Date: October
Average Cost per Person: 240 yuan
Company: Friends
Activities: Fine Dining, Photography, Chic Living
Author visited these places: Shanghai Yuyuan Road Jing’an Temple
Posted on 2020-10-27 07:09
**Restaurant Name**: Donglai Restaurant (Crystal Store)
**Address**: 407, 4th Floor, Crystal Mall, No. 68 Yuyuan Road
**Transportation**:
1. Subway Line 2 or 7 to Jing’an Temple Station, exit from Exit 3, walk 610 meters to reach the destination.
2. Bus No. 45 to Jing’an Temple Station, walk 450 meters to reach the destination.
**Business Hours**: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:30
**Ambience**: The stacking of Chinese elements and the fusion of modernity, from tables to lighting fixtures, as well as wallpaper and ink paintings on the walls, all reveal the classical charm of Chinese culture, ‘expressing’ the enchanting and subtle charm of the East, which is also a visually ambiguous symbol.
Who says Lu cuisine doesn’t have its own charm? Donglai Restaurant is the first to disagree. Look at the exquisite presentation and careful selection of ingredients; it is the code for conveying the taste of Lu cuisine, writing the diverse flavors of Lu dishes, and continuing the most authentic beauty of food. Donglai Restaurant introduces you to a different Lu cuisine. Donglai Restaurant always adheres to the path of nutrition and health, with the name and heart of ‘greedy’, based on the taste preferences of Shanghai diners and the pursuit of modern dietary health, it practices cooking with limited oil and salt to a certain extent.Oil-Drenched Bird’s Nest Clams:
Surrounded by blanched green vegetables, the delicate and pure white bird’s nest clams are gathered in the center. The texture of the bird’s nest clams is more chewy than other shellfish, offering a more satisfying taste.
Stir-Fried Sea Snails:
Known as the ‘Pearl of the Plate’, the snail meat is truly surprising when eaten, with rich, delicate meat and a delicious taste that makes you want to keep picking up with chopsticks.
Shrimp with Chinese Cabbage:
Looking at it, the yellow and red contrast is bright and eye-catching, stimulating the appetite; tasting it, the flavor is wonderful, with the freshness of the shrimp and the fragrance of the vegetables.
Braised Sea Cucumber with Scallions:
The dark-colored sea cucumber with thick sauce is juicy and delicious, hitting my taste buds, making it unforgettable.
Colorful Dumplings:
The colorful dumplings have a variety of flavors, with each color dyed from natural food juices. The fillings of mackerel, cuttlefish, oysters, shrimp, and fresh scallops also correspond to the colors.
