For Shanghai layover, travelers would like to try local food to learn the culture and lifestyle of the locals and it's a quick and entertaining way to tour Shanghai.

Food recommendation:

1. Xiao Long Bao (小笼包)

It is the most popular traditional food in Shanghai for centuries. The transformation is the soup dumplings.

2. Fried Baozi (生煎包)

Fried Baozi, also known as Shengjian Mantou, is a traditional and popular snack in Shanghai. The ingredients usually uses pork, or chicken, crab or shrimp etc. In general, it will be served with delicious soup for breakfast. The famous brand are Xiaoyang Shengjian, Dezhi Shengjian, Fengyu Shengjian etc.

3. Crab Shell Cake (蟹黄壳)

Crab Shell Cake is a traditional snack which uses fermentative flour to make the pastry. Due to the color and the shape of the cake look like the crab shell, hence it got this name.  

Where to Enjoy Popular Food?

1. City God Temple Bazaar

City God Temple Bazaar is one of the must-see scenic spots in Shanghai, as well as a gathering place for renowned delicacies.

Subway Line 10 Yuyuan Station

2. Nanjing Road & nearby Huanghe Road

It’s not only shopping paradise but also food center, which gathers lots of old-branded food, like Taikang cookies, delicious Guangdong cuisine and desserts, Roast Duck of Yanyunlou, fresh pork mooncake and smoked fish of Zhenlaodafang etc.

Subway Line 2 North Nanjing Road & People’s Square

3. Former French Concession

This neighborhood is a former concession of France located in Lukawei area and is very famous and sought after as the most popular residential address among expats due to its enchanting leafy neighborhood, gorgeous streets, quaint cafes, colorful walkways, concept clubs and breweries and stylish stores. The fusion of western food and gourmet restaurants.

Subway Line 9 Dapuqiao Station

4. Tianzifang

If you want to experience old Shanghai ally and lifestyle of Shanghai people, this is a must-visit spot. Besides, it gathers many boutique stores and unique restaurant to explore.

Subway Line 9 Dapuqiao Station

5. Yunnan South Street

This street boasts delicious traditional Shanghai cuisine, cross Nanjing Road, dense restaurants planked along the street, the neon lights grant this street charming scenery when the night falls.

Yunnan South Street: Subway Line 8 Dashijie

6. Changli Road

It’s a bustling night food street selling all kinds of seafood barbecue and snacks.

Subway Line 8 Chengshanlu Station

Subway Line 7 Chandqinglu Station

7. University Road

University Road begins from Guoding road and directly connects with Fudan University, which is similar to the prototype of University Avenue of the United States silicon valley, here is the creative paradise! The food here is diversified, including American, Mexican, Italian, Thai, Japanese gathered here, popular not only in nearby students but also many white-collars. 

Subway Line 10 Jiangwan Stadium

8. Zhaozhou Road

On this road, you will experience the authentic Shanghai lifestyle and culture, there is much hidden delicious food.

Subway Line 10 Xintiandi Station

9. Guyang Road

Many Japanese live there so there are many Japanese restaurants.

Subway Line 10 Songyuanlu Station

10. Hongquan Road

If you love to enjoy Korean food, this is the street you are looking for.

Subway Line 10 Zitenglu Station

Check out our Shanghai layover food tour to satisfy your taste, the layover tour can be customized by your interests. Contact us if you have questions!