What to order at Deda Western Restaurant

Must order
Fried pork chop with Worcestershire-style sauce, borscht, and potato salad, Deda's old three.
Editor tip
Most diners are Shanghainese regulars there for nostalgia; the room by the Nanjing Road window doubles as a coffee house with a cake shop.
CuisineShanghainese
Price¥¥
NeighborhoodJingan
HoursDaily 11:00-13:30, 17:00-20:00
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Location

Address: 473 West Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai

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