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).

Sweet Fermented Rice

During the hot and humid rainy season, residents in Jiangnan turn to a bowl of sweet fermented rice to cool off.

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.

Binggao Ice Cream

Binggao in Shanghai blends the best of both ice cream and cake, offering a delightful and unforgettable summer treat for the city's residents.

Scallion Pancakes

They're particularly known for their golden crispy exterior, rich and fresh scallion aroma and diverse layers of texture.

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.