended into the egg custard.
Beef Steamed BasketA dish made by steaming tender beef with seasonings in a bamboo steamer, resulting in a flavorful and moist texture.
Small Purple Sea UrchinFresh small purple sea urchin, delicately served raw or lightly seasoned to highlight its natural sweetness and silky texture.
Large Sea Urchin (Haliotis)Large sea urchin served raw or lightly dressed with lemon juice and mustard, highlighting its natural sweetness and delicate texture.
Reviews
- oceanic_saffronWow, the first bite honestly blew me away. The texture was so soft and fluffy, kinda like biting into a cloud — it just melted the second it hit my tongue. And the flavor was this sweet, super fresh seafood thing that kind of exploded in my mouth, with this light ocean-y smell to it. Zero fishy taste, which I was honestly kinda worried about. So good.