All reviews of category "Shanghainese cuisine"

A very famous restaurant where many celebrities are regulars. It seems to be opened by a chef from Din Tai Fung, and it has a high popularity. The entrance doesn’t look large, but recently I learned that there’s also a seating area next door and even a basement, making the entire space very big, bright, clean, and comfortable, with a great overall atmosphere.

In the basement, our section has large round tables, and there is another area that I didn’t check out, so I’m not sure about the seating arrangement there. We have four tables, and except for us, all the other customers are Japanese. The business is really good, so the dining time is limited.

The soup dumplings indeed squirt juice, proving they come from the same lineage. Other dishes like siu mai, beef noodles, silver thread rolls, and sesame balls are also quite delicious; the business doesn't lag behind Din Tai Fung at all.

The restaurant often chosen for company dinners features Shanghai cuisine, which has a heavier and oilier flavor, but is delicious and suitable for gatherings.

It’s advisable not to take the appetizers already set on the table, as they are expensive and little in quantity; it’s better to order your own dishes.

This time, we had pickled mustard green with tofu skin, which is relatively light but flavorful. The Wuxi ribs were braised until the meat was very tender; they are delicious but relatively oily. The stir-fried shredded pork with dried tofu is something my colleagues always order; it pairs well with rice and the dried tofu is finely sliced. Stir-fried soybean sprouts are quite rare outside, and although they are a bit oily, the vegetables are very tender. The red bean paste pot cake is on the sweeter and oilier side, but still tastes good. The drunk chicken is a relatively light dish, yet still flavorful, with a subtle hint of alcohol.

Ye's Pavilion - A Delicate Feast of Authentic Shanghai Cuisine 🏮✨
🌟 Taste Rating: 4.8/5 (Recommended based on personal taste)

If you want to savor authentic Shanghai cuisine, Ye's Pavilion is definitely a must-visit for food lovers in Taipei! Every dish here not only has rich flavor layers and beautiful presentation but is also filled with the enchanting charm of old Shanghai. Whether it's classic appetizers or main course snacks, each bite leaves you wanting more!

A Little Story: A Thoughtful Dining Experience ❤️
After finishing our meal, we thought our delicious journey had come to an end, but unexpectedly, a middle-aged man dressed in a chef's uniform smiled and walked out of the kitchen to our table. He kindly asked, "Did you enjoy the dishes today? Was there anything you particularly liked?" In that moment, we felt not only valued but also sensed Ye's Pavilion's genuine care for its customers.

We expressed our love for the crab roe tofu and braised pork, mentioning how excellent the flavors were. He nodded in satisfaction and jokingly said, "As long as you like it, next time you come, we have even more classic Shanghai dishes waiting for you!" This thoughtful interaction added a warm memory to our entire dining experience.

Must-Try Recommendations 💫
🍽 Classic Appetizers: Each one is a perfect appetizer!
🥢 Saliva Chicken 🌶 Rating: 4.7/5
Selected fresh chicken thigh meat topped with a special spicy red oil sauce, fragrant and spicy with a hint of sweet and sour; the sauce seeps into every fiber of the chicken, making it tender and juicy—addictively delicious!

🦐 Bi Luo Chun Shrimp 🍃 Rating: 4.8/5
This dish is absolutely a representative work of freshness! Combining Jiangnan green tea Bi Luo Chun with fresh river shrimp, the shrimp is bouncy and tender with a subtle tea fragrance, providing both texture and layers of flavor. Perfect for friends who enjoy delicate tastes!

🍴 Selected Main Dishes: Classic Shanghai-style cuisine with rich flavors!
🦀 Crab Roe Tofu 🥢 Rating: 4.9/5
This is one of Ye's Pavilion's signature dishes! A generous layer of crab roe is spread evenly on silky smooth tofu, accompanied by rich broth. Each bite lets you savor the delightful crab flavor and the delicateness of the tofu, dancing on your palate!

🥩 Braised Pork 🍯 Rating: 4.8/5
Using pork belly slowly stewed for a rich flavor that penetrates well, with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat that melts in your mouth. The sweet and fragrant sauce pairs perfectly with rice, making you want to refill your bowl!

🍳 Amber Fried Eggs 🍶 Rating: 4.6/5
Seemingly simple, yet full of surprises! The fried eggs incorporate yellow wine for aroma, with a smooth texture paired with rich egg fragrance, every bite brings great happiness.

🍚 Wild Mushroom Vegetable Rice 🍄 Rating: 4.7/5
Adding seasonal fresh mushrooms to fried rice, releasing a fragrant aroma, with distinct and chewy grains of rice. The focus of this dish is its refreshing flavor without greasiness, making it a great match for other strong-flavored main dishes.

