1. Shanghai Pear Paste Candy

Speaking of Shanghai’s famous snacks, we must mention Pear Paste Candy. This is one of Shanghai’s most famous specialties and is also very famous in Shanghai. The representative snack. Pear paste candy is made of pure white sugar, added with Sichuan clam shells, almonds and other medicinal materials. It not only has a delicate taste, but also has a very beautiful appearance.

2. Spare ribs rice cake

In Shanghai, pork ribs rice cake is a delicacy that almost everyone knows. It is not only affordable but also delicious. It has a history of nearly 50 years in Shanghai. The aroma of the pork ribs and the softness of the rice cake make people feel very satisfied after one bite. It is also rich in nutritional value and is a must-try delicacy in Shanghai.

3. Fengjing Dingho

Speaking of Shanghai’s Fengjing Dingho, it should be a household name, because this gourmet snack is very famous in Shanghai and is made of pure black leather. It is made from carefully grown hooves. The skin is thin and the fat is just right. It tastes very good and the meat quality is not to mention. Just one smell will make people salivate.

4. Pan-fried steamed buns

Pan-fried steamed buns are also a very representative snack in Shanghai and are also very famous in Suzhou. Pan-fried steamed buns first appeared in 1920. At first, there were no specialized shops and they were only sold in some teahouses. Later, they gradually became popular and became a very unique snack in Shanghai.

5. Crab shell yellow

Crab shell yellow is also a local specialty snack in Shanghai. It is a local dish in Shanghai because the shape is similar to the crab shell and the color is yellow. That’s why it’s called crab shell yellow. There is a layer of sesame seeds on the outside of the crab shell, which is roasted on the furnace wall. It tastes even more delicious and crispy.

6. Shrimp and black ginseng

Shrimp and black ginseng began to appear in the late 1920s. This dish is very famous in Shanghai and usually appears in relatively high-end banquets. The taste and appearance are both unique in Shanghai. Not only that, this dish also has high nutritional value, which can nourish the kidneys and essence, nourish blood and moisturize dryness.

7. Braised catfish

Catfish has tender meat and excellent taste, and this braised catfish in Shanghai is even better. It is a well-known local dish in Shanghai. At the same time, it is also a relatively common delicacy that almost everyone eats. It is highly praised by the public and has the characteristics of bright color and melt-in-the-mouth characteristics.

8. Nanxiang Xiaolongbao

Nanxiang’s Xiaolongbao is also one of Shanghai’s representative snacks and is very famous in Shanghai. The most special thing about Nanxiang Xiaolongbao is the exquisite production method, and it is steamed in a special small bamboo basket. It has a small shape, thin and transparent skin, and a very attractive taste. In short, you must try it when you come to Shanghai.

9. Babao Chili Sauce

Speaking of Shanghai, the dish that will definitely come to mind is Babao Chili Sauce. Babao Chili Sauce was originally called "Fried Chili Sauce". It is mainly made by frying eight different ingredients together, including chicken, shrimp, etc. It has a very attractive taste and a sweet and spicy taste. It is a must-have dish for meals. ~

10. Mint paste

Mint paste is also a snack with distinctive Shanghai characteristics. The main material for making it is mint. It is very popular in summer. It has a cool taste and a beautiful appearance. It’s also very nice to look at, and you’ll feel extremely refreshed after taking a bite.