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Stinky Tofu
September 17, 2013

Jian Guo 328

Stinky Tofu

Celia Sin-Tien Cheng

Jian Guo 328 is a casual eatery serving home-style Shanghainese food. The restaurant is small and narrow so seating is a bit cramped, and for lunch you’ll have to come early to avoid the wait, but I love coming here for all the Shanghainese dishes that I grew up eating; from deep-fried river shrimp to stinky tofu, the cuisine is prepared with care. Stinky tofu, usually either steamed or deep-fried, has always been a favorite of mine. At Jian Guo 328, they’ve wrapped pieces of stinky tofu in paper-thin yuba (tofu skins) and fried them, so you get the best of both worlds: a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Dip each bite in the accompanying spicy soy sauce and savor just one example of all the goodness that’s coming out Jian Guo’s kitchen.

Jian Guo 328

328 Jianguo Xi Lu
Shanghai
200031
Price
$
Neighborhood
Xuhui