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Start New ThreadJust came back from a 3 week trip from China.. Wanted to go to a place that serves a nice version of Lion's Head.
By Daniel76
on Nov 1, 2011 12:44 PM
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Although not a Shanghai restaurant, M&T served us a version of lion's head that was stellar. This is what I wrote about them after our dinner last May:
<M&T Meatballs. The chef's riff on the Shanghainese favorite, lion's head, this dish was simply terrific. Large, light-as-a-feather balls of pork were presented on steamed lettuce leaves.
We could not get enough.>
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SN New Restaurant
44-09 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11355
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Yes, M&T serves up an great version! It's a dish that has migrated to other provinces and even Taiwan.
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I was in Yangzhou for part of my trip which is only a 5 hour drive from shanghai and they claim to be the inventors over there. But thanks will certainly check out m&t.
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You're right - according to Chinese lore they were indeed invented there. Original name was "Sunflower Meat" or "Sunflower Offered Meat" (葵花斬肉 － Kuí Huā Zhǎn Ròu) but changed by a visiting Emperor after eating two (you can't just eat one)!
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Best Lion's Head..456 Restaurant on Mott St... Chinatown.
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awesome thanks.. ceelow has always been my lucky number!
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Taste of Shanghai. Prince St. Flushing.
Get some steamed and fried pork buns while you are at it.
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A Taste of Shanghai
39-07 Prince St, Queens, NY 11354
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