Autumn delights: Persimmons and where to enjoy them

Here is a recommendation for where you can savor fresh persimmons in Shanghai and find tips to consider when eating them.

Chongyang Cakes

Eating Chongyang Cakes is a cultural and symbolic tradition that aligns perfectly with the spirit of the Chongyang Festival, or Double Ninth Festival.

A culinary journey through osmanthus-infused delicacies

With the arrival of autumn, the streets of Shanghai have been graced by blooming osmanthus flowers. Here is a collection of local delicacies that feature the delightful flavor of osmanthus flowers.

A visual and culinary guide to crab dishes

As local crabs are now at their plumpest, the people of the Yangtze River Delta region have already begun savoring them in a variety of gourmet styles.

Savor Shanghai's delicious mooncakes

With the Mid-Autumn Festival around the corner, established restaurants in Shanghai are gearing up to showcase their latest mooncake creations. From classic flavors such as rose bean paste and black sesame to innovative twists like fish fillet with pickled vegetable mooncakes, and between all the varieties of fresh meat and vegetarian mooncakes, Shanghai's mooncake landscape offers delicious options to suit every taste bud!

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.

Mung Bean Cakes

In Chinese medicine, mung beans have a cold property, making them ideal for helping you stay cool during the summer.

Bright Food's Ice Cream Bricks

Children born in and around Shanghai are devoted fans of the snowy white Bright Food's Ice Cream Bricks (guangming bingzhuan).