Jiangcai

In Shanghai, jiangcai remains a crucial part of the dinner table – known for its salty and sour taste and perfection in color, aroma and taste.

Sliced Cold Chicken

Sliced Cold Chicken, or baizhanji in Chinese, represents the Shanghai people's love for freshness and flavor.

Fermented Bean Curd

Each bite of Fermented Bean Curd offers a delightful mix of salty, sticky, and mellow flavors, leaving a memorable impression on all who try it.

Nanfengrou

Nanfengrou, a unique delicacy in southern China, literally means "south wind pork" in Chinese. As the name indicates, the pork is traditionally air dried in Jiangnan.

Stir-Fried Eel with Wild Rice Stems

The combination of these two ingredients creates a dish so fragrant that it is truly a delight on the dining table.

Stir-Fried River Shrimp with Cucumber

For Shanghai locals, this period marks the peak season for consuming river shrimp, as the females are laden with shrimp roe.

Zaohuo

Don't judge a book by its cover or cuisine by its name, or you might miss out on the most delicious dishes Shanghai has to offer.

Wenwantai Pickles

Century-old brand Wen Wan Tai was founded in 1850. The reason why its pickles stand the test of time lies in the sauce its manufacturer selects.

Eight Treasure Duck

The babaoya, or Eight Treasure Duck, is a famous dish in many of Shanghai's restaurants, also a renowned dish in the Qing Dynasty's (1644-1911) imperial palace.

Crystal Shrimp

Don't underestimate the flavours of a plate of stir-fried "crystal shrimp". It was once known as the "No 1 dish in Shanghai" and is highly favoured by Shanghai locals.