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Address: 999 Huaihai Middle Road 淮海中路999号 (Inside IAPM Mall) Price: RMB 300 for the duck. 6. Braised Pork. This is a a classic Shanghai dish, sweet and caramelised pork belly cooked and served in brown sauce. The brown sauce is a mixture of Shaoxing sauce, light soy and dark soy sauce, in addition to sugar.
- Shanghai Soup Dumplings (xiaolongbao 小笼包 or tang bao 汤包) These paper-thin dumplings are filled with meat and piping hot soup lying in wait to scald the uninitiated.
- Shanghai-Style Braised Pork Belly (hong shao rou 红烧肉) This is another dish that no self-respecting Shanghai restaurant menu could ever be without. Tender pork belly cubes are doused in a sweet and sticky sauce – a mixture of vinegar, soy, and sugar that come together in a vibrant red color, hence the Chinese character “hong” (红) in the name.
- Steamed Hairy Crab (qing zheng da zha xie 清蒸大闸蟹) Come late September/early October, the entire city of Shanghai will be in a tizzy with the arrival of this scarce delicacy from nearby Yangcheng Lake, especially the prized crab roe.
- Shanghai Shao Mai (烧卖) Less well-known than its Cantonese cousin – the dim sum mainstay shumai – Shanghai’s version is filled with sticky rice and shaped like a bell, with a small neck and a big, round bottom.
- Red Braised Pork Belly (红烧肉) It makes sense that we start our list with every Shanghainese’s favourite red braised pork belly. The soft, tender chunks of pork belly are caramelised in the braising process, and sit in a decadent and mildly sweet sauce that’s absolutely amazing.
- Scallion Noodles (葱油拌面) Scallion oil noodles is probably my favourite noodle dish from Shanghai. It’s deceptively simple but tastes so damn good that you can pair it with anything!
- Hai Di Lao (海底捞火锅) Yes, Hai Di Lao — as Singaporeans, we should be familiar with it by now. So why have it in Shanghai again, you ask? Simple: For the same (maybe even better), impeccable service and quality ingredients, you pay a much cheaper price than you would have back home!
- Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) Did you really go to Shanghai if you didn’t stuff your face with the addictive xiao long bao? These juicy, soup-filled dumplings are irresistible, and there’s only one popular spot to get them in Shanghai — Jia Jia Tang Bao at Huanghe Road Food Street!
Sep 21, 2017 · All-you-can-eat Japanese buffets Shanghai has the best Japanese buffets in China by far, thanks in large part to the Japanese expat community in Hongqiao, which we’re told is the largest in the ...
Oct 1, 2024 · 14. Where to Eat in Shanghai – Popular Spots. When it comes to where to eat in Shanghai, the options are endless. From high-end restaurants to cozy local eateries, Shanghai offers something for every palate. For those looking for authentic local restaurants in Shanghai, Jesse Restaurant is a must-visit. Known for its home-style Shanghainese ...
Dec 19, 2019 · Xiaolongbao (小笼包) Xiaolongbao, those sly baozis that look like jiaozis hiding a juicy spoonful of soup inside, are one of Shanghai’s most famous dishes. These soup dumplings generally come filled with soup of pork, shrimp, crab, or vegetables. Pick one up with chopsticks, and plop it down on your soup spoon. Carefully bite into the ...
Aug 22, 2019 · Shanghai food guide: 8 must-eat dishes Braised Pork. Braised pork is a traditional Shanghai dish, one of the staples of the region. Vendors or restaurants cook and serve the pork belly in a special brown sauce made from a combination of other popular sauces. The mixture features light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing sauce, and sugar.
