Old Shanghai Foodie Tour

Sightseeing  :  China  :  Eastern China  :  Shanghai  :  Food Tours

Enjoy traditional Shanghainese specialties whilst immersing in the culture and atmosphere of old Shanghai on this exciting foodie tour. This 3 hour walking tour includes up to eight tastings, with a mixture of street food and traditional restaurants. Enjoy everything from classic specialties like Sheng Jian Bao and Crab Shell Pastry to local favorites like Frog Stir Fry. All guides are fully licensed local Shanghai guides that are fluent in English.Our Old Shanghai foodie tour will take you away from the Bund and the regular tourist path to immerse yourself in local Shanghainese culture and cuisine. The tour commences near Peoples Square, from there we will weave through the backstreets of Old Shanghai and eat in in a mixture of traditional restaurants and street food. Along the way we will pass some of the last remaining 'Laneway' housing in Shanghai, as well as seeing a vibrant food street where Chinese minorities from Xinjiang and Gansu provinces sell their local cuisines.

Tastings on this tour include (Subject to change and availability):

• Xiao Long Bao: A classic Shanghai specialty, these dumplings are made with a thin skin of dough and stuffed with a seasoned minced pork.
• Sheng Jian Bao (Pan fried dumplings): Another famous Shanghainese snack food, these dumplings are pan fried with a doughy exterior and a meat and soup filling. Less well known than Xiao Long Bao, but possibly more delicious.
• Xie Ke Huang (Crab shell pastry): Crab Shell Pastry is another Shanghai specialty. The crust is meant to look like a crab shell. Fillings include green onions, pork, crab meat, shrimps, mashed beans and sugar.
• Chang Shou Mian (Longevity Noodles): Traditional handmade Shanghainese wheat noodles served in a clean meat based soup. The recipe for these extra long noodles was passed down from a former royal chef!
• Stir Fry Bull Frog: Bull frog stir fried with green pepper. An exceptionally popular local meal.
• Deep Fried Wonton: These pork dumplings are deep fried and served vinegar. Surprisingly delicious.
• Xinjiang Stone Oven Naan : Originally from Kashgar in Xingjiang province, these vendors make traditional bread in a stone oven.
• Yellow Wine: Traditional Chinese wine made from fermented rice.
• Dessert: Popular Shanghainese desserts