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Shanghainese, Sichuan
Summary: Traditional decor, generic Chinese food.
Meilongzhen, a long-standing establishment in the heart of Shanghai, offers a dive into tradition with its classic Chinese décor featuring lanterns, gold phoenix, and dragon motifs. Opening its doors in 1938, it's a testament to endurance in a city where restaurants come and go. The original branch, just off the busy Nanjing West Road, spans two floors of an ancient building. While the menu boasts Shanghainese dishes with a Sichuan twist, it's predominantly standard Chinese cuisine. Their seafood, notably the fried eel and sweet-and-sour Mandarin fish, is the highlight. However, despite the well-executed dishes and unique inclusion of serving utensils, Meilongzhen doesn't innovate in flavor or style, and the service leaves something to be desired, suggesting that there might be more compelling dining options available.
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