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Pear syrup candies
Pear syrup candies at Shanghai's City God Temple are traditional local products passed down through generations.
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A sweet taste of nostalgia
While there is no end to the variety of sweet treats these days, one that evokes childhood memories usually outpaces them all.
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Ben Bang Cai
Ben Bang Cai (Shanghai local food) refers to folk cuisine originating from the Sanlin and Gaoqiao areas of Shanghai's Pudong New Area.
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Chongming Cake
Chongming Gao, or Chongming Cake, is a traditional Shanghai pastry in Chongming district.
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Crab Meat Tofu
During hairy crab harvesting season, Shanghai's local restaurants often feature an "Autumn Crab Feast" menu, with crab meat tofu being a staple dish.
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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.
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Ding's Hock of Fengjing
Ding's Hock of Fengjing (Fengjing Pig) – the famous Shanghai pork knuckle dish – was created by Ding Qinglun, the owner of a bistro named Dingyixing, in 1852.
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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.
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Embracing the New Year spirit: Shanghai residents' essential culinary delights
Shanghai residents' New Year shopping lists embody a rich tapestry of culinary delights.
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Embracing the New Year spirit: Traditional food for Spring Festival in Shanghai
Shanghai residents are busy preparing for the most important celebration of the year by shopping for various traditional food.