🍲 Soups and Snacks: The Perfect Delicious Ending
🥟 Spicy Red Oil Dumplings 🌶 Rating: 4.7/5
Small dumplings filled with meat, paired with the restaurant's secret spicy red oil. A bite bursts with juice, spicy but not overwhelming, making you want to have one after another!

🍮 Almond Tofu 🌟 Rating: 4.9/5
The perfect dessert after a meal! Made from authentic Hangzhou almonds, it's delicate and smooth, with a rich almond flavor that isn't overly sweet, melting in your mouth—an ideal finish to the entire meal.

Restaurant Highlights 🌟
1️⃣ Vintage Decor: The interior decor has a strong Shanghai flair, full of elegance, making you feel as if you're in a luxurious old Shanghai restaurant.
2️⃣ Thoughtful Service: The staff is professional and friendly, paying great attention to detail from dish introductions to dining particulars.
3️⃣ Suitable Occasions: Whether it's a family gathering, a friend’s get-together, or hosting guests, this place can meet your needs.

Restaurant Information 📍
📍 Address: No. 118, Section 2, Anhe Road, Da'an District, Taipei City
🚇 Transportation: MRT Liuzhangli Station Exit 2, about a 5-minute walk.
⏰ Business Hours:
Weekdays: 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30
Weekends: 11:30–21:30
📞 Contact: 02-2736-1999
💡 Tip: It’s recommended to make a reservation in advance, especially during holiday periods. Popular dishes like sauerkraut fish need to be booked early for a smoother dining experience!

🌟 Ye's Pavilion is not just an adventure for the taste buds but also a tribute to Shanghai culture. Bring along family and friends and come experience this delicacy!
👇👇 Which dish are you most eager to try? Let us know in the comments!

This was my first time dining at the company dinner in a private room. The minimum spending in the private room is not high; you can have a meal for less than $2000 per person. The downside is that when you first enter the basement, there is a smell of mold.

This time we ordered a full set menu, because we didn't reach the minimum spending for the private room, we also added some fried fish, sweet taro, and red bean pancakes.

The waitstaff serves each menu item as individual portions, which is very convenient. The sweet taro was delicious; the chef only selected the best parts. The stir-fried loofah was very sweet and tender; the owner said it might be loofah from Penghu. It was my first time tasting such fresh and sweet loofah. The bamboo shoots were also very tender; they must have intentionally picked the best parts. The stewed chicken soup also contained scallops, and the chicken was cooked until very soft, not tough at all. The grouper had no fishy taste and was very fresh and tasty. The dessert was mung bean cake, which wasn’t too sweet, and the red bean pancakes had mochi inside. They were delicious when served hot and had a fragrant sesame flavor.

Overall, I was very satisfied with both the meals and the service. The private room allowed us to chat freely without being disturbed, and the prices were reasonable. At the end, we wanted to take a group photo, and the waitstaff was very willing to help take pictures as per our request. The only regret was the moldy smell in the basement, and it was a bit chilly due to the air conditioning.

After having lunch at Xiang Gong Cantonese Cuisine on the 6th floor, I was still not satisfied; for dinner, we continued the culinary journey at the more frequently visited Shanghai Zui Yue Lou on the 39th floor, a Shanghainese restaurant.

Shanghai Zui Yue Lou offers a more affordable price range compared to 6th-floor Xiang Gong, making it a good choice for those who want a nice ambiance and a sense of ritual.

Today, we ordered some distinctive dishes, including the South Fermented Pork Ribs and for dessert, the Hand-Poured Bean Curd. I previously missed the chance to try the Hand-Poured Bean Curd because I was too full, so this time I purposely saved some room to enjoy the freshly made bean curd at the table.

The South Fermented Pork Ribs take about 40 minutes to prepare; the texture is tender and melts in your mouth without being too salty, and even when eaten alone, it’s not overwhelming.

The bean curd, being freshly poured, requires an additional 15 minutes to solidify after the table-side service is completed. The staff advised to first enjoy the original flavor to appreciate the bean's aroma before adding any toppings and honey, which provided a unique experience compared to the usual way of eating bean curd.

Chinese culinary culture is rich and profound; there are eight major cuisines developed due to various regional climate conditions, leaving us with plenty to savor slowly.

#Dinner used the buy one get one free drink discount from AE, an incredible value!

🌟 Shanghai Pan-fried Soup Dumplings
🌟 A must-visit street food to queue for on Rehe Street

It seems like I’ve never been here without having to wait in line?
This shows how popular the shop really is 👏🏻
Usually, everyone buys a drink next door to enjoy with their meal.

