What to eat in Shanghai

Not sure what to order? Start here. These guides cover what each dish tastes like, what to expect to pay, and how to order it. You’ll also find the Chinese names to show at the counter.

1. 01Scallion Oil Noodles葱油拌面Noodles tossed with soy sauce and slow-fried scallion oil. What makes a good bowl, what to order on the side, and a note for vegetarians.Noodles · Jing'an · from ¥10 per bowl
2. 02Shengjian Bao生煎包Crisp bottoms, soft dough, and a pork filling that can come with plenty of soup. My pick of three Shanghai chains, plus how to order and eat them.Buns & Dumplings · People's Square · from ¥13 per portion
3. 03Xiaolongbao小笼包Six well-known places for soup dumplings in Shanghai, picked from hundreds of shops, with branch addresses, menu prices, and tips for your first basket.Buns & Dumplings · People’s Square, Jing’an & beyond · from ¥21 avg. per person