Xiaolong Bao (also known as soup dumpling or steam stuffed bun) is one of the famous snack Shanghai is known for. The Chinese name: 南翔小笼包 (nán xiáng xiǎo lóng bāo); 南翔小笼馒头 (nán xiáng xiǎo lóng mán tou)
This snack is a famous and popular one originating from Nanxiang Town in the northern Jiading District of Shanghai. Dating back over 100 years, Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun features the typical Shanghai flavor. It is famous for its thin wrap, big stuffing, strong flavor and tender meat. Hence the Nanxiang Steamed Stuffed Bun is often known as the authentic Shanghainese Steamed Stuffed Bun.

?

Staple Food:
米饭 (mǐ fàn) Rice
炒饭 (chǎo fàn) Stir-fried rice
馒头 (mán tou) Steamed bun
面条 (miàn tiáo) Noodles
阳春面 (yáng chūn miàn) Yangchun noodles
蒸拌冷面(zhēng bàn lěng miàn) Sauced cold noodles

Shanghai’s beloved stinky tofu (chou doufu, 臭豆腐) can be prepared in a variety of ways, but Shanghailanders like theirs deep fried, doused in spicy and sweet sauces and very… well, stinky.

When your walking the streets of Shanghai and then smell a sweet weird stench, the local Shanghai will turn and follow the scent of stinky tofu anywh.? when locals get a whiff of fermented tofu frying, they follow their noses to find the quick and inexpensive snack.

?

中餐 Chinese Food

冷菜类 Cold Dishes

咖喱肉 ：Curry Pork

罗汉肚 ：Pork Tripe Stuffed with Meat

水晶肘 ：Stewed Pork Hock

九转大肠 ：Braised Intestines in Brown Sauce

锅烧肘子配饼 ：Deep-Fried Pork Hock with Pancake

两吃干炸丸子 ：Deep-Fried Meat Balls with Choice of Sauces

腐乳猪蹄 ：Stewed Pig Feet with Preserved Tofu

豆豉猪蹄 ：Stewed Pig Feet with Black Bean Sauce

Fried dumpling is a native Shanghai dim sum which has a long history of more than 100 years. Fresh meat and Roupi Dong are wrapped with semi-fermented flour first, and then placed in rows on the pan to get fried. While frying, moisten the Fried dumpling with cold water for several times. Finally sprinkle with scallions and sesame and you’re done. With a thin and soft wrap, a golden-colored and crispy bottom, and delicious meat, this snack tastes best when served hot.

?

T8 Restaurant

T8 Restaurant is located in Shanghai Xintiandi. It is housed in a 1920's Shanghai style – Shikumen stylei. The decoration is rustic and comfortable with kitchen and grey brick floors. It serves western food and Chinese food. T8 was noce named by Conde Naste as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world.
Phone: 021-6355 8999
Address: No.8 xintiandi North part lane 181 Tai Cang road Shanghai
Open: 11:30am-0:00pm
Price: Y800

Sun with Aqua

Located on the Bund, Sun with Aqua is a Japanese food restaurant. The restaurant has an open kitchen and a shark aquarium. The decoration of Japanese-minimalist, natural rock and clean wood décor adds to an impressive atmosphere. The food, especially the sushi, at Sun with Aqua is highly rated. Chefs dish up Tokyo-style cuisine integrating Japanese and Western flavors, including delicate sushi and sashimi, crispy tempura and masterfully prepared teppanyaki.
Phone: 6339-2779
Address: 2nd Floor, 6 on the Bund, 6 Zhong Shan Dong Yi Rd, by Guangdong Rd
Open: 11:30am-2:30pm, 6-11pm, bar from 6pm-1am
Price: Y300-Y399

Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi) is originated from Taiwan and it provides oriental Chinese food. The restaurant was named as one of the 10 best restaurants in the world by The New York Times in 1993. Ding Tai Fung still ranks a dominant position when it comes to dim sum domination. The popular dishes include Xiao Long Bao (dumplings filled with anything from pork and rice to crab, prawns or mushrooms), braised beef noodle soup, Green Jiaozi and Shaomai.
Phone: 6462-4502
Address: Xintiandi, No 11A, 2/F, 123 Xingye Lu (near Madang Lu)
Open: 11:30am-10pm
Price: Y200-Y299

Bali Laguna

Bali Laguna is a recommended Indonesia restaurant in Shanghai. Located in Jing’an Park, the restaurant offers a comfortable and romantic atmosphere with a lake outside and a decoration of the South Asia style. The restaurant provides an authentic Indonesia flavor. The popular foods include seafood plate, baked cod, and vegetable curry. It is a good dating place for lovers.
Phone: 6248-6970
Address: 1469 Nanjing Xi Lu,
Open: 6pm-10:30pm
Price: Y200-Y299

Casanova Restaurant

Casanova Restaurant is a recommended Italian restaurant in Shanghai. The chef, boss and designer are all from Italy, which provides a classic Italian ambiance. Located in a wooden villa built in 1926, the restaurant offers authentic Italian food combined with the modernism menu. Pizza is a popular food and the Italian sausage Rissoto with Truffle oil is recommended.
Phone: 5403-4528
Address: 913 Julu Lu, Jing An district (near Changshu Lu, Metro Line 1 Changshu Lu Station)
Open: 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-11pm
Price: More than Y400