Enjoy Shanghai’s summer with these 7 delicious dishes

If you haven’t figured it out yet, Shanghai is experiencing a cultural feast. From the emerging New Punk Subculture huge Government-funded initiatives To attract international tourists, the city has a lot to offer.

To give you a taste of Shanghai, we’ve compiled seven of our favorite Shanghainese delicacies and where to eat them in Tokyo.

Xiaolongbao, Soup Dumpling

We start with everyone’s favorite, the Xiao Long Bao. Get familiar with a famous Shanghai chain through their branch in Tokyo. Nanxiang Baozi Shop.

Shanghai Fried Noodles

Shanghai noodles are basically the chow mein we all know, just thicker and chewier. Tiger Dumpling Housethere is also a joint Extensive vegetarian menu.

Lamb kebabs, charcoal grilled lamb kebabs

Lamb kebab, also known as charcoal grilled lamb kebab, panda The deep-fried pork cutlet (not quick-fried pork cutlet) in Kamata is exceptionally authentic, delicious, and very cost-effective.

Shanghai Crab

Avoid the tourist spots and try some messy crustacean delicacies. You can eat it drunk or steamed; no matter which you try, it will blow your mind. Dawson Chinatown in Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s unofficial Chinatown, is one of the few Restaurants owned by Shanghainese In the city, you can believe it’s real.

Pan-fried buns

Sheng Jian Bao is a Shanghainese signature dish, a type of pan-fried dumpling. If you plan to visit Yokohama Chinatown, we recommend Hotenkaku New BuildingThere may be long queues on weekends. If it is a bit far for you, you can go and have a look Shang Dian (Shōten) In Shimokitazawa. Just as good, twice as convenient.

Mapo Doufu

Technically, mapo tofu is Sichuan style, but who cares? Mapo tofu is a spiciness lover’s dream, with the main ingredient being the unforgettable Sichuan peppercorns. Choose the pain level from mild to extreme Shenxia Zizhaifamous for its signature mapo tofu served in a sizzling stone bowl.

Dou Hua

Douhua, a dish of silky tofu soaked in a savory or sweet broth, seems poised to become the next bubble tea. Although it is usually served savory in Shanghai, we recommend eating it in Ming Teng Hao Haolie in Reload Kitazawa.

If you’re convinced that a trip to Shanghai is one of your must-see destinations during the summer, now is a good time to go. Rewards include multiple international flight packages and 100,000 discounted tickets, especially on China Eastern Airlines’ Shanghai-Tokyo route. In addition, Temporary SIM cards for China Mobile and China Telecomalso Bailian Gift Cards and VouchersMore than 300 stores under Jinjiang International Group in Shanghai have also launched discounts of up to 40% off. From July to October, Jinjiang International Group will host hundreds of music and cultural events. Shanghai Summer You’re welcome to splurge a little.