Food & Dining
Best restaurants and local food in Shanghai. Xiaolongbao, Shanghainese cuisine, and more.
Shanghai's food scene ranges from legendary soup dumplings to sizzling lamb skewers on the street. Our restaurant guides cover where to find the best xiaolongbao, which hot pot chains welcome foreigners, where to grab bubble tea, and how to navigate supermarkets for snacks to bring home. Each guide includes prices, locations, and ordering tips.
Zhujiajiao Food Guide: Best Snacks and Restaurants in the Water Town
Zhujiajiao food guide: zongzi, zharou, river shrimp, huangjiu. Where to eat in the canal town, what to order, and how to avoid tourist traps. March 2026.
Haidilao Shanghai: Service, Booking and What to Order
One of the best restaurants in Shanghai for hot pot: Haidilao's free manicures, noodle show, how to book and what to order for visitors.
Heytea in Shanghai: Cheese Foam Tea & How to Order
Shanghai food guide to Heytea: cheese foam tea, best drinks, how to order and skip the line. A Shanghai must-try drink.
Lamb Skewers in Shanghai: 很久以前 — Booking, Menu & Tips
Shanghai street food and BBQ: 很久以前 lamb skewers, WeChat booking, what to order and the conveyor grill. Shanghai food guide.
Shanghai Food Trio: Lamb Skewers, Haidilao, Heytea in One Trip
Shanghai food guide to three must-try experiences: lamb skewers, Haidilao hot pot, and Heytea. How to do all three and what to order.
RT-Mart Shanghai: Souvenirs, Snacks & What to Grab Before You Leave
Shanghai food and souvenirs: RT-Mart Pingxingguan Road—what to buy, prices, how to get there. Budget snacks and gifts for travelers.
Xiaolongbao in Shanghai: How to Eat Soup Dumplings
Shanghai food guide to xiaolongbao: how to eat soup dumplings, best restaurants from Michelin to local, and crab season tips. Where to go.