Xiandelai
Time-Honored BrandXiandelai · Shanghai · Founded
Xiandelai is a renowned Shanghai dining brand, celebrated for its pork chop with rice cakes. It carries the taste memories of generations of Shanghainese and stands as a living testament to the city's culinary heritage.
Brand Story
Founded in the 1920s in Shanghai, Xiandelai began as a street stall by He Shide on Central Tibet Road, selling pork chop with rice cakes. His unique sauce and freshly fried chops quickly attracted food lovers. In the 1930s, the stall moved to South Yunnan Road and was officially named 'Xiandelai', meaning 'fresh flavor attained'. Known for its quality and authentic taste, it became a beloved snack spot among old Shanghainese. Through the era of public-private partnership and the reform and opening-up, Xiandelai has preserved its traditional techniques, becoming a representative of Shanghai's local cuisine. Its signature dish features premium pork chops, marinated, coated, and fried, served with a special sweet bean sauce and soft rice cakes. Xiandelai is not just a food landmark but a witness to the evolution of Shanghai's food culture.
“Xiandelai, where freshness comes alive”
Signature Products
Signature dish: crispy fried pork chop served with soft rice cakes and drizzled with a secret sauce, savory and slightly sweet. (20-30 RMB)
Classic Shanghai flavor: fried gluten balls stuffed with minced pork and bean curd rolls in a vermicelli soup, savory and delicious. (15-25 RMB)
Thick-cut pork chop breaded and fried to golden perfection, crispy outside and juicy inside. Best enjoyed with Worcestershire sauce. (15-25 RMB)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Shanghai（上海）
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Cultural Note
Xiandelai's craft emphasizes fresh ingredients and precise cooking. The pork chops are marinated to perfection and fried for exactly three minutes to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior. The sauce recipe, passed down for decades, blends sweet bean paste with various spices. The rice cakes are made from high-quality glutinous rice, soft and non-sticky. These skills are preserved through master-apprentice traditions, keeping the authentic taste of old Shanghai snacks alive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Xiandelai founded?
Xiandelai was founded in null, originating in Shanghai, Shanghai, primarily in the Dining field.
What is the signature product of Xiandelai?
Its signature product is Pork Chop with Rice Cakes. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
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