The chili crab is served with plenty of tender and juicy roe.(Photo/Shanghai Daily)
Visitors to Shanghai Disney Resort will find an abundance of dining options — including Cantonese, Singapore and local Shanghainese fare.
Indeed, hungry funseekers can find these cuisines under one roof at Crystal Jade Garden of Dreams. Located in the northwest corner of Disney Town, this new branch of Crystal Jade serves up many of the high-quality Asian dishes that have made the brand famous with diners around the world.
This elegant two-story establishment has 408 seats spread over two floors. There are also four private dining rooms, and outdoor tables that are perfect for summer evenings.
For diners with small children, the restaurant offers four special set menus. These include dim sum delicacies in fun animal shapes, desserts and fresh juice.
One diner, Jacky Wang, 10, gushed over Crystal Jade's "cut folding menu and delicious animal-shaped foods."
"This is a paradise of happiness and love," added the clearly satisfied youngster.
Older folks are encouraged to try the restaurant's signature dishes: chili crab, barbecued pork with honey, and poached rice with assorted seafood in lobster broth. Of course, also worth tasting are the xiaolongbao, a Shanghai specialty. A Singaporean standard, the chilli crab is served with plenty of tender and juicy roe. The dish is prepared with authentic spices like chilli padi, red chilli and ginger.
The chef chooses fresh blue crabs imported directly from Singapore and each weighs at least 650 grams.
There's also chilli crab xiaolongbao. Wrapped in a crimson dumpling skin, these delicate morsels pack a punch with their chilli-infused broth.
Also for seafood lovers, the poached rice with assorted seafood in lobster broth is a can't-miss comfort food. This rice-in-soup dish features a robust lobster broth with prawns, diced greens and crispy pig's skin. Prior to serving, a generous serving of crispy rice is poured in. This delightful combination comes together in a fascinating harmony of textures.
The barbecue pork with honey is made with well-marbled cuts of meat soaked in a rich sauce mix. Be warned though, this unique rendition of a classic Cantonese roast dish can be highly addictive.
If you like spicy food, the Sichuan dandan noodles offer a fresh take on a southwestern classic. This traditionally spicy dish carries a hint of sweet and sourness. Ingenious use of peanut further heightens the flavor.
But no meal is finished without a dessert. Some of the most popular sweet treats at Crystal Jade include the mango milk, ginger rice dumplings, and sesame and jujube paste cake.
Through the end of June, diners who follow Crystal Jade's official WeChat account can get a 20 percent off e-voucher. The restaurant also offers raincoats and umbrellas on rainy days, and hand fans to beat the heat.
