Your foodie guide picks you up and takes you to Jiashan Road (嘉善路), a popular local food street. Start with classic Shanghai street foods: soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), pan-fried buns (shengjianbao), and scallion oil noodles. The tree-lined street is perfect for food photos!
Visit a beloved local eatery to taste Shanghai braised pork (hongshaorou), the city's signature dish — slow-cooked pork belly with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Also sample smoked fish and other traditional cold dishes.
Navigate through hidden food alleys near the Old City. Taste shengjian (pan-fried pork buns), scallion pancakes, and tofu pudding from family-run stalls that have been serving locals for decades. Your guide shares stories behind each dish.
Dive into one of Shanghai's most famous food streets. The air fills with the aroma of BBQ skewers, sizzling crayfish, and the infamous stinky tofu (if you dare!). Sample 5-6 different stalls and taste the diversity of Chinese street food culture.
Finish with traditional sweet soup, sesame balls (majian), and sugar-coated hawthorn skewers. Your guide takes you to a local tea house for a soothing cup of Chinese tea and a brief tea-tasting session.
Full and happy, your guide escorts you back to your hotel with a personalized list of restaurant recommendations for your remaining days in Shanghai.