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  • Ding's Hock of Fengjing

    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.

  • Wenwantai Pickles

    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.

  • Pork Chops and Rice Cakes

    Pork Chops and Rice Cakes

    The technique of making pork chops and rice cakes at Xian De Lai is an intangible cultural heritage item of Shanghai's Huangpu district.

  • Pork Chops and Rice Cakes

    Pork Chops and Rice Cakes

    The technique of making pork chops and rice cakes at Xian De Lai is an intangible cultural heritage item of Shanghai's Huangpu district.

  • Crystal Shrimp

    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.

  • Eight Treasure Duck

    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.

  • Scallion Oil Noodles

    Scallion Oil Noodles

    Scallion Oil Noodles, or congyou banmian, while simple, have a delicious flavour that people can't help but savour. It is one of the most traditional snacks in Shanghai.

  • Crab Meat Tofu

    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.

  • Benbangcai

    Benbangcai

    Benbangcai (Shanghai local food) refers to folk cuisine originating from the Sanlin and Gaoqiao areas of Shanghai's Pudong New Area.