Back in April of 2019, I visited the city of Shanghai for the second time in four years. My first trip there, which I took with my dad in 2015, was an absolute blast. That trip really shaped my thoughts on authentic Chinese cuisine, and I left with a deeper appreciation of it. When I returned four years later, I found myself craving the foods I’d fallen in love with the first time, many of which are the best Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai.
Shanghai cuisine is one of the ten major cuisines in China. Even though it has existed for over 400 years, it is the youngest of the ten. Shanghai cuisine is known more for its rice-based dishes than ones with noodles. It includes salted meats, preserved vegetables, and seafood. The dishes are often red and shiny from being pickled in wine. Sweet and sour flavors are prominent, and special emphasis is often placed on condiments.
The unique mixture of flavors and textures in Shanghai cuisine make visiting the city a heavenly experience for any food enthusiast. Whether you’re into having street food on the go or enjoying a sit-down meal, chances are, the food will be divine. I dove even deeper into the city’s cuisine during my second trip and was blown away by what I found. These are the 25 Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai, China.
Spicy Hot Pot at Hai Di Lao
When you travel to Shanghai, eating hot pot is a must. One of the city’s best hot pot spots is Hai Di Lao, a Szechwan chain that has several locations around Shanghai. At Hai Di Lao, you will be provided with platters of raw foods like beef, pork, lamb, cabbage, and mushrooms. In the center of your table is the hot pot, which is divided into four sections. Each section contains a different soup. They range from mild to ultra spicy!
You cook your meats and vegetables in the soup of your choice for two minutes, let them cool, and then enjoy! I recommend cooking the beef and lamb in the moderately spicy soups, the cabbage in the tomato soup, and the mushrooms in the mildest soup. I love spicy foods, but the spiciest soup made me feel like I had set my tongue ablaze, so I mostly avoided it. Fiery soup aside, the hot pot at Hai Di Lao is one of the Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai, for sure!
Pork Bun & Sticky Brown Rice Dumpling
One of my all-time favorite things to eat in China is the pork bun. During my first trip to the country, I ate one almost every morning. When I returned to Shanghai, I knew I had to find this fluffy, divine morsel again. I found it on my first morning in the city at a hole-in-the-wall street food spot that sells about 20 types of bun along Huanghe Road. The pork buns are pillowy and fluffy on the outside, with lots of sweet, juicy, and spicy pork and sauce inside. The flavor and texture combinations are unbeatable!
The same stall that sells the variety of buns also offers dumplings, including some varieties I had never seen before. One of them is a sticky-brown-rice-and-herb dumpling that was very different from any other dumpling I’d ever eaten. It’s very tasty, with lots of herbal flavor. I also really enjoyed the sticky rice inside. It’s definitely a must-have when you visit Huanghe Road!
Jianbing
When I think of the top Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai, only one comes to mind: the mouthwatering pancake-like dish I fell in love with along Huanghe Road back in 2015. It’s called jianbing and quickly became my favorite Chinese street food after a single bite. After a bit of searching along Huanghe Road, I found it in a tiny shop just off the street.
Jianbing is a folded crepe that contains eggs, crackers, pickled vegetables, and hoisin sauce. It has a sweet and savory flavor and the crackers inside give it a nice crunch. The egg inside is a little runny and is delicious with the hoisin sauce. It almost reminded me of an Indian dosa, only with Chinese flavors! This dish truly makes my taste buds go haywire every time I eat it. The only thing is, the shop that sells it only offers it until 11 a.m., so head down to Huanghe Road early if you want to have one!
Scallion Pancake
Almost directly across the street from the tiny shop selling the jianbing is another Chinese-style pancake. This one isn’t a crepe—it looks more similar to pancakes in America, except it’s super crispy and is filled with delicious, green scallions.
These pancakes are pan-fried and then baked afterward, which gives them their crisp exterior and soft and moist center. They contain an overload of scallion flavor and, like the jianbing, make for a quick and easy breakfast when you’re on the go. If you’d like, try the other varieties of pancake, like the chive-and-egg pancakes and leek-and-egg pancakes. Go nuts and see which one you like the best!
