Fried steamed bread and steamed buns? When it comes to snacks in Shanghai, many people's first reaction is this. It's really because it's so famous that it's rooted in people's minds. Snacks in Shanghai are far more than that. So where can I eat Shanghai's classic food? Please follow our footsteps and go to the snack street on South Yunnan Road.
South Yunnan Road is the oldest food street near People's Square. There are centuries-old brands on both sides of the 251-meter-long street. As a foodie, some shops are a must. 1. Dahuchun
Dahuchun was founded in 1932 and has a high reputation in Shanghai from the older generation to the young. When you come to Dahuchun, you must eat fried raw, which is different from the fried raw soup in many other places. Dahuchun's "no soup fried raw" is one of its major characteristics. Its dough is thick and soft, wrapped in less oil and water and full stuffing.
Business hours: 17:31-21:11
Per capita: 17 yuan
Address: No.89, South Yunnan Road 2. Rare
The most famous state-owned restaurant in Shanghai is the ribs rice cake. The ribs are crispy outside and tender inside, the rice cake is soft and glutinous, the sauce is slightly sweet, and the secret spicy soy sauce tastes super good.
The restaurant's environment is clean and tidy, the service is in place, and the price is very affordable. The rare ribs rice cake was founded in 1921, and it is a shop that Shanghai locals often go to when they miss the delicious food when they were young. The ribs rice cakes here are the most famous. The ribs are crispy outside and tender inside, and the rice cakes are very soft. Dipping them in their special soy sauce is a must-have snack!
Business hours: 11:11-19:11
Per capita: 21 yuan
Address: No.46, South Yunnan Road 3. Abao Fried Pork Chop
Abao Fried Pork Chop is an authentic old Shanghai flavor and has a high popularity. Pork chops are thick, wrapped in fragrant bread flour, fried crispy, and served with spicy soy sauce, which is very delicious!
Business hours: 11:11-22:11
Per capita: 14 yuan
Address: No.95, South Yunnan Road (near Jinling East Road) 4. Little Shaoxing
Little Shaoxing is a century-old shop, located near the Great World subway station, and the meals need to be equal. There is a take-away window outside the main entrance. Snacks are on the first floor and cooking is on the second floor. Boiled chicken is almost a must for every table, and it is delicious to eat it with sauce.
The dishes are fresh, and beef in oyster sauce, noodles with scallion oil and fried shrimp are also well received. For Shanghai locals, it is also the flavor of childhood. With the growth of every Shanghainese,
Business hours: 11:11-21:11
Per capita: 51 yuan
Address: No.69-75, South Yunnan Road (near Ninghai East Road), nanyang road, Jing 'an District-Zhenyuan Rice Ball
Nanyang Rice Ball. Siping road, Hongkou District-Youyicun
Youyicun is an old shop located in a residential area, and its business is very good, and Shanghai residents around it often patronize it. Pan-fried and steamed buns are all its characteristics, "thin skin, big stuffing and juicy". If the soup-free pan-fried in Dahuchun doesn't suit your appetite, you might as well try the pan-fried in this restaurant (it is only served in the morning and noon). Besides, pot stickers, big wonton, small wonton and fried pork chops are all very good. After eating, you can also go to Tongji University and Fudan University nearby. If it happens to be April, you can catch up with cherry blossom viewing.
Business hours: 15:11-21:11
Per capita: 21 yuan
Address: No.591, siping road (near Xingang Road).