The queueing process is very smooth.
You first place your order and pay.
For takeout, you go straight to the exit to wait.
For dine-in, the owner will guide you to a seat.
To accommodate more customers,
tables for two are usually combined.
There aren’t too few seats, but it can get close to being fully packed inside.

This time, I ordered a small portion (6 pieces) as an afternoon tea snack.
The size is similar to regular soup dumplings.
Each pan-fried bun has a thin skin and plenty of filling.
They're freshly made and come with scalding hot soup inside, so be careful‼️
Unlike regular soup dumplings, there’s an added fragrance from the frying,
and the slightly crispy dough adds to the texture.
Overall, it's excellent!
It’s truly a street food that both adults and kids can enjoy 👍🏻
But be prepared to wait in line and accept sharing tables!

Conclusion: Generally good, the fried rice has wok hei.

2024/08/11 (Sunday) 15:30 Dine-in
No wait/80% of seats available

Recently, I’ve watched many "Chinese videos" introducing Hu cuisine (Shanghai cuisine). While watching, I began searching to see if there were restaurants in Taiwan offering dishes like lamb drunkard soup, stir-fried thick oil red sauce, Benbang cuisine, and three shrimp or five shrimp noodles. Holding the mindset that many people from military families who came to Taiwan back in the day must have brought culinary skills with them, I found the star of this outing: "Shanghai Dim Sum."
Because it's a small restaurant, there’s not much information updated on Google Maps. Driven by the desire to try something new and my hunger for Hu cuisine, I braved the downpour to visit.

🍚 Shredded Pork Fried Rice:
This dish instantly met my expectations for the restaurant. The soul of fried rice is the wok hei. Good fried rice is usually very simple; the Maillard reaction is applied by heating the iron wok and stir-frying at high heat. As long as you incorporate air and oil into it, the fried rice becomes distinct in each grain. Moreover, the shredded pork and eggs contribute significantly to the texture and flavor layering—definitely recommended!

🥟 Chive Xiao Long Bao:
Standard and good, but nothing special; it doesn’t have that burning sensation on the tongue. Other than that, I don’t have much of an impression—didn’t even remember if there were chives in it.

🍜 Spicy Beef Noodles:
After eating so many dishes, I’ve slowly developed a discerning palate for food. Whether it’s delicious or not can often be determined just by its appearance and scent. "Adding pickled vegetables to the soup before serving beef noodles usually diminishes its tastiness." I believe this is true, regardless of where it’s applied. Furthermore, chives are also something I think should not be added until after savoring the broth first. Additionally, "spicy" beef noodles usually have a fragrant chili oil and a hint of Sichuan peppercorn flavor, but unfortunately, this bowl did not. However, as a Taiwanese take on ramen, I actually find the wide noodles quite satisfying—this bowl can be subjective.

🥤 Soy Milk:
I highly recommend the soy milk; it's rare to see such a large cup of soy milk sold for just 10 NTD. Plus, the bean aroma is robust, but it’s a pity that sugar is pre-added.

As an aside:
Next time, I'll remember to see what others are ordering before figuring out what’s good.

Thanks for reading; this will also be posted on Google Maps.

[Samsung: Not bad, I think I can come]
You can eat a variety of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai cuisine for a small sum of money
This time, two people share seven dishes. The average price per person is only NT$300🫨
Xiao Huchun has the main store and the second store, but the two stores are only a 4-minute walk away🤣The second store I went to this time is not big and there are not many seats. Maybe that’s why there are two stores. If it is full, you can try the other store. branches

The side dishes in this store are very rich, with more than 20 kinds. However, the portions of the side dishes are really mini. One person needs to eat two plates to get enough, but it’s okay if you try something new~

𓌉𓇋 Shanghainese braised braised rice bran $40
·Similar to the taste of gluten QQ, but tougher than gluten, the taste is sweet and mouth-watering

𓌉𓇋 Stir-fried green beans $60
·The aroma is not very strong, and the flavor is different from the ones usually eaten outside. It is not my favorite taste, and I may not order it next time

𓌉𓇋 Stinky tofu fried noodles $98
·The original idea was to put a piece of stinky tofu on the noodles, but what was served was stinky tofu chopped up directly and mixed with noodles. It was very special! The smell is not reduced, it is innovative but not weird. I am quite used to eating it myself (the smellier something is, the more I love it)

𓌉𓇋 Mushroom and Chicken Soup $128
·It’s a small cup but has a lot of ingredients. The chicken is tender and not too spicy. The soup is fresh and sweet. Even in the hot summer, I still want to have a cup.

𓌉𓇋 Fresh meat pot stickers $98
·The skin does not feel crispy, but rather soft. Personally, I don’t think it has any special characteristics. I may try other dishes next time

𓌉𓇋 Fried Shanghainese seafood and shrimp (5 pieces) $98
·If you accidentally bite too much, juice will squirt out. I especially like the crispy texture at the bottom. The name of the Shengjian Specialty Store is not a lie.

𓌉𓇋 Bean Casserole Pancake (Red Bean) $148
·This is my favorite of this meal! It's perfect as a snack after a meal. The bean paste is moderately sweet and not easy to get greasy, with a strong sesame aroma. The skin is thin and crispy. One piece after another, the plate is empty before you know it.

🔱 Huxi Old Alley Noodle House 🔱

Today I came to eat Shanghai Benbang Noodles, a time-honored Shanghai noodle restaurant recommended by a friend.

The location is an alley in an alley in Changning District, Shanghai. It's a little crowded, but it still shows old Shanghai.

In addition to seating on the first floor, there is an air-conditioned area on the second floor. But the places are limited, so you need to send a little team.

🔱 Clam and Pork Liver Noodles
🔱 Minced Pork Spicy Noodles

The taste of this noodle is that the noodles themselves are slightly sweet, not too strong, the pork liver is not fishy and delicious, and the freshness brought by the clams is the finishing touch.
Although the minced pork noodles are said to be minced meat, they are actually quite large pieces of meat. Perhaps because of the different toppings, the taste of the noodles is also a little different from the clam pork liver noodles, and is slightly heavier.

🔱 Fried pork chop

My friend's first recommendation was the fried pork cutlet, which I personally thought was pretty good... but not to the point of being amazing. On the contrary, I liked the noodles better.

🔱Mung bean juice

The weather was too hot, so many people ordered it, so I followed suit, but actually the mung bean juice was really good... I personally like the slightly burnt mung bean juice like the Qingzhong Street mung bean soup.

When it comes to hot pot, there are various big brands that come to mind, one of which is "Zhujian". "Zhujian" has recently opened a new brand restaurant, which is also the restaurant I want to share today, "Zhujian Pickled Fish". It is made by a master chef from Shanghai with 30 years of experience, and one of its main features is that the soup is fresher and sweeter than the fish.

✅Shanghai Style Shrimp Fish Soup: Shrimp stock cooked from white shrimp heads, containing fungus, bean sprouts, black snakehead fillet, shrimp roe, nine holes, broad winter noodles, etc. In addition, an extra small bowl of soup will be given. The soup tastes full of shrimp flavor and the contents are also very delicious. However, the biggest disadvantage is that it is too rich and can easily get cloying.

✅Gokudao Mentaiko Milk Fish: The ingredients are similar to Shanghai-style shrimp and fish soup, but the soup base is made of milk soup and cheese is added, and the mentaiko presents a strong Japanese flavor. You can taste the sweetness of mentaiko and the rich aroma of milk in your mouth, but the taste is also heavy, which makes it easy to get cloying.

✅Estimated fresh shrimp slippery: ordinary shrimp slippery paste, with chewy shrimp meat inside.

✅Xiannan Crispy Bone Balls: The balls are very elastic and chewy, and they are wrapped with cartilage to increase the taste. The aroma of the meatballs itself is enough.

✅Baihua stuffed fried dough sticks: The deep-fried fried dough sticks are filled with shrimp paste and have a rich texture. But the big fatal flaw is that the outer fried skin is too greasy, making it impossible to eat too much. You can only rely on the raw onions placed below to relieve your tiredness.

✅Tiehan Xiaosu Pork: The meat is soft and tender, but the meat is thin and small. The quality of each piece is different, some have thin fried skin and some have thick fried skin. The same disadvantage is that it is too greasy and makes you feel nauseous after eating too much.

✅Oiran Xian brewed milk tea: The milk tea has a rich floral aroma and the sweetness cannot be adjusted. After drinking it for a long time, it tastes very similar to Assam milk tea. (People who usually drink sugary or sugar-free drinks will find it very sweet)
————————————
The soup base of Tsukuma Pickled Fish will be amazing at first sip, but it will become cloying after the second sip. The ingredients are delicious, but unfortunately it just doesn't last. Another thing I don’t recommend the most is the fried food. No matter what the item is, it is very greasy and will not make you want to eat it again. After eating it whole, the only advantage is that there are few customers, so it feels more comfortable to eat, and there is unlimited Luoshen tea.