Shrimp & Pork Dumplings with Egg Drop Soup
One of the most popular spots along Huanghe Road is Jia Jia Tang Bao, a sit-down restaurant that is easily recognizable from its white storefront and large, red Chinese characters above it. I’m convinced some of the tastiest Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai are their shrimp dumplings and pork dumplings. Order them with some egg drop soup for a fantastic flavor combination!
The soup is flavorful and aromatic, with big pieces of briny seaweed. I loved the freshness of the dumplings, which are soupy inside. They are sensational when you dip them in soy sauce. Of the two varieties, I preferred the shrimp. You get six of each per order, so 12 in total. The soup and the 12 dumplings will only set you back about $4 USD, so eating it is a filling and inexpensive way to start your day!
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Beef Noodles with Eggs, Herbs, and Sprouts
Shanghai Tower is among the most popular tourist attractions in Shanghai for its observation deck, which offers unbelievable views of Pudong and the surrounding city. But it’s also worth visiting because of its Food Republic food court near the observation deck’s exit. There, look for an eatery called Hok Kee and order their beef noodles with eggs, herbs, and sprouts.
The noodles are served in a dark, rich, and earthy sauce that pairs extremely well with the crunchy, refreshing vegetables. The noodles are hearty and thick and do a great job of holding onto the sauce. The dish doesn’t contain a lot of beef, but it’s so tasty that I didn’t really miss it. Try this dish for only 35 Yuan, which translates to a little over $5 USD. It’s another inexpensive and tasty Chinese dish you must eat in Shanghai!
Golden Age Rice Wine
One of the best things any foodie can do in Shanghai is book a food tour with UnTour Food Tours. They offer fantastic food tours in multiple Chinese cities, including Beijing, Chengdu, and Hong Kong. During their multi-regional Shanghai Night Eats Tour, you can try dishes and beverages from all over China, including the Golden Age yellow rice wine at the Cantonese, Hong Kong-style café.
As a wine lover, this rice wine was one of the highlights of my multi-regional food tour. It reminded me a lot of sake and had a nice, plum-like flavor that paired well with the roasted pork, roasted duck, and rice noodles with beef I also enjoyed there. This is one rice wine you can’t afford to miss!
Pineapple Bun
Another Cantonese specialty you must try on UnTour Food Tours’ Shanghai Night Eats Tour is the pineapple bun at the Hong Kong-style café. It’s easily one of the top Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai. The food in Hong Kong has been influenced by other people, namely the British, who occupied the territory from 1843 to 1941 and again from 1945 to 1997.
The British influence can be seen in the pineapple bun, which is an early adaptation of the British influence on Hong Kong’s bread. Its name is a little misleading, as it doesn’t contain any pineapple, but it does have a thick crust and is filled a nice layer of butter! It’s also extremely sweet, so it’s more like a dessert.
Chinese Moonshine
If you like alcoholic beverages, you can’t visit China without having some baijiu. Baijiu is a fermented drink that has an alcohol content level of between 28% and 65%. There’s a type of baijiu that you’ll try on your Shanghai Night Eats food tour that is basically China’s version of moonshine. Its name translates to Confucius’ House Wine.
I tried the “Strong Aroma” version of this spirit at a spot that sells Ningbo food. My friend and guide, Li, explained to me that this type of baijiu is the most-consumed hard liquor in the world. This particular type was about 39% alcohol, which puts it on the weaker end of the baijiu scale. That said, it was so strong that I could smell it as soon as the bottle was opened, and it was downright brutal to get down! It was good, though, and made me want more!
Crispy Bamboo
When I travel to Asia, one of my favorite things to eat is bamboo. I’ve tried it in multiple Asian countries in various dishes and it never disappoints. One of my favorite bamboo dishes is a fried version I tried at the Ningbo restaurant on my Shanghai Night Eats food tour.
This bamboo was extremely crispy on the outside but moist in the center. The dish kind of reminded me of crispy, fried onions and was very tasty. This is one of my favorite Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai, without question!
