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A food blog about discovering the emerging Shanghai food scene
I was searching for something regarding Xiao Yang’s — the place for shēngjiān in this city — and came across this great video about the shēngjiān experience there. Of course it is better than anything I can do with a camera, b (read full article)
★★★☆☆ On my way out yesterday morning, I was desperately seeking my favorite jiānbǐng vendor for a delicious, cheap, and savory breakfast. To my complete disappointment, Mei Ling – jiānbǐng extraordinaire – was already sold out of (read full article)
Inspired by a recent post from the Dining Secretary, I, too, decided to embark on the challenge of eating for 30元 in 48 hours. The only rules that I will give myself are that I cannot buy prepackaged food (i.e. instant noodles or candy), and I ha (read full article)
★☆☆☆☆ Much has been written about and said regarding the famous Shanghai xiǎolóngbāo found at the historic and “tranquil” Yu Gardens. I finally decided to venture over there to see what all the hype was about. I waited in line for (read full article)
I have written about my affinity for this market a few times (here), but recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a few of the vendors to speak with them about their experiences here in Shanghai. Read my article at CNNGo.com The market is (read full article)
Most people go to Taikang Lu – Tián Zǐ Fāng – to check out the maze of art galleries, vintage glasses shops, and propaganda poster stores. While the art is great (I’d rather be at Moganshan Lu for that, though), I really come down here fo (read full article)
A few days ago, I wrote an article for CNNGo.com about the 11 best snacking options in Shanghai. Well, of those snacks, I decided to take a closer look at one of my favorites – the “mó” sandwiches. Outside my Carrefour, Unive (read full article)
A few days ago, I wrote an article for CNNGo.com about the 11 best snacking options in Shanghai. Well, of those snacks, I decided to take a closer look at one of my favorites – the “mó” sandwiches. Outside my Carrefour, Univers (read full article)
With the fairly recent opening of Metro Line 11, Shanghai’s northern Zhabei District has become increasingly more accessible. This neighborhood – historically home to many textile factories – also houses one of the coolest markets in the city (read full article)
Truth be told, I really think I live in this city because it is one of the only places on earth that likes to snack as much as I do. No matter what time of day it is, I know that a delicious xiǎochī is waiting for me at most street corners. For (read full article)
I love – and eat so many – jiānbǐng, that I thought I’d try my luck at recreating the Chinese breakfast crêpe. Find my corresponding article at CNNGo.com (and check out their other articles, too – they’re pretty fantastic). Typical (read full article)
On the corner of Taicang Lu and Songshan Lu, just east of Xintiandi, there is a corner stall selling shēngjiān and guōtiē. Feeling pretty hungry on a recent walk in that neighborhood, I followed my nose to the smell of these pork filled dumpli (read full article)
Yunnan Nan Lu during the Lantern Festival South Yunnan Lu, north of Huaihai Lu, has often been revered as a great food street – it is even sometimes dubbed, Yunnan Nan Lu Snack Food Street. Well, the famous part of the street – which was ju (read full article)
What is that horrible smell? Rotten eggs? Dirty gym socks? Dog poo? No. That terribly offensive stink you can smell near food streets and stalls is actually one of Shanghai’s favorite snacks – chòu dòufu– stinky tofu. The dish, which (read full article)
Ok, so she’s better known as “Arugula Lady,” but this woman has become my go to person when in need of the Italian herb. After hearing about the wonders of this woman and her stall from my friends who live in the French Concession, I wandered (read full article)
I wish I could remember the last Yang’s shēngjiān I had. I’m trying to remember, but I can’t. If I had known it was going to be the last one I’d have from the stall on Wujiang Lu, I would have savored it. I would have wanted to remem (read full article)
I have recently discovered that Xikang Lu – from Suzhou Creek all the way down to Nanjing Xi Lu – offers a plethora of food options. Whether you want fried chicken, Italian, street noodles, or dumplings, this street, and side streets off it, w (read full article)
Originating in Hong Kong, milk tea has made its way to the mainland…in a big way. Everywhere you look, you will see an 85 Degrees, or Happy Lemon pouring glasses of either the hot or cold variety of the tea. As part of a fusion of the British a (read full article)
It is no secret that one of my favorite markets in Shanghai is the Uyghur Market on Fridays. There, I usually enjoy well-spiced yáng ròu chuàn, or other Uyghur specialties like shǒu là miàn. On my last visit to Chengde Lu, though, I found (read full article)
Whenever I pick up an expat publication or browse an expat blog (and if you’ve been paying any attention to this blog…), one thing is absolutely clear regarding the Shanghai food culture: the number of food streets here is quickly dwindling. We (read full article)
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