Shanghai is also known as the "Magic City". As a national metropolis, Shanghai has retained many of its own characteristics while integrating with international standards. Old Shanghai culture is a typical example. The impression of old Shanghainese in people's minds is that they are exquisite and particular, and so are many of the local delicacies. So, what are the special delicacies of old Shanghai? 01. Pan-fried buns

Fried buns are a very popular delicacy among people in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It is small and delicate, with a crispy appearance. When you bite it, you can taste the delicious soup and rich fillings. It is very delicious and is the first choice for breakfast for many Shanghainese. One bite at a time, the aroma of meat and burnt aroma makes people unable to stop. 02. Fresh meat mooncakes

Different from conventional mooncake fillings such as bean paste and lotus paste, the traditional mooncakes that old Shanghainese love to eat are filled with fresh meat. The freshly baked meat mooncakes are still steaming, and the outer puff pastry has been roasted at high temperatures until they become fragrant and crispy, but the fresh meat inside is still delicious and juicy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fat but not greasy. Endless aftertaste. Fresh meat mooncakes are a type of Soviet-style mooncakes and are also a traditional snack in Shanghai. Tourists who come here cannot help but taste such a delicious snack full of the flavor of old Shanghai. 03. Xiao Long Bao

Xiao Long Bao is actually the Xiao Long Bao we often eat, but in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, the locals are used to calling it Xiao Long Bao. Xiaolongbao in Shanghai is different from those in other places. The steamed xiaolongbao is crystal clear, small and exquisite. When you bite into it, the delicious soup inside has already burst out before you can taste the full fillings, leaving a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth of diners. When Shanghainese eat xiaolongbao, they also add shredded ginger, balsamic vinegar, etc., and a bowl of shredded egg soup. It is simply a unique thing in the world. No wonder Shanghainese are so fond of this delicious dish. .

The above are the delicacies that old Shanghainese love. But in fact, there are many similar traditional specialties in Shanghai, and they are all worth tasting.