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Que manger : Shanghai

Shanghai blends traditional Jiangnan flavors with international influences, offering everything from street snacks to refined Shanghainese cuisine. The city’s markets and bustling lanes make food discovery easy.

Plats locaux à goûter

Xiaolongbao

Steamed pork buns filled with hot broth, eaten for breakfast or lunch in dim sum houses.

Shengjianbao

Crispy‑bottomed pork buns with juicy filling, popular at street stalls all day.

Hongshao Rou

Slow‑cooked pork belly in sweet‑savory sauce, served in family restaurants for dinner.

Cong You Bing

Flaky pan‑fried flatbread, a common breakfast or snack from night‑market vendors.

Jianbing

Egg‑wrapped crepe with sauces and crispy crackers, sold from morning carts.

Lu Da Gun

Sticky rice sticks coated in soybean flour, a sweet street snack in summer.

Shaoxing Wine

Traditional fermented rice wine, enjoyed with meals or as an aperitif.

Yang's Fried Dumplings

Deep‑fried pork dumplings, a lunchtime favorite in local eateries.

Où manger

1
Nanjing Road Pedestrian
Try shengjianbao and street‑style noodles amid the neon‑lit shopping stretch.
2
Yuyuan Bazaar
Sample xiaolongbao, sesame cakes and tea‑infused sweets in historic alleys.
3
Tianzifang
Find artisanal snacks, craft coffee and small‑plate Shanghainese in renovated shikumen lanes.

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Conseils pour manger au restaurant

Peak meal times are 12‑2 pm and 7‑9 pm; arrive early to avoid crowds.
Reservations are rarely needed for street food but advisable for popular restaurants at dinner.
Tipping is not customary; rounding up the bill is appreciated.