Sister Ling’s Seafood Hotpot

Date: April, Average cost per person: 500 yuan, Companions: Friends, Activities: Gourmet dining, lux[...]

Date: April, Average cost per person: 500 yuan, Companions: Friends, Activities: Gourmet dining, luxury.

Introduction: Shanghai’s Western-style buildings, each with their own story, embody the unique charm of old Shanghai. Among them, the elegant Sinan Road has long been a captivating part of the Bund’s landscape. This article takes you through a visit to Sister Ling’s Seafood Hotpot, a restaurant nestled in the heart of Sinan Mansion, offering a blend of traditional and innovative seafood cuisine.

Location and Transportation:

• Restaurant Name: Sister Ling’s Seafood Hotpot
• Address: No. 537 Fuxing Middle Road, Sinan Mansion
• Transportation Options:
  • Subway: Take line 13 to Xintiandi Station, exit from gate 5, and walk 650 meters.
  • Bus: Take bus 786 to Chongqing South Road Fuxing Middle Road Station, and walk 310 meters.

Features: Sister Ling’s Seafood Hotpot is renowned for its secret recipes that preserve the purity of seafood flavors while innovating traditional dishes, catering to a wide range of taste preferences.

Average Cost: The average cost per person is around 500 yuan, offering a fine dining experience.

Service: Dedicated waiters provide attentive service throughout the meal, including grilling dishes and changing plates, allowing guests to focus on enjoying their food and capturing moments with photos. Valet parking is available, and with 15 minutes’ notice before the end of the meal, the car can be fetched, considering the one-way roads and complex navigation in the area.

Environment: Located in a detached villa within Sinan Mansion, the restaurant occupies an entire building that once served as the residence of a celebrity, exuding an atmosphere of Shanghai’s culture. The double-layered gable roof, red tiles, yellow walls, and log-colored doors present an imposing appearance. Inside, the retro and nostalgic decor is accentuated by old photos and valuable antiques, including a phonograph, creating a memorable dining experience. The restaurant features 7 private rooms, each with unique characteristics, and individual seats on the first and second floors, providing an excellent environment for groups of varying sizes. The terrace is another highlight, complementing the historical building with a serene and emotional atmosphere.

Photo Highlights:

• First floor individual seats
• Second floor individual seats and balcony
• First floor private room
• Second floor private rooms, including one with a balcony
• Second floor restroom
• Third floor, featuring plant specimens on the corridor walls, some a century old
• Two-person private room and sloping ceiling private room on the third floor
• Third-floor private room with a balcony

This visit to Sister Ling’s Seafood Hotpot is not just about the food but also an immersion in the historical and cultural ambiance of Shanghai’s Sinan Road.

Cuisine:

1. Nine Palace Seasoning
   • A visually stunning arrangement of celery leaves, celery, scallions, chili peppers, and garlic paste on nine individual palettes. Customize your flavor profile by selecting your preferred seasonings.
2. Pre-meal Fruit
   • A curated selection of pineapple and grapes, offering just the right amount to whet your appetite without overindulging.
3. Drunken Dried Red Wine Plum Shrimp
   • Vibrant red shrimp presented on a bed of dry ice, creating a dramatic entrance and a photographic moment. These plump and robust shrimp, seasoned with wine and plums, are a culinary revelation, waiting to be savored layer by layer.
4. Truffle Wagyu Stuffed Lotus Root
   • A luxurious combination of truffle and Wagyu beef, stuffed into lotus root slices, offering a unique and decadent taste experience.

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Imperial Pot Thick Broth: Savor a bowl of this rich broth before diving into the main courses. It is a symphony of flavors, brewed for ten hours with selected black-haired pork, free-range chickens from Subei, fish maw, shark fin, and chicken feet. The broth is not only viscous and rich but also a beauty’s best friend, packed with collagen.

Red-haired Crab: Experience the red-haired crab in two delightful ways—sashimi style or dipped in our signature soup. These carefully selected crabs are distinguished by their full crab roe and paste, offering a rich and delicious taste with a long, satisfying aftertaste.

Sister Ling’s Snowflake Beef: Beautiful in color and texture, this snowflake beef boasts evenly distributed marbling, indicating its superior quality. Each bite releases a burst of juicy flavor.

Hand-Made Fresh Crab Meatballs: These unique and cute meatballs, with an extra ‘horn’ on top, are not just a visual treat but also a culinary one. Fresh and tender, they are a hit at the table.

Handmade Tricolor Tofu: Made with sesame for the black, spinach for the green, this tricolor tofu is free of beaniness, slightly creamy, and incredibly tender.

Dessert – Walnut and Sesame Paste: Nourishment at its finest, this dessert is a preference for those who value black foods. Delicately smooth with a rich walnut flavor, it provides gentle care for the body and is a health-conscious choice for those who know how to enjoy life’s sweeter side.