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Yang’s Dumpling Video
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)
Dumpling Quest: Guōtiē in the Morning
★★★☆☆ 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)
On a Shoestring: Two Days on 30元 (roughly $4.39 USD)
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)
Dumpling Quest: Xiǎolóngbāo at the Yu Gardens
★☆☆☆☆ 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)
Friday Muslim Market
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)
Make It Yourself: A Wet Market Meal
I love Shanghai’s various wet markets. My neighborhood, by Suzhou Creek, has an excellent and always lively one on Dongxin Lu. There, I have a great selection of fresh – and more importantly, cheap – produce, meats (both cooked and uncooked (read full article)
On the Street: The Chinese “Sandwich”
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)
On the Street: The Chinese “Sandwich”
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)
11 Best Snacking Options in Shanghai
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)
The Different Flavors of….Dairy Queen
Yes, I know – Dairy Queen is probably not on anyone’s list of hidden gems, but there is something about the American chain here that I find interesting. Like most American fast food eateries that have made their way across the Pacific, Dairy Qu (read full article)
Let the Madness Begin
photo courtesy of Flickr user kevin813 If your NCAA Tournament bracket is anything like mine (or like Coach Roy’s) – a complete debauchery – fear not, for I have searched far and wide in search of the best places in Shanghai offering dri (read full article)
Dumpling Quest: guōtiē
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 Lu: South Side
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’s that smell? chòu dòufu
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)
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Farewell Wujiang Lu
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)
Dumpling Quest: A Different Kind of xiǎolóngbāo
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)
Dumpling Quest: zhōng shuǐ jiǎo
Typical of Chengdu in Sichuan Province, zhōng shuǐ jiǎo are a delicious variation of the Chinese dumpling. These ones act as the perfect snack or end to any meal. The actual jiǎo – dumpling – part of the dish is fairly standard. Filled w (read full article)
Milk Tea
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)
Want Great Street Food? Get an Education
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)
Forget Food Courts: Head to a Food Mall
While during a recent visit to Fudan University, I stumbled upon something unbelievable: a mall entirely devoted to food. The Wujiaochang shopping area near the University is yet another prime illustration of the precipitate rate of urban developme (read full article)
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