Vegetarian Delights at Su Chi Jia Xuan

Date: September Companions: Friends Activities: Gastronomy, Photography Author visited these locatio[...]

Date: September
Companions: Friends
Activities: Gastronomy, Photography
Author visited these locations: Shanghai
Published on 2020-09-23 06:39

Why opt for vegetarian cuisine? Health reasons, animal protection, religious beliefs, and fashion trends are among the common motivations. I too, for health reasons, have improved my diet structure by cooking vegetarian meals at home and also by visiting vegetarian restaurants with my family.

[Restaurant Name] Su Chi Jia Xuan
[Address] 78 Cao Bao Road, Xuhui District, Level 1
[Transportation]
Option 1: Subway Line 12 to Cao Bao Road Station, Exit 3, walk 670 meters to reach the destination.
Option 2: Bus Route 43 to Cao Bao Road Xi Qin Station, walk 170 meters to reach the destination.
[Business Hours] 10:30-20:30
[Specialty] Vegetarian Cuisine.
[Parking] Free parking available at the restaurant entrance.
[Ambience] A two-story restaurant reminiscent of Shanghai’s 1980s Western dining atmosphere. The first floor features window and wall-side seats with train head white sofa chairs and tables, with white tablecloth-covered square tables in the center. Additionally, there are five private rooms on the first floor. The second floor is a tea room and restrooms. Up and Down Private Rooms.

#Quinoa Avocado Tomato Tart# A low-fat, high-fiber vegetarian dish made from cherry tomatoes, avocado, and quinoa, seasoned with blackcurrant to create a tangy and sweet appetizer that is also an excellent choice for weight loss. It is suggested to try replacing blackcurrant with passion fruit to cater to a wider range of tastes.Lotus Lily Mud Crystal Roll
A vegetarian delight, the Lotus Lily Mud Crystal Roll is crafted by mashing lily bulbs, Chinese yam, and lotus seeds, then wrapping them around red date paste into a long, white, and translucent roll. The skin is delicately thin yet firm, offering a taste that is smooth, fragrant, and soft, with a subtle hint of red date flavor.

Bashu Human Sentiment
This vegetarian dish is a symphony of apricot mushrooms, elm ears, and sheep’s belly ears. The most soulful ‘sauce’ is tinged with chili oil, adding a fragrant and crispy element to the dish. Generously coated with rich red oil and sprinkled with sesame seeds, it creates an unforgettable taste that lingers on the palate.

Return to the Farmhouse
Featuring richly flavored old tofu cooked with edamame and mushrooms, this dish is a testament to simplicity and depth. Gently pick up a piece of tender yellow tofu with chopsticks and savor the mellow fragrance of the beans and its warm, delicate texture. As it slowly slides along your tongue and into your mouth, you can feel its smooth and tender touch, an experience that is both comforting and satisfying.

Old Man’s Head Stir-fried Black Ginger
North American black ginger pairs with the Old Man’s Head mushroom, a delicacy that grows at altitudes over a thousand meters. This combination results in a crisp and refreshing texture with a delicious taste that is both unique and satisfying.

Seasonal Mushroom Hot Pot
A variety of mushrooms, including deer antler, sheep’s belly, and tiger matsutake, are simmered with red dates and goji berries in pure water to create a health-promoting broth. The aroma is so intoxicating that no additional seasonings are needed. It entices your appetite and fills your mouth with saliva, promising a culinary experience that is both nourishing and delightful.Take a sip of the sweet and fresh broth, filled with the fragrance of nature. The taste is light, elegant, and encompasses all the aromas and refined wild flavors of the mountains. With just one sip, you won’t be able to stop.

#Handmade Crab Roe Pearl Balls#
Symbolizing reunion and beauty, these distinctively flavored balls are often used in festive celebrations. They are made by wrapping soaked glutinous rice around a soybean and corn paste and then steaming. The result is a soft, sticky, and smooth texture, with a fresh and tender taste.

#Stir-fried Water Chestnuts#
With a white texture and a slightly sweet and crispy mouthfeel, it is said that consuming water chestnuts does not easily lead to fat accumulation. They are suitable as an auxiliary food for those with simple obesity during weight loss periods.

#Pleurotus Ostreatus Pan-Fried Buns#
It seems to be the first restaurant in Shanghai to offer vegetarian pan-fried buns. The bottom of the crust is crispy, and the filling, made of Pleurotus ostreatus, is particularly delicious. It has brought a surprise to my taste buds and satisfied my picky palate.

#Mung Bean Cake#
The entire mung bean cake is compact and not loose, with an attractive green color. It has a fine, cool, and soft texture that does not stick to the teeth, accompanied by a faint fragrance of mung beans, making it not overly sweet. After eating one piece, you will want another.