Lin Ji Old Shanghai Dumpling Shop (Ruji Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 130 Ruijin First 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 No. 130 Ruijin First 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: Nanxiang Steamed Dumplings, Yanpi Small Dumplings, Fuzhou Fish Balls.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 130 Ruijin First Road
- Popular dishes: Nanxiang Steamed Dumplings, Yanpi Small Dumplings, Fuzhou Fish Balls, Bamboo Shoot Noodles, Bamboo Shoot Noodles
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Dishes
Nanxiang Steamed DumplingsNanxiang steamed buns are a dumpling made with pork and gelatin, wrapped in flour dough. The filling includes minced pork, ginger, scallions, and seasonings, shaped into pleats and steamed.
Yanpi Small DumplingsYan皮 Xiao Hun Dun is made by wrapping pork filling in Yan皮, a thin skin made from lean pork and sweet potato starch, then hand-formed into small dumplings. Cooked and served in clear or bone broth, the skin offers a chewy texture while the filling remains tender.
Fuzhou Fish BallsFuzhou Fish Balls are a traditional Fujian snack made from fresh fish paste, shaped into small balls and boiled. They have a tender, chewy texture and are typically served in clear broth.
Bamboo Shoot NoodlesA Chinese dish made with fresh bamboo shoots and vermicelli noodles, stir-fried with garlic and light seasoning for a delicate, savory flavor.
Bamboo Shoot NoodlesBamboo shoot noodles feature fresh bamboo shoots and thin noodles simmered in broth, offering a delicate, refreshing taste.
Chinese Herb and Pork Dumpling SoupFresh Chinese herb and pork dumplings simmered in broth for a rich, savory flavor.
荠菜肉小馄饨荠菜肉小馄饨是以荠菜和猪肉为主要食材制成的小型馄饨。荠菜洗净切碎后与猪肉馅混合，加入调味料搅拌均匀作为馅料，用馄饨皮包裹成小巧形状，煮熟后食用。
Scallion Oil NoodlesScallion oil noodles is a simple and delicious noodle dish made with noodles as the main ingredient, supplemented by scallions, oil, and other seasonings. After boiling, the noodles are mixed with hot scallion oil and seasonings, creating an enticing aroma and appealing color.
Shrimp and Chinese Cabbage Pork DumplingsShrimp, Chinese cabbage, and pork dumplings are filled with fresh shrimp, fragrant荠菜 (shepherd's purse), and minced pork, hand-rolled into large dumplings. The soup base can be chosen as clear broth or bone broth. After cooking, the dumplings have thin skins and generous fillings, offering a rich and satisfying taste.
Crab Roe Steamed BunSteamed pork and crab roe dumplings are a traditional snack made by wrapping a mixture of minced pork and crab roe in thin dough made from flour, then steaming them. To prepare, the pork is minced and mixed with crab roe, seasoned to taste, then wrapped in dough, pleated, and steamed until cooked.
Fresh Meat DumplingsFresh meat dumplings are made with pork filling and seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other spices, shaped into small dumplings. The wrappers are thin and the filling is tender, with a clear and delicious broth. This dish is one of the traditional Chinese breakfast options and also suitable as a light meal or late-night snack.