🐽 PAN-FRIED PORK BUN: Lao Zheng He

Shanghai, China

"Their pan-fried pork bun is the best. It has the traditional Shanghai flavor with a bit of soy sauce in the pork that make it a little sweet...that is the authentic Shanghai pork bun. Other Shanghai dishes are also very delicious."

🦀 HAIRY CRAB: Xing Guang

Shanghai, China

"This is a high-quality hairy crab place that even Hiroshi Fujiwara went to before. Hairy crab with yellow wine, a very perfect match."

🥢 XIAO LONG BAO: Wan Shou Zhai

Shanghai, China

"An authentic dumpling spot and it's my favorite Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai, near Lu Xun Park which is the neighborhood where many local Shanghainese live."

🍜 HAND-MADE NOODLES: Yi Gui He

Shanghai, China

"A noodle bar, located in the old neighborhood in Shanghai, they make very traditional Yang Chun noodles in Shanghai. The noodles are hand-made from flour and all the pickles are also hand-made by their chef/boss."

🥟 FRIED DUMPLINGS: Auntie Huang’s

Shanghai, China

"Authentic fried dumplings, near Jing An temple. A very small, local shop with good fried dumplings and beef soup."