Shanghai Village Ren Ai Branch

Name: Shanghai Village Ren Ai Branch
Address: Taipei
Price range: TWD180 - TWD1180

上海鄉村仁愛店

★ 3.9 (1,345) $$Moderate

Ren Ai Branch Limited Menu

Lover Fruit Shrimp Balls

情人果蝦球

Shrimp balls are stir-fried or plated with sweet and sour "lover fruit" (green mango). The freshness of the shrimp complements the sweet and sour crunchiness of the lover fruit, creating a refreshing and appetizing dish.

TWD428 ≈ $14.00

Seafood Horn Peppers

海鮮羊角椒

Selected "horn" peppers are stuffed with seafood paste or minced meat and cooked. The horn peppers are slightly spicy with a hint of sweetness, combined with the flavorful filling for a rich taste.

TWD318 ≈ $10.00

Sichuan Boiled Beef

川味水煮牛

A classic Sichuan dish where beef slices are blanched in a spicy broth filled with chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and red oil. The texture is tender and numbing, with a rich aroma, perfect with rice.

TWD428 ≈ $14.00

Oil-Poached Chicken Leg

油淋黃金腿

Chicken leg meat, fried to a golden crisp, is drizzled with a special scallion oil sauce. The chicken is tender and juicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an aromatic scallion oil fragrance.

TWD368 ≈ $12.00

Braised Pork Belly with Bamboo Shoots

紅燒肉煲筍

Pork belly and bamboo shoots are slow-cooked and braised together. The pork is rich but not greasy, and the bamboo shoots absorb the essence of the meat juices. It is savory and flavorful, a classic home-style dish.

TWD428 ≈ $14.00

Crab Roe Lion's Head Meatballs (Two pieces)

蟹黃獅子頭 (兩顆)

A famous Huaiyang dish. Crab roe is added to giant meatballs, resulting in a soft and delicate texture and a delicious, rich broth. Each serving contains two meatballs.

TWD388 ≈ $12.00

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Appetizers

Shaoxing Drunken Chicken

紹興醉雞

Legend has it that in a certain rural village, three sisters-in-law had to compete in cooking with "chicken" as the ingredient. The most delicious one would gain the right to manage the household, and Shaoxing Drunken Chicken emerged as the winner. Therefore, this dish symbolizes "taking charge." In the rural areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, this dish can be seen on every family's table during the New Year. Shaoxing Drunken Chicken is a refreshing cold dish and one of the classic delicacies of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. It uses mellow Shaoxing wine instead of pungent rice wine or sorghum wine. The marinated chicken, after being chilled, is not only tender and refreshing but also emits a rich and charming wine aroma, making it an excellent choice to whet the appetite.

A cold chicken dish marinated in Shaoxing wine. The chicken is cooked, chilled, and has crispy skin and tender meat, with a rich Shaoxing wine aroma. It is refreshing and appetizing.

TWD428 ≈ $14.00

Cold Tossed Jellyfish

涼拌蜇皮

Crispy shredded jellyfish tossed with vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, and other seasonings. It has a crisp texture and a refreshing, sour, and greasy-reducing flavor.

TWD328 ≈ $10.00

Crispy Vegetarian Goose

脆皮素鵝

This is a vegetarian dish that imitates meat. Tofu skin is layered to wrap fillings of shiitake mushrooms, shredded bamboo shoots, and other vegetables. The outer skin is fried to a golden crisp, resembling goose meat. It has a crispy exterior and soft interior, with a balanced sweet and savory flavor.

TWD328 ≈ $10.00

Zhenjiang Pork Jelly

鎮江肴肉

A traditional famous dish from Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, also known as Crystal Pork Jelly. Pork trotters are marinated and pressed into a jelly. The meat is reddish-brown and crystal clear. The lean meat is crispy, and the fat is not greasy. It is usually served with shredded ginger and Zhenjiang vinegar.

TWD328 ≈ $10.00

Shanghai Smoked Fish

滬式燻魚

A Shanghai-style cold dish. Fish pieces are fried until crispy outside and tender inside, then soaked in a savory and sweet sauce. It has a soft and crispy texture with a rich, distinctly sweet sauce flavor.

TWD328 ≈ $10.00

Double Combination

雙拼

Appetizer platter featuring two selected cold appetizers to enjoy different flavors.

TWD488 ≈ $16.00

Triple Combination

三拼

Appetizer platter featuring three selected cold appetizers to enjoy multiple flavors at once.

TWD628 ≈ $20.00

Quadruple Combination

四拼

A deluxe appetizer platter combining four different classic cold dishes.

TWD788 ≈ $25.00

Wuxi Crispy Eel

無錫脆鱔

Wuxi Crispy Eel, with a history of a hundred years, also known as Liangxi Crispy Eel, was developed during the Tongzhi reign and later perfected by generations of Wuxi master chefs. It is a traditional delicacy in exquisite and elegant Wuxi cuisine, with strict ingredient selection. Fresh eel is deep-fried twice at different temperatures to minimize oil content, achieving a crispy and non-greasy texture. The delicate control of heat and stir-frying technique when coating with the sweet and sour sauce is the final key to a perfect crispy eel. Served with a few shreds of tender ginger, it is fragrant and crispy on the outside, and crispy on the inside. The more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes, making it an excellent choice for an appetizer or with drinks.

A traditional Wuxi delicacy. Shredded eel is deep-fried twice until extremely crispy, then coated in a rich sweet and sour sauce. The texture is as crispy as a cracker, with a balanced sweet and savory taste. It is a skillful dish.

TWD528 ≈ $17.00

Meat Dishes

Wuxi Pork Ribs

無錫排骨

Wuxi Pork Ribs, also known as "Wuxi Pork Bones," is a traditional Wuxi delicacy with over a hundred years of history. Pork ribs are marinated in old yellow wine and then simmered in a traditional rich soy sauce and red oil mixture until the bones are tender. It is savory with a hint of sweetness, rich but not greasy, with sweet and crispy bones. In addition to the tender meat, the unique flavor of the sweet sauce lingering on the bones is truly unforgettable.

A signature dish from Wuxi, Jiangsu. Pork ribs are slow-cooked with red yeast rice, sugar, and soy sauce for a long time. It has a bright red color, a sweet flavor, and the meat is tender and falls off the bone.

TWD388 ≈ $12.00

Scallion Braised Pork Ribs

蔥烤排骨

Pork ribs are grilled or slow-cooked with a generous amount of scallions. The aroma of scallions fully permeates the ribs, resulting in a rich, savory flavor and tender meat.

TWD488 ≈ $16.00

Cloud Ear Mushrooms with Matsusaka Pork

雲耳松阪豬

Selected precious Matsusaka pork (pork jowl) is stir-fried with black fungus (cloud ear mushrooms). The Matsusaka pork is crisp and springy, the mushrooms are smooth, and the flavor is light and healthy.

TWD488 ≈ $16.00

Braised Pork Ribs

㸆烤排骨

"Braised" is a cooking method involving slow simmering to reduce the sauce. The ribs are braised for a long time, concentrating the sauce onto the meat, resulting in a rich flavor and tender, well-seasoned texture.

TWD528 ≈ $17.00

Braised Pork Rings

㸆烤圈子

The "rings" refer to the fattest part of the pig's large intestine. It is braised, resulting in a reddish-brown color, a rich and chewy texture, and a strong savory flavor that eliminates any gaminess.

TWD628 ≈ $20.00

Shredded Dried Tofu with Pork

干絲豬肉絲

Shredded dried tofu is stir-fried with shredded pork. This is a home-style dish where the dried tofu shreds are soft and absorb the sauce, and the shredded pork is fresh and flavorful, creating a rich texture.

TWD328 ≈ $10.00

Pickled Mustard Greens Stir-fried with Tripe

酸菜炒肚絲

Pickled mustard greens are quickly stir-fried with shredded pork tripe. The sourness of the pickled mustard greens removes the gaminess of the tripe and enhances its flavor. The tripe is crisp and chewy, making it an appetizing dish that pairs well with rice.

TWD368 ≈ $12.00

Eight-Treasure Spicy Sauce

八寶辣醬

A famous Shanghai specialty dish. Diced chicken, diced pork, diced dried tofu, peanuts, shrimp, and other ingredients are stir-fried with spicy sauce. The sauce is bright red, with a spicy and sweet flavor, and a rich variety of textures.

TWD388 ≈ $12.00

Red Braised Lamb Shank (Winter Limited)

紅燜羊腩 (冬限)

Winter limited dish. Lamb shank with skin is braised and stewed. The lamb is tender and flavorful, with chewy skin and tender meat, and a rich sauce. It has warming and nourishing effects.

TWD728 ≈ $23.00

Chestnut Braised Lamb Shank (Winter Limited)

栗子羊腩 (冬限)

Winter limited dish. Lamb shank is cooked with sweet and glutinous chestnuts. The savory flavor of the lamb blends with the sweetness of the chestnuts for a unique taste.

TWD728 ≈ $23.00

Good New Fish Fresh

Braised Small Yellow Croaker with Tofu

小黃魚燒豆腐

A delicate Shanghai traditional dish, "Braised Yellow Croaker with Tofu." Yellow croakers are plentiful and plump in autumn. Fried yellow croakers are added to soft tofu and simmered with a proprietary sauce. As the sauce reduces, it slowly infuses the flavors, locking in the dual nutrition of the yellow croaker and tofu, making it not only delicious but also healthy.

Tender small yellow croaker are fried and then braised with soft tofu. The croaker is delicious, and the tofu is tender and absorbs the flavorful sauce. It is a classic Shanghai home-style dish.

TWD548 ≈ $17.00

Medium Yellow Croaker Braised with Tofu

中黃魚燒豆腐

Medium yellow croaker are braised with tofu. The fish is thicker and more flavorful, suitable for sharing.

TWD1,180 ≈ $38.00

Fried Croaker with Batter

麵拖黃魚

Classic Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine. Fresh yellow croaker is coated in batter and deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. The outer batter is fragrant and crispy, while the fish inside is tender. It is usually eaten with vinegar.

TWD1,180 ≈ $38.00

Braised Pork Chin

紅燒下巴

(Minimum 2 slices) (Requires 20 minutes waiting time)

The "chin" part of the fish is braised. This part is rich in collagen and the meat is extremely tender. It is braised to perfection, with a savory and slightly sweet flavor.

TWD180 ≈ $6.00

Pearl Grouper Slices

珍珠石斑魚片

Selected pearl grouper slices are cooked. The fish is delicate and springy. Choose from different flavors like oyster sauce (savory), sweet and sour (sweet and sour), or pickled mustard greens (savory).

TWD688~ ≈ $22.00

Shrimp and Fish Slices

蝦仁魚片

A dish combining fresh shrimp and fish slices. Both seafood ingredients are cooked together, doubling the freshness and providing a tender and refreshing taste.

TWD820 ≈ $26.00

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