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Fish with Seaweed
Continuing on with the fried and crispy theme, the next Chinese dish you must eat in Shanghai is a fried fish and seaweed combination. I also had this dish at the Ningbo restaurant my guide Li and I visited during my Shanghai Night Eats tour.
It’s a bony, saltwater fish, so be sure to chew them as well as you can so you can either break down the bones in your mouth or spit them out. The fish is meant to be eaten with the seaweed, which is salty and briny and practically melts in your mouth. It’s a must-try for sure but remember to look out for the bones!
Sticky Rice Cake with Bamboo and Shepherd’s Purse
Another dish I love eating when I visit Asian countries are sticky rice cakes. I fell in love with the sweet versions in Japan and later discovered the savory and spicy varieties in South Korea. I also tried one at the Ningbo restaurant on my Shanghai Night Eats tour.
This dish consisted of a plate of sticky rice cakes that were stir-fried with bamboo shoots and an herb called shepherd’s purse. The mix of vegetables was so flavorful and unique. It was unlike anything I had ever eaten and was among the highlights of my tour. It’s the type of dish that would be great with some hot sauce!
Sichuan Rabbit Head
The third spot I visited on my Shanghai Night Eats food tour was Chili Chill, a Sichuan restaurant with some exotic menu items. Sichuan cuisine is known for its spice, which you can smell even before you enter the restaurant! The most exotic dish I had there was easily the Sichuan rabbit head, which was first created in the 1980s.
The whole rabbit head is cooked in hot chili oil with Sichuan peppercorns. It’s typically served cold, but mine was freshly cooked, so it still had some warmth to it. This dish is messy, so you’re given plastic gloves to handle it. You eat it by prying the jaws apart and eating the tongue and then breaking it further to get to the brain, and then eating the eyes and the rest of the meat.
It’s a little crunchy and is definitely hot, but the spice isn’t too extreme. It does numb your lips and tongue, but it’s worth it because it’s so ridiculously tasty. The eyes, in particular, were a flavor explosion in my mouth. I wanted more of them! The rabbit head may be a bit too extreme for some, but it’s still among the best Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai. Trust me!
Sichuan Wontons
You also cannot miss the Sichuan wontons at Chili Chill on your Shanghai Night Eats food tour. They’re served in a rich, red soup that gives off the impression of extreme heat. The wontons contain pork and ginger, as well as Sichuan peppercorn.
The wontons are so delicate that they fall apart the moment you try to pick one up with your chopsticks! They definitely have some heat to them, but they’re nowhere near as fiery as the rabbit head. It’s much more manageable if you’re not a big spice lover!
Sichuan Dry Noodles with Peanuts, Pickled Vegetables, and Minced Pork
Another of my favorite Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai is the Sichuan dry noodles at Chili Chill. These noodles, which you’ll also find on your Shanghai Night Eats food tour, have a Sichuan name that translates to “burning noodles.”
They contain peanuts, pickled vegetables, green onions, and minced pork. There’s quite a bit of hot chili oil on the bottom, so mix the noodles thoroughly before you dig in! These noodles reminded me a lot of the dry ramen I had during my time in Tokyo earlier in 2019. Like the wontons, there’s enough spice to make your lips tingle, but it’s not overbearingly hot.
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Xiaolongbao & the Original Xiaolongbao
When you visit Shanghai, you have to try a xiaolongbao at the Shangxi restaurant on the Shanghai Night Eats tour. It is one of the ultimate Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai. Xiaolongbao is essentially a pork soup dumpling. Because there’s hot soup inside, you don’t want to burn your mouth.
Luckily, there’s a trick to eating them without getting burned. Simply nibble a hole in a corner of the dumpling and slurp the soup out to mix as much air with it as possible to cool it down. Once you’ve slurped out the soup, dip the dumpling into your vinegar or sauce and eat it in one bite!
There’s a second type of xiaolongbao you can find in Shanghai, which is the original! You’ll find this version in the Old Town of Shanghai near City God Temple. These xiaolongbao are much bigger than the regular xiaolongbao. You have to pop them with a straw to drink the soup inside! They’re also extremely tasty and chewy and contain big chunks of pork and crab inside!
Chinese Churro with Soymilk
During my trip to China, one dish I tried a few times for breakfast is a chewy, airy, fried breadstick with piping hot soymilk. It’s basically the Chinese version of a churro, except it isn’t coated in sugar. The first time I had this dish was on UnTour Food Tours’ Shanghai Street Eats Breakfast tour of the former French Concession.
The breadstick is pretty oily and can be eaten in two ways. You can either dip it into the soymilk, or you can tear it into small pieces and float them in the soymilk like cereal. I tried it both ways and they’re both fantastic! The churro tastes exactly like the ones I had in Spain, minus the sugar, of course. It’s a great way to start a day of exploring in Shanghai!
Thousand-Layer Pancake with Sweet Chili Sauce
If you’ve never had a savory pancake, Shanghai is one of the best places in the world to try one. As you continue on UnTour Food Tours’ Shanghai Eats Breakfast tour, you’ll find a tiny hole-in-the-wall shop selling the thousand-layer pancake. There aren’t actually a thousand layers, only seven. It comes slathered in a delectable red sweet chili sauce.
Visually, it reminded me of a similar-looking dish I’d had in Greece. The pancake is flaky and delicious, with a crisp exterior and a soft center. The moneymaker is the sweet chili sauce, which is rich and full of flavor. It’s also deceptively spicy; the heat sneaks up on you after a few bites!
Pork & Shepherd’s Purse Wontons
As you continue through the former French Concession on your Shanghai Eats Breakfast tour, Li will take you to a small eatery. There, you’ll be able to try some incredible wontons that are stuffed with pork and shepherd’s purse. They’re served coated in a sauce, but there’s no soup.
The filling of these wontons is out of this world! The combination of the pork and the shepherd’s purse is so flavorful. There’s also some spring onion sprinkled on the outside along with the sauce, which adds to the depth of flavor. The best part is, the wontons are very juicy, which gives them even more flavor!
Soup Pot Sticker with Sesame Oil
Don’t leave the tiny, hole-in-the-wall eatery after you try the pork and shepherd’s purse wontons. You’ll want to stick around and have some of their unreal soup pot stickers. These pot stickers are crispy on the bottom and also have a bit of sesame oil inside them.
Like the xiaolongbao, it’s dangerous to bite directly into these pot stickers because of the boiling hot soup inside. Instead, treat them like a xiaolongbao and bite a hole in the top and slurp out the soup. Afterward, you can dip them in sauce or add some red chili flakes like I did!
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Hand-Pulled Noodles with Sticky Sauce
Toward the end of my Shanghai Eats Breakfast food tour, Li took me to a noodle shop that’s open 24-7 every day except on the Chinese New Year. The shop has large, red, white, and yellow signs and Chinese characters above its door and makes Hunnan-style food. I recommend their super thin, hand-pulled noodles, which are served with a sticky sauce!
The noodles and sauce don’t have a ton of flavor in them by themselves, so I recommend adding some red chili sauce to give it an extra kick of heat and flavor. It adds a pungent flavor and just the right amount of spice and completely changes the dish. They’re some of the best noodles I’ve ever had and are easily one of the top Chinese dishes you must have in Shanghai!
Deep-Fried Local Crab
Another fantastic tour company I recommend hiring for a food tour is Newman Tours. Their managing director, Daniel, took me on an unforgettable tour of the City God Temple and Yu Gardens area, where I tried a wild-looking and incredibly tasty deep-fried local crab! It’s literally a whole, deep-fried crab on a stick!
There are salty and spicy varieties, and being a spice fanatic, I had to go with the spicy one. It’s delicious and crispy and everything on it is edible. The best part about it is how meaty it is, especially in the middle. The crab meat is tender and succulent and had me in seafood heaven. It also has a nice amount of spice to it and is easily one of the best Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai!
Knife-Cut Beef Noodles with Sauce & Cilantro
While UnTour Food Tours’ Shanghai Beer & Bites tour is more about the beers than the bites, you’ll still try some extraordinary dishes during your three-hour excursion. My favorite of the night was easily the knife-cut beef noodles, which contain cilantro and are served in a fantastic sauce. This Chinese dish you must eat in Shanghai is a can’t-miss!
These noodles are made from a dense, high-gluten dough and only take 30 seconds to boil. Because of the quick boiling time, they come out perfectly al dente. They’re cut very thick, so they hold on to all the unique flavors in the sauce. I added some spice to mine for an extra kick of heat. The spice along with the beef, cilantro, and al dente noodles was a combination that had my mouth watering with every bite!
Hot Pot at The Holy Cow
Hands down, one of the best restaurants to have hot pot in Shanghai is The Holy Cow Restaurant, which you’ll find at Bingo Mall. At this Chaozhou restaurant, you’ll quickly learn that they use practically the entire animal on their menu, including the internal organs. To complement the various meats, they even have a station where you can build your own sauce using various ingredients.
My hot pot spread consisted of 14 items, including meatballs, raw vegetables, dumplings, and lots of different cuts of meat. Like at Hai Di Lao, you cook whatever you want in the sauce or soup of your choice for a few minutes. I couldn’t get enough of the beef (which I cooked in a spicy, red sauce), the beef dumplings, and the beef shoulder.
The gelatin-like cow stomach, golden needle mushrooms, and tofu skin were equally unreal! The real star was the free-range venison from New Zealand. It had a rich, earthy taste because of its high iron content. The venison alone is among the Chinese dishes you must eat in Shanghai!
What makes The Holy Cow’s meat so delectable is that it’s the freshest meat imaginable. It has never been frozen, and you can taste it in the quality and feel it in the texture of the meat. Fresh is always best, and when you have a variety of tasty sauces to cook and dip the meat into, it’s a game-changer. You’ll never look at frozen meat the same way afterward!
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From its awesome hot pots to its heavenly soup dumplings to its mouthwatering noodles, the food in Shanghai is about as diverse as they come. No matter what kind of food you like, you can find it in this incredible food city. By the time I left China, my taste buds had been blown away several times over by the magnificent flavors of Shanghai. The quality of the food and the sheer variety can’t be understated. If you’re a foodie, Shanghai has to be on your bucket list. Book a trip to Shanghai to get a taste of the city today!
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FAQs
What dish is Shanghai famous for? ›
Shanghai is famous for its eel dishes, and you can't get more Shanghainese than shansi leng mian, or 'eel thread cold noodles,' the street food hybrid of a restaurant classic.
What is Shanghai Chinese food? ›Shanghai cuisine emphasizes the use of condiments while retaining the original flavors of raw ingredients. It aims at lightness in flavor and is mellower and slightly sweet in taste compared to some other Chinese cuisines. Sweet and sour is a typical Shanghai taste.
What are 3 traditional foods in China? ›If you're lucky, they'll be prepared and served by a chef who's stayed true to tradition. Five best-known, traditional Chinese dishes are Peking duck, biang biang noodles, dim sum, xiaolongbao, and Sichuan hot pot.
What is the number 1 dish in China? ›1. Peking Roasted Duck. Peking duck (北京烤鸭 Běijīng kǎoyā) is a famous dish from Beijing, enjoying world fame, and considered as one of China national dishes. Peking duck is savored for its thin and crispy skin.
What is real Chinese food called? ›A number of different styles contribute to Chinese cuisine but perhaps the best known and most influential are Cantonese cuisine, Shandong cuisine, Jiangsu cuisine (specifically Huaiyang cuisine) and Sichuan cuisine.
What is China Favourite food? ›Hot Pot. The Hot Pot is a flavorsome broth and one of the most popular dishes in China, mainly in the Szechuan and Chongqing provinces. What is this? The dish comprises a simmering pot of vegetable, or meat-based broth served on top of a gas hob.
What are the 2 styles of the Shanghai cuisine? ›Hu Cai, or Shanghai Cuisine is made up of two different styles ofcooking, Benbang Cuisine and Haipai Cuisine. Benbang and Haipai Cuisine have much in common. Both use techniques such as steaming, braising, stir-frying, marinating and roasting. They also have signature dishes that are made from seasonal ingredients.
What vegetables do Chinese eat? ›Chinese vegetables include Chinese cabbage, bok choy, mustard greens, winter radish, snow peas, yard-long beans, and varieties of melons, eggplant and cucumbers, among others.
What are the four main Chinese dishes? ›First up are those termed the Four Major Cuisines: Lu cuisine from Shandong province; Chuan cuisine from Sichuan; Yue cuisine from Guangdong; and Su cuisine from Jiangsu.
What is the most famous dish? ›Italian pizza is probably the most famous food in the World. Pizza has crossed the borders of Italy a long time ago and nowadays it is consumed all over the world. Pizza is the topmost liked food in the world. Today you can find pizza in almost every corner of the world.
What's the healthiest Chinese food? ›
Healthier choices include steamed brown rice, sautéed or steamed vegetables, spring rolls, or soups like egg drop soup or hot and sour soup. Veggie-based items like edamame, lettuce wraps, braised bamboo shoots, or cucumber salad are a few other great options you can try.
What is the most eaten dish? ›Is Rice the Most Eaten Food in the World? Rice is the most commonly eaten food around the world. More than 3.5 billion people in the world consume it as a staple dish.
What is the most eaten vegetable in China? ›China's most popular vegetable, bok choy, has a light, sweet flavor and crisp texture. It is a type of cabbage but instead of a tightly packed head the leaves are in a cluster, giving the vegetable a shape similar to celery.
What do Chinese people wear? ›4 Well-Known Traditional Chinese Clothes Types. The Hanfu, Zhongshan suit (Mao suit), Tang suit, and cheongsam (qipao) are the four most distinctive types of traditional Chinese clothing.
What is everyday food in China? ›A typical Chinese's meal usually consists of rice, soup and three to four side dishes. Dishes are made of seasonal vegetables, fresh seafood or bite-size portion of meat or poultry.
What is KFC called in China? ›That was when the M shaped golden symbol came into being as the fast-food chain's logo. Therefore, the decision to change McDonald's Chinese name to Jingongmen is fully justified.
What kind of meat do Chinese eat? ›Chinese people basically eat all animals' meat, such as pork, beef, mutton, chicken, duck, pigeon, as well as many others. Pork is the most commonly consumed meat, and it appears in almost every meal. It is so common that it can be used to mean both meat and pork. Peking duck is a famous duck dish in China.
What animals do Chinese eat? ›Most were species that are traditionally eaten as delicacies in China, including civets, raccoon dogs, badgers, bamboo rats, and porcupines.
What do Chinese eat for dinner? ›Dinner has become the most important meal for many Chinese. The dishes usually include soup, a variety of meats and vegetables, and rice. Because dinner is a meal to enjoy with the family the food is very hearty.
What are the 8 main Chinese cuisines? ›
These eight culinary cuisines are Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan and Zhejiang.
What makes Shanghai so special? ›The city rivals New York or Paris in terms of modernity, and boasts a blended culture of the East and the West. Shanghai is a tourist destination famous for historical landmarks as well as modern, ever-expanding skylines. You will never get bored in this dynamic metropolis.
Is Shanghai known for spicy food? ›Unfortunately for committed spice lovers, Shanghai is clearly in the first camp; most 'Sichuan' restaurants here have all the heat of McDonald's Szechuan McNugget Sauce.
Do Chinese eat eggs? ›One thing you'll notice anywhere you go in China is the number of people who eat boiled eggs as a portable snack. Boiled, pickled, preserved, fried or stir-fried, the egg takes so many forms that it's unsurprising it is just about everywhere you look.
Why do Chinese not eat tomatoes? ›Because tomatoes lack the significance in Chinese culture that they hold in Italian culture—as a symbol of nationalism—tomatoes are not used to the degree that they are in Italy. The cuisines of both nations also feature strong variation depending on the region.
Do Chinese eat potatoes? ›Potatoes have been planted throughout China since their introduction 400 years ago. They have become the main staple food for many Chinese people, especially in the remote mountainous regions. Through the years, different regions have developed different cooking methods for this highly versatile vegetable.
Do Chinese eat apples? ›Apples (苹果 Píngguǒ) —— Safeness
Chinese people believe that one can live a peaceful and harmonious life by eating apples. They also like to buy a box of apples as Chinese New Year gift for their relatives and friends, for the best wishes of good luck and wealth for the next year.
- RICE. An obvious one but Chinese cannot go without rice, even boiled rice. ...
- NOODLES. Some days you feel like rice and some days you feel like noodles. ...
- SOY SAUCE. Used for seasoning as well as to colour and brown your dishes. ...
- SPRING ONIONS. ...
- GARLIC. ...
- FROZEN MEAT. ...
- CORNFLOUR. ...
- BEANSPROUTS.
- Hong Kong. Location: Southeast China. ...
- Beijing. Location: Northeast China. ...
- Chengdu. Location: Central China, Sichuan Province. ...
- Turpan. Location: Northwest China, Xinjiang Autonomous Region. ...
- Guangzhou. Location: Southeast China, Guangdong Province. ...
- Macau. ...
- Xi'an.
- Light soy sauce. Soy sauce is probably the first ingredient most people think of when it comes to Chinese food. ...
- Dark soy sauce. ...
- Oyster sauce. ...
- Dried mushrooms. ...
- Sichuan peppercorns. ...
- Sesame oil. ...
- Chinese five spice. ...
- Chilli bean sauce.
What is Shanghai food in the Philippines? ›
Lumpiang shanghai (also known as Filipino spring rolls, or simply lumpia or lumpiya), is a Filipino deep-fried appetizer consisting of a mixture of giniling (ground pork) wrapped in a thin egg crêpe.
What is lumpia Shanghai? ›Lumpia or Lumpiang Shanghai is a type of Filipino egg roll. The basic filling is composed of ground pork along with minced onions, carrots, and seasonings such as salt and ground black pepper. This recipe post is all about how to make basic lumpia.
Is Shanghai a finger food? ›Lumpiang Shanghai is a Filipino egg roll. This is a popular finger food here in the Philippines. In essence, it is a meat and vegetable rolled in a lumpia wrapper.
Is Shanghai rich or poor city? ›Shanghai is China's richest city.
Is Shanghai a nice city? ›Personal Safety. Shanghai is a very safe place to live as an expat. It was ranked one of the safest cities in China because of its low crime rates. While most crimes are limited to pick-pocketing and minor thefts on public transport, expats are advised to keep to well-lit areas of the city at night.
What is lumpia in English? ›It literally means "wet spring roll", or often translated as "fresh spring roll" which means spring roll without frying. It is similar to the Vietnamese spring roll with bean sprouts, carrots, shrimp and/or chicken, and served with sweet tauco (another Hokkien word for salted soybeans) sauce.
Why is lumpia so good? ›The classic lumpia, this is the version that made kids and adults alike love the crispy fried rolls that we dunk in our favorite sweet and sour sauce. Packed in each roll is a flavorful meaty center that remains juicy despite the crispy outside, a textural contrast that makes a satisfying crunch with every bite.
What are Chinese egg rolls called? ›A Chinese-American cookbook published in 1917 included a dish for “Dan Gun” or Egg Roll. This recipe called for meat and vegetables to be wrapped in egg, sliced and served.
What kind of noodles are used in Shanghai? ›Shanghai Thick Noodles (uncooked)
Like the precooked version, hese thick Udon-style noodles are perfect for stir frying. Blanch in boiling water and drain – a perfect foundation for any Asian dish. Add vegetables or protein along with your favourite sauce… the combinations are endless.
Shanghai noodles are a specific type of noodle that are a wheat flour noodle, and are typically thin, round and slightly chewy. If you're looking for an easy Chinese dish, Shanghai noodles can be rustled up and on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.
What is China's food and drink? ›
Notable dishes include beer duck, Changsha-style rice vermicelli and General Tso's chicken. Zhejiang region cuisine is known for being fresh with light scents. Notable dishes include Dongpo pork - fried pork belly stewed in soy sauce and wine, West Lake fish in vinegar and hairy crabs.