Although Xinguang Restaurant Fang Liang Crab Feast has only been established for more than ten years, its reputation in the Shanghai crab industry will not lose to Wang Baohe, Cheng Longxing and other old merchants. The famous foodie Mr. Cai Lan even recommended it as one of the "50 Best Restaurants in the World".
The first store of Shin Kong Restaurant was opened on Tianjin Road, and the façade was not eye-catching, it was a simple image of a small restaurant in Shanghai. The interior decoration is quite old, and the banquets are separated by screens, but it is here that it became the first choice for the celebration banquets of Wong Kar-wai's "In the Mood for Love" and "2046". Tung Chee-hwa, who was the chief executive of Hong Kong, also visited Pincrab several times. In 2003, Shin Kong Restaurant opened its second store in the five-star garden hotel Hongqiao State Guest House, and since then it has officially adopted the name of "Fangliang Crab Feast". Today, it has three stores in Shanghai, the third of which is located in the Hengshan Hotel.
A stable supply chain is an important guarantee for Shin Kong Restaurant to provide fresh crabs every day, and it has established a hairy crab breeding base of nearly 600 acres in Yangcheng Lake, so that the crab source can continue all year round, and the dying crabs will be dealt with in time. It is important to note that there is a huge risk associated with eating dead crabs. The reason is that after the crab dies, the bacteria in the body will multiply quickly and spread to the crab meat, and when the bacteria break down the amino acids in the crab meat, they will produce a toxic substance called "histamine", which will accumulate as the death time is prolonged, and will not be destroyed by high temperatures. The human body will produce food poisoning symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after eating.
Although the dishes of Shin Kong Restaurant are a la carte, diners who come to taste crab often call for a set meal. The price of the single package is divided into 5 grades, ranging from 420 yuan to 980 yuan. Steamed crab claws, stewed asparagus with crab fillet, stir-fried crab roe, and roasted silver skin with crab paste are the basic dishes included in each set meal, and the order of serving is gradual according to the flavor of the meal. Once seated, the waiter pours a cup of tea for the diners to clear their mouths, followed by sour and sweet vinegar with minced ginger. Stir-fried crab roe and roasted silver skin with crab paste are two of the most popular dishes among diners. The amount of crab roe is full, but it does not have too much fishy smell, and it is also mixed with crab meat, which has a rich taste in the mouth. The crab paste roasted silver skin is more delicious, the crab paste has a strong crab fragrance, the paste is plump and full, the taste is delicate and a little sticky, the silver skin is the powder skin, and the mouth is soft and glutinous. The dishes are complete, and there are two staple dishes, crab roe noodles and crab roe wontons, which will give you a good feeling of satiety after being solved together.
Shin Kong Restaurant's service is just as impressive as the quality of the dishes. The waiter will not be lazy in serving tea and water, and customers can provide towels in a timely manner. The speed of serving does not make hungry diners feel anxious, and ginger tea is served at the end of the meal. However, all this is based on a minimum consumption of 400 yuan, and when it comes to its high-quality dishes and good service, the price is still worth the money.
