Shanghai Signature Dishes   

Being the largest port city of China, Shanghai’s culinary tastes have changed from time to time. After the Opium War, five ports of Shanghai were forced to open market for foreign trades, which attracted massive local and oversea traders. The city was densely populated by the Chinese and foreigners and brought prosperities to Shanghai. All kinds of big culinary blocs entered Shanghai one after another, Shanghai is now emerged for a wide array of dishes, including Cantonese, Sichuan, Beijing, Yangzhuo, Ningbo and so on.

Shanghai cuisines are also known as Hu Cai, and is comprised of two styles: Benbang and Haipai. Benbang cuisines were originated in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Visitors may find Shanghai dishes red and shiny for they are often pickled in wine offering a fresh, mellow and sweet flavor. The main cooking methods of Benbang are baking, stewing, teaming, and deep-frying. Haipai cuisines were originated in the late Qing Dynasty, and are a fusion of many other Chinese cuisines as well as the western tastes. The main ingredients used in Haipai cuisines are seafood: fish, shrimp, and crabs. Visitors surely do not want to miss the Shanghai signature dishes, as well as local dishes together with western cafes for your Shanghai travel.

   Top 20 Best Restaurant in Shanghai  

You may now enjoy Shanghai signature dishes and many other delightful cuisines at the top 20 Shanghai restaurants. Enjoy dinning at a colonial mansion or restaurant near the Bund for an unforgettable Shanghai culinary experience.