Cuisine and Specialty in Shanghai

Shanghai cuisine is one of the Eight Regional Cuisines in China, which is good at using sugar has Jiangnan flavor obviously.

The snack bars lining on the narrow lanes in downtown streets in Shanghai are also worth to try. The snacks are not only cheap, but also with pleasant tastes. There are many types of snacks that you can have a try including noodles, bun, wonton, pie, cakes, etc. And you don’t want to miss the appealing dishes like Shengjianbao, Xianrou Mooncake, Xiekehuang, Noodles mixed with Scallion Oil, etc.

Shengjianbao (Pan-fried Pork Bun)

Shengjianbao is the most distinctive cuisine in Shanghai. The bottom of the bun is fried till it turns into golden yellow. The scallion and black sesame are interspersed above.

Paigu Niangao (Pork Chop with Rice Cake)

Paigu Niangao is a special snack with local flavor in Shanghai. It reflects the characteristics of Shanghai cuisine--heavy oil and sauce. Made of glutinous rice flour, Niangao has a compact texture that seals the subtle, fragrant taste of sticky rice from any heavy sauce.

Xianrou Mooncake (Fresh Pork Mooncake)

The fresh pork mooncake’s surface is golden. The wrapped meat filling is tight and bouncy with the rick scallion fragrance. It’s often bought as a souvenir to friends and families.

Wonton

Wonton is a classic dish in Shanghai. The best of Wonton lies in its soup. Cooked with shrimp, nori, scallion, coriander and egg, the taste of the soup is fresh with seafood flavor.

Congyou Banmian (Noodles mixed with Scallion Oil)

Congyou Banmian is a home cooking and also a signature dish in Shanghai. To make it, one only needs scallions, noodles and a few seasonings. Procedure is simple and the material is not complicated, a good choice if you want